Tag: Australian Manufacturing
$600M investment to support Queensland manufacturing and copper processing jobs
The Queensland and Australian Governments have announced a joint investment of up to $600 million over the next three years to support Glencore’s Mount Isa Copper Smelter and Townsville Refinery, aiming to sustain regional manufacturing jobs and maintain Australia’s domestic minerals processing capability.
Gov’t backs low-emission upgrades for major Australian manufacturers
The Albanese Government has announced $192 million in funding to help Australian manufacturers cut gas use, lower energy costs and reduce emissions, with new support directed toward leading companies and regional industries.
Australia’s manufacturing growth eases as PMI slips to 51.4 in September
Australia’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in September, although at a slower pace, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report.
WorkSafe brings manufacturing safety focus to Dandenong for Health and Safety Month
Victoria’s manufacturing industry will be at the centre of WorkSafe’s Health and Safety Month when the regulator visits Dandenong to provide practical insights on workplace safety.
InfraBuild expands manufacturing capacity to boost sustainable steel production
InfraBuild is increasing steelmaking capacity at its Melbourne manufacturing facilities as part of a broader investment program aimed at delivering more sustainable steel.
Nominations open: Women in Manufacturing Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards, an initiative by the Queensland Government to recognise and encourage women pursuing careers in the state’s manufacturing sector.
NSW backs new space manufacturing hub in Western Sydney
The NSW Government has announced a new partnership with Space Machines Company to establish Bradfield as a manufacturing hub for advanced space infrastructure, including satellites that will support Australia and its allies.
$180M in funding to support manufacturing, industrial emissions cuts in regional Australia
Manufacturing and other energy-intensive industries in regional Australia are being targeted under a new $180 million funding round announced by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help cut emissions and modernise industrial operations.
Report: Victoria’s mRNA manufacturing hub drives jobs, economic growth
Victoria’s manufacturing sector is gaining a major lift through its growing mRNA industry, with new analysis highlighting both economic and healthcare benefits for the state and the nation.
Qld Gov’t unveils $29B manufacturing strategy for 2025-30
Manufacturing has been placed at the centre of Queensland’s economic agenda, with the state government releasing a five-year plan to strengthen local industries, lift productivity and expand exports.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
