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Australian gov’t promotes new critical minerals investment prospectus
The Australian Government says it is seeking to position the country as a global leader in the production and processing of critical minerals, as it promotes new investment opportunities to international partners.
Victoria expands manufacturing capacity in plastic recycling with $4M investment
Victoria is set to increase its plastic recycling and manufacturing capacity, following a $4 million investment from the Victorian Government, the Australian Government, and industry partners.
$1.4 billion boost for domestic MQ-28A Ghost Bat manufacturing
The Australian Government has confirmed it will invest approximately $1.4 billion to advance the Australian-designed and manufactured MQ-28A Ghost Bat, aiming to transition the collaborative combat aircraft into full operational capability for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Australian gov’t unveils new tools to support rail manufacturing visibility, collaboration
The Australian Government has launched new digital tools designed to improve visibility and support growth in the nation’s rail manufacturing sector, announcing the release of an expanded Rolling Stock Capability Index and updates to the National Rolling Stock Procurement Pipeline.
Engineers Australia urges shared responsibility to advance diversity in STEM
Engineers Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s response to the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review, describing it as an important step toward building a more inclusive and innovative workforce across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Australia and United States sign landmark critical minerals framework
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and United States President Donald J. Trump have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths, marking a new phase in the two nations’ strategic and economic partnership.
$80M investment to boost manufacturing, critical metals production at Port Pirie
The Australian Government said Nyrstar’s multi-metals manufacturing facility in Port Pirie has begun an $80 million investment program aimed at improving efficiency and maintaining the long-term competitiveness of one of Australia’s major metals processing sites.
Australian gov’t approves major Riverina wind farm to power 590,000 homes
The Australian Government has approved the Pottinger Wind Farm in the Riverina region of New South Wales, a project expected to generate enough renewable energy to power about 590,000 homes once operational.
Australia’s resource export earnings forecast to ease amid global uncertainty
Australia’s resources and energy export earnings are forecast to soften over the next two years despite rising export volumes, according to the federal government’s newly released September 2025 Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ).
$3M government-backed project to address air bubble complications
La Trobe University has launched a new research project aimed at solving the problem of air bubbles in healthcare devices and industrial processes, an issue that can have serious safety and environmental consequences.
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