New academia-industry coalition to boost research, innovation for Australian railways
Five leading Australian universities are joining forces to establish the Australian Railway and Innovation Network (AusRRIN), which will help deliver the critical railway research and innovation necessary for the future of Australia’s railways.
New report spotlights Australia’s unique edge in robotics
A new market report from automation marketplace HowToRobot and Robotics Australia Group, a peak body for robotics in Australia, has revealed an overview of how the nation’s robotics sector is tapping into its unique edge in the global robotics race.
Victoria’s $10M Skills Solutions Partnerships Program unveiled at manufacturing showcase
The Victorian Government has unveiled a $10 million initiative dubbed “Skills Solutions Partnerships Program” in a push to bolster the state's workforce and enhance collaboration between educational institutions and industries.
Synergy awards GenusPlus $90M contract for Kwinana Battery Energy Storage System
National essential power and communications infrastructure provider GenusPlus Group has been awarded a contract by Synergy to undertake the Civil and Electrical Balance of Plant works (BOP Works) for the KBESS2 250 MVA/1000 MWh battery storage facility situated in Kwinana.
High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS found in endangered Victorian dolphins
Research has revealed that critically endangered dolphins in the waters of Melbourne and Gippsland are suffering from the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the world.
Victoria rolls out scaleup program to support local tech startups
The Victorian Government has launched a scaleup program that would provide support to local tech businesses to enable them to expand and create more jobs.
CSIRO, partners pioneer isotopic data platform for robust food traceability
Australia is set to bolster the credibility of its agricultural and food product claims through the introduction of an innovative isotopic data platform developed by four prominent research organisations in the country.
Harvest B delivers plant-based protein products directly to consumers
Australian manufacturer Harvest B is bringing its plant-based protein products directly to consumers through HealthyLife.com.au, a Woolworths-owned online platform.
ARENA injects $1.3M into APA and WesCEF’s renewable hydrogen study
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is injecting $1.3 million into the ‘Parmelia Green Hydrogen Project – Feasibility Study’ in a significant stride towards Australia's renewable energy future.
Fortescue’s board greenlights $750M investment in global renewable projects
Fortescue Metals Group has received board approval for a Final Investment Decision (FID) on three major green energy projects with an estimated total investment of approximately USD 750 million (AUD 1.1 billion) over the next three years.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
