Sydney to host global space leaders for IAC 2025 Space Week
Sydney is set to host the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) from 29 September to 3 October 2025, transforming the city into a hub for space science, culture, and public engagement through IAC 2025 Space Week.
Margaret River wineries sign on to lighter bottles to reduce emissions
Margaret River has launched what it says is Australia’s first regionally focused Lightweight Glass Packaging Charter, aimed at cutting carbon emissions in the wine sector by reducing bottle weights.
CSIRO’s RISE Accelerator backs 20 Australian startups to boost renewable energy manufacturing in India
Twenty Australian startups with renewable energy innovations have been chosen for the third round of the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator, a program delivered by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, to boost global growth, particularly in manufacturing and energy sectors.
Qld launches funding round for STEM and ecotourism initiatives
The Queensland Government has announced a new round of Engaging Science Grants, offering up to $25,000 per project to boost participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and strengthen connections between scientists and the community.
State funding backs 11 Victorian manufacturers in defence supply chain push
The Victorian Government has awarded more than $800,000 to 11 Victorian manufacturers to help them compete for defence industry contracts, as part of its ongoing effort to strengthen the state’s role in Australia’s defence supply chain.
Australian company tests high-accuracy navigation in Finland mine
Advanced Navigation has announced that it has demonstrated high-precision underground positioning without the use of fixed infrastructure or GNSS, achieving consistent results in Europe’s deepest underground mine in Pyhäjärvi, Finland.
SIG wine bag-in-box earns APR recognition for recyclability
SIG has announced that its SIG Terra RecShield BD bag-in-box package for wine, featuring the SIG Terra FlexTap, has received APR Design for Recyclability Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR).
Industry calls for clear strategy and funding to advance AUKUS Pillar 2
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has released a report outlining what it describes as essential next steps for ensuring the success of AUKUS Pillar 2, the trilateral security arrangement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States aimed at jointly developing advanced defence capabilities.
BioPak acquires Bygreen to boost sustainable packaging portfolio
BioPak has announced it has acquired Queensland-based packaging company Bygreen, in a move the company says will further strengthen its portfolio of sustainable packaging solutions.
Manufacturing excellence spotlighted at Queensland apprentice awards
The Queensland Government has recognised two female apprentices for their contributions to the state’s manufacturing sector at the 2025 Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards.
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