Australian gov’t approves strategic shipbuilding deal with Austal
The Australian Government has approved a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with Austal Limited, formally appointing the company’s new subsidiary, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia, as the Commonwealth’s strategic shipbuilder for Tier 2 surface combatants based at Henderson, Western Australia.
$60M in R&D funding available for next-generation solar projects
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a new $60 million funding round aimed at driving innovation in solar energy and helping reduce the cost of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to ultra low-cost levels.
EOS lands multi-year defence contract for advanced laser weapon
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited has secured an export order for its newly developed 100-kilowatt high-power laser weapon system, designed for counter-drone warfare.
Monash scientists pioneer targeted mRNA delivery method in new study
Australian researchers from Monash University have developed a novel method to improve the delivery of mRNA to target cells, potentially paving the way for a new generation of mRNA medicines beyond vaccines.
Green light for Tenindewa facility as AVL expands WA manufacturing footprint
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has approved Australian Vanadium Limited’s development application for a proposed vanadium processing facility at Tenindewa, a move seen as a key milestone in the company’s push to establish a fully integrated vanadium manufacturing operation in Australia.
Australian Defence Force picks Japanese frigate to replace Anzac-class vessels
The Australian Government has selected the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future general purpose frigates.
Boral’s recycled glass sand approved for Sydney Water projects
Boral Limited has received approval from Sydney Water to supply its flagship blended high-grade compaction sand (HGCS) for use in infrastructure projects.
National Workforce Plan launched to strengthen Australia’s manufacturing workforce
The Australian Government has launched a national workforce plan aimed at ensuring the country’s manufacturing sector remains competitive, sustainable, and future-ready.
Vocational training program seen as key to closing the gap, says Weld Australia
Weld Australia has called on the Federal Government to urgently invest in its vocational welding training program, following the release of a new Productivity Commission report showing Australia is failing to meet most of its Closing the Gap targets, particularly in areas such as Indigenous incarceration and youth detention.
Gov’t backs Endua with $4.88M to boost local hydrogen manufacturing
Endua, a Brisbane-based clean technology company, has received $4.88 million in funding from the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program to accelerate the development and commercialisation of its advanced hydrogen electrolyser technology.
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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.
