The Queensland Government has launched a new program aimed at strengthening regional small businesses, including those connected to manufacturing and local supply chains, as part of its Small and Family Business First agenda.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology recently showcased its latest advancements in mining technology at the 2026 Global Mining Machinery Expo.

The Western Australian Government has opened expressions of interest (EOI) from local, national and international companies to help shape a proposed advanced defence manufacturing hub in Western Australia, with the initiative positioned as a major step in strengthening the state’s manufacturing capability and sovereign industrial base.

An Australian-developed floating desalination system has been named the country’s only contender in a major international competition focused on addressing global water scarcity, according to a media release from Blue Carbon.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has shortlisted a group of large-scale proposals under Round 2 of the Hydrogen Headstart Program, in what it describes as a significant step toward expanding Australia’s renewable hydrogen industry.

Cooperative Research Australia (CRA), in partnership with Edith Cowan University, has announced the winners of the 2026 Excellence in Innovation Awards, recognising Australian research, development and industry collaborations across sectors including healthcare, agriculture, construction and mining.

Leading global semiconductor company AMD has announced a massive investment of more than $10 billion across the Taiwan technology ecosystem.

Corvus Technology Solutions has opened a new facility in Victoria, marking what the company described as a significant step in strengthening advanced manufacturing and sovereign defence capability in the state.

MotorOne has entered into an exclusive partnership with South Korean dash cam manufacturer FINEDIGITAL, a move that highlights ongoing manufacturing-linked growth in Australia’s automotive aftermarket sector, according to MotorOne.

Australia’s retread tyre manufacturing industry is at a critical juncture amid falling market share, declining facility numbers and growing pressure from imported single-use tyres, according to a new analysis released by Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA).