Tag: Australia
Calls grow for local manufacturing as Australia faces BPG shortages
Australia is facing ongoing shortages of benzathine benzylpenicillin G (BPG), the critical treatment for syphilis and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), raising concerns over the country’s reliance on imported supplies.
Australia trails New Zealand in industrial energy cost reductions, IEEFA reports
Australia is lagging behind New Zealand in the adoption of industrial heat pump (IHP) technology, despite its potential to significantly reduce energy use in industrial processes, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
Geoscience Australia welcomes new chief executive
Melissa Harris PSM has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Geoscience Australia, set to assume the role in February.
NEPEAN Engineering relocates to new state-of-the-art facility
NEPEAN Engineering, a provider of specialised manufacturing solutions in Australia, has announced the relocation of its operations to a state-of-the-art facility.
TAFE’s Future of Housing Construction Centre to build skilled workforce for Australia
The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments have announced a $50 million investment to establish the Melbourne Polytechnic Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence, a dedicated training facility focused on advanced construction courses.
Renewable energy momentum builds as Australia eyes 2030 targets – Climate Council
Australia’s renewable energy transition is gaining speed, with new government policies and private investments promising transformative impacts on energy, transport, and industry, according to a report by The Climate Council.
Advanced Navigation and MBDA develop interference-resistant navigation solution
Advanced Navigation has partnered with global defence leader MBDA through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a resilient navigation system utilising MBDA's cutting-edge NILEQ absolute positioning technology.
Over 200 scholarships awarded to boost STEM diversity across Australia
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has awarded more than 200 scholarships to individuals as part of its Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM program for 2025.
Government R&D up, but overall investment still lags: new report
A newly released report on Australia’s innovation system highlights both progress and challenges, underscoring the need for greater investment in research and development (R&D).
Pilbara projects receive $1.1M in RED grants to boost regional growth
Seven Pilbara-based projects have secured nearly $1.1 million under the latest round of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program, aimed at fostering business resilience and economic diversification in the region.
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Why energy is becoming a strategic asset for manufacturers
Energy is no longer just a cost centre for manufacturers – it is fast becoming a strategic lever for efficiency, resilience and growth.
