Tag: Manufacturing

The Western Australian Government is reviewing its procurement framework to identify how government spending can create more local jobs, strengthen industry and support manufacturing under its Made in WA plan.

Queensland aerospace companies Gilmour Space Technologies and Hypersonix have signed an agreement aimed at advancing Australia’s hypersonic manufacturing and flight-test capabilities for defence and commercial programs.

Australian textile, clothing and footwear manufacturing will be in focus during Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2026, with Ethical Clothing Australia bringing workers, accredited businesses, unions and industry advocates together to highlight the skilled labour behind locally made products.

Six manufacturers in Melbourne’s south-east are sharing more than $5 million in Victorian Government grants to expand their operations, with the projects expected to create 312 new jobs.

Queensland manufacturers are receiving government funding to upgrade equipment, improve production processes and expand capacity under the state’s new Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program (TQMGP), with more than half of the first-round recipients based in regional areas.

Manufacturing and logistics automation is expanding into case handling, with Nowaste Logistics becoming the first company globally to install AutoStore’s AutoCase solution at one of its warehouses, according to Swisslog Australia and New Zealand.

Deploying unified physical security technology can help manufacturers minimise expensive downtime.

Agile Robots has showcased robotic automation and AI-driven robot training technologies at two European events, highlighting potential applications for manufacturing and industrial automation, according to the company.

Manufacturing businesses have been among the Victorian exporters recognised at the 47th Governor of Victoria Export Awards, with companies from industries including agribusiness, international health, resources and energy, sustainability and manufacturing receiving awards.

The Queensland Government has launched a major procurement process for up to 630 new buses, with the initiative expected to create opportunities for manufacturing, assembly and supply industries across the state.