Australian Vanadium Limited says its integrated vanadium and manufacturing capability underpins an Expression of Interest submitted for the Western Australian Government’s proposed Kalgoorlie Vanadium Battery Energy Storage System (VBESS), a project aimed at long-duration energy storage and regional economic development.

The Australian government has announced the design of a new $5 billion Net Zero Fund aimed at supporting manufacturing and industrial decarbonisation, with the initiative positioned as a central element of its Future Made in Australia strategy.

Research from Swinburne University of Technology suggests old mattresses could be repurposed into building insulation through a manufacturing process that uses fungi to bind shredded foam into a solid, lightweight material.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened applications for the Future Made in Australia (FMIA) Innovation Fund, offering $1.2 billion in grants aimed at accelerating clean energy innovation and strengthening domestic manufacturing. 

Cargill has launched a large-scale renewable energy project at its Newcastle Crush Plant, integrating onsite solar generation into its Australian manufacturing operations as part of efforts to reduce emissions and improve energy resilience. 

Hisense, a China-based electronics manufacturer, has had its Qingdao factory recognised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a “Customer Centricity Lighthouse.” 

The Australian Government says it is seeking to position the country as a global leader in the production and processing of critical minerals, as it promotes new investment opportunities to international partners.

Manufacturing Queensland is set to host a free online workshop aimed at helping manufacturers understand how artificial intelligence can be applied to improve productivity, efficiency and long-term growth.

OneKloudX has joined the Epicor Partner Program, as the US-based ERP provider expands its network across Australia and New Zealand. 

Music Australia has co-invested $1.77 million with Australian record labels to support the manufacturing and development of new recordings, digital content, marketing campaigns, and artist development initiatives.