Tag: Australian Manufacturing

The NSW Government has announced $760,107 in funding for Medovex Pty Ltd to develop an advanced medical device manufacturing and sterilisation facility in Wollongong, as part of a broader $2.8 million investment to drive economic growth across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions.

Australia’s manufacturing industry took centre stage  as Weld Australia hosted the 2025 Queensland and Northern Territory Welding Excellence Awards in Brisbane, recognising outstanding achievements in fabrication, innovation, training, and safety across the sector.

The NSW Government has reported that 59 manufacturing businesses across regional New South Wales have taken part in the Lean Manufacturing Pilot Program, aimed at helping participants improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance profitability.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 is increasing steelmaking capacity at its Melbourne manufacturing facilities as part of a broader investment program aimed at delivering more sustainable steel.

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.