New research commissioned by Sydney Airport suggests Australians broadly support building a domestic sustainable aviation fuel industry that would expand local manufacturing capability while creating regional jobs and supporting farmers.
Australia’s battery recycling industry is already contributing billions of dollars to the national economy and could play a larger role in supporting domestic manufacturing and resource recovery, according to new figures highlighted by the Battery Stewardship Council.
The Western Australian Government announced that a new $153.3 million initiative aimed at lowering energy costs for local businesses will strengthen the State’s manufacturing sector and support investments in cleaner, more efficient technology.
The opening day of the 2026 Renewable Fuels Summit in Australia saw significant announcements, including new government funding and a major renewable gas project, signaling growing momentum in the country’s renewable fuels industry.
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, says a world-first trial in India has demonstrated how agricultural waste can partially replace coal in steelmaking, marking a step toward lower-emissions steel production.
South Australia has been selected to host HAMR Energy’s proposed $700-800 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, with the company confirming it has received backing from the State Government for the development.
Advanced Navigation has launched Chimera Land, a new 3D Laser Velocity Sensor (LVS) technology designed to improve vehicle positioning in deep underground mining environments where GPS signals cannot reach.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd has announced the launch of DIAVAULT, a newly developed industrial-grade edge data centre platform that it said will serve as a foundation for its Industrial Digital Infrastructure business.
6K Additive has signed a global long-term supply agreement with Siemens Energy to advance circular manufacturing practices in nickel-based alloy powder production.Â
Researchers at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) have developed a new process that can convert discarded peanut shells into high-quality graphene, offering a cheaper and more sustainable pathway for advanced material production and future manufacturing applications.
Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.