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Australia’s manufacturing sector returns to growth in November, S&P Global data shows

Australia’s manufacturing sector returned to expansion in November, supported by rising new orders and production, according to the latest PMI data from S&P Global.

Australian industry remains in contraction for a year— Ai Group

The Australian industry marked its 12th consecutive month in construction territory after seeing a fallback in demand and activity in April. 

CSR announces $100 million on-market repurchase plan

CSR is buying back up to $100 million in shares on-market, as the company positions itself to invest in both long-term growth strategy and...

Eurozone Manufacturing PMI remains in contraction territory in January

The latest S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI reading rose for a third successive month to 48.8 in January, up from 47.8 in December. 

Cicada Innovations signs partnership with India’s mach33.aero to bolster international space collaboration

Cicada Innovation’s National Space Industry Hub has ventured into a partnership with India-based deep tech incubator mach33.aero to establish a bilateral international space collaboration...

ACTU calls for 7% pay rise for lowest-paid workers to keep up with inflation

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is calling for a seven per cent pay rise for workers, which would lift the minimum hourly rate to $22.88 and the minimum annual full-time rate by $2966 to take it to $45,337.28. 

Cann Group names Peter Koetsier as new CEO

Cann Group, a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative cannabis medicines, appointed Peter Koetsier as its new chief executive officer, effective 16 January 2023. 

XTEK’s HighCom receives $2.8M ballistic armour order from int’l customer

XTEK Limited’s HighCom Armor Solutions business has secured a $2.8 million order to supply its high-end ballistic body armour products to an undisclosed international customer. 

European manufacturing slips to record lows in October

The eurozone’s manufacturing industry slipped further into contraction territory in October, declining to 46.4— the lowest level since May 2020. 

Quickstep to establish Kansas manufacturing plant to expand US market presence

Aerospace composite manufacturer Quickstep announced the selection of Wichita, Kansas as the preferred location for its first engineering and manufacturing facility in the United States. 
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.