Tag: Australian Government
Manufacturing boost as Australian gov’t backs $50M lithium investment
The Australian Government, through the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF), has committed $50 million to support the ramp-up and underground transition of Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia.
Australian Defence Force picks Japanese frigate to replace Anzac-class vessels
The Australian Government has selected the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future general purpose frigates.
Whyalla Steelworks backed with $275M to support manufacturing transition
The Australian and South Australian Governments have pledged $275 million to support Whyalla Steelworks through its sale process, highlighting its importance to national manufacturing.
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Defence industry manufacturing boosted by latest $17.3M grant round
The Australian Government has announced an additional 40 grants worth more than $17.3 million to boost local manufacturing, support Australian businesses, and strengthen the country’s sovereign defence industry.
Resources outlook: Export earnings to fall, but gold, exploration activity rise
Australia’s resources and energy export earnings are expected to decline over the next two years, according to the Australian Government’s latest Resources and Energy Quarterly, released by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
Australian-made health innovations get green light with gov’t support
The Australian Government has announced a $12 million investment to support the development of new Australian-made medical devices and medicines aimed at improving the treatment of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Australian gov’t invests $50M to boost manganese supply in Pilbara
The Australian Government is backing the expansion of a key critical minerals project in Western Australia, with the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) committing up to $50 million to support the growth of the Butcherbird manganese operation.
Milestone for Australian-made ghost bat highlights local defence manufacturing
The Australian Government has marked a significant step in the development of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat, the nation’s first domestically designed, engineered, and manufactured military combat aircraft in more than 50 years.
Australian solar pioneer 5B secures $46 million from Solar Sunshot Program
Australian solar technology company 5B has been selected as the first recipient of funding from the Australian Government’s $1 billion Solar Sunshot Program, administered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Australia’s Trailblazer Program unlocks $549 million industry investment to fast-track innovation
More than $500 million in direct industry investment has been unlocked through the Australian Government’s Trailblazer Universities Program to fast-track research and development in priority sectors such as defence, space, clean energy, and critical minerals, according to a recent announcement.
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How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity
For Advanced Pet Care of Australia, scaling into one of Australia’s top pet food manufacturers required more than new production capacity – it required better systems.
