Tag: Australia
$106.7M ARC funding to support pioneering research across Australia
The Australian Research Council (ARC) today announced a boost to the nation's research landscape with the allocation of $106.7 million in funding for 100 new projects under the 2024 ARC Future Fellowships scheme.
Australia strengthens defence exports with GSC Program expansion
The Australian Government is turbocharging export opportunities for the Australian defence industry through a significant expansion of the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program, highlighting its commitment to supporting local companies and jobs.
Australia invests $2.5M in global critical minerals R&D effort
A new grant from the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub (R&D Hub) will support a CSIRO research program designed to advance critical minerals technology and enhance international collaboration in the field.
Australia strengthens quantum sector with PsiQuantum and university consortium partnership
PsiQuantum has partnered with five leading universities in Queensland, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
Labour productivity growth halts in latest quarterly report
The latest productivity bulletin from the Productivity Commission has revealed that labour productivity stagnated in the March quarter, with a 0.1 per cent increase in output matched by a similar rise in hours worked.
Businesses boost AI investment, embrace new IT architecture, research reveals
Companies across Australia and New Zealand are increasing their investments in artificial intelligence (AI), recognising it as a key driver of growth and innovation, according to a new survey commissioned by Schneider Electric.
Australia’s first clean energy TAFE centre to launch in WA
Western Australia is poised to become a key hub for clean energy education with the Albanese and Cook Governments investing $70.5 million over five years to establish the first TAFE Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence.
Australia extends life-saving antivenom partnership with PNG
Australia is bolstering its support for Papua New Guinea's health system by renewing its partnership, which includes supplying antivenom doses and training healthcare workers, for an additional three years until 2027.
Great Wrap, Opal ANZ partner for Australian-made compostable pallet wrap
Great Wrap, a B Corp Certified material science company, has partnered with Opal, one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading cardboard packaging and recycling companies, to exclusively distribute Australian-made compostable machine pallet wrap.
Markforged unveils new FX10 3D printer in Australia
Markforged has introduced its latest industrial 3D printer, the FX10, at key manufacturing centers across Australia.
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The economic forces driving manufacturing’s next cycle
Australia’s manufacturing sector entered 2026 with improving momentum, but renewed global disruption is again testing resilience across the industry.
