Australia posts record quarter for electric vehicle sales
Australia has recorded its strongest quarter yet for electric vehicle (EV) sales, with the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) warning that policy certainty will be crucial to maintaining momentum in the shift to cleaner transport.
SA defence manufacturing secures $80M export boost
South Australia’s defence manufacturing sector has secured a major boost, with Kongsberg Defence Australia landing two export deals worth a combined $80 million.
Manufacturing focus as La Trobe launches national biosensor research hub
La Trobe University has launched a new Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub aimed at accelerating the nation’s molecular biosensors sector, with an emphasis on boosting advanced manufacturing capabilities and bridging the gap between research and industry.
Beyond the factory floor: Why workforce visibility is the missing link in manufacturing productivity
Australia's productivity has been a subject of concern across many industries in recent years. This slowdown is influencing government policy considerations aimed at boosting productivity growth.
ARENA backs $9M charging tech trial to cut mining emissions
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded a $9 million grant to BluVein to trial a first-of-its-kind dynamic charging technology aimed at reducing emissions in Australia’s mining sector.
Major recycling projects to turn plastic waste into valuable manufacturing materials
More than 17,000 tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastics, including soft plastic packaging, will be diverted from landfill each year in regional New South Wales under two new recycling projects backed by the Australian and New South Wales governments in partnership with industry.
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.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
