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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.
Manufacturing revenue and profitability slump as global conflict pressures sector, report says
Australian small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses recorded sharp falls in revenue, profitability and inventory levels in the first quarter of 2026 as disruption linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on markets, according to a new report from Unleashed.
Manufacturing PMI rises in April as supply disruptions and inflation intensify, S&P Global says
Australia’s manufacturing sector returned to expansion in April, but underlying conditions remained weak as inflationary pressures and supply disruptions intensified, according to S&P Global.
Manufacturing revival in focus as Western Sydney report outlines path to growth
Greater Western Sydney’s manufacturing sector could play a leading role in a national resurgence, according to a new discussion paper released by the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue.
Mining contractors prepare for growth as activity rebounds, says Grant Thornton
Mining contractors are positioning for a new phase of growth as activity across the sector begins to rebound, according to a report released by Grant Thornton, which points to improving market conditions alongside evolving risks.
CSIRO report highlights manufacturing in regional blueprint to safeguard Australia’s food future
A new report from CSIRO places manufacturing at the centre of a coordinated regional strategy aimed at strengthening Australia’s food security, as South East Queensland faces mounting pressure from climate volatility, population growth and supply chain disruptions.
Workforce strategy critical to R&D reform, Engineers Australia says
Engineers Australia has welcomed the release of the Australian Government’s final Strategic Examination of Research & Development (SERD) Report, pointing to the need for a coordinated workforce strategy as central to delivering its proposed reforms.
CRA backs Ambitious Australia report but urges careful implementation
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has welcomed the release of the Ambitious Australia report, the final report of the Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD), while urging careful implementation to protect existing research capabilities
Manufacturing resilience: Australian firms post steady growth in 2025 – report
Australian manufacturers ended 2025 on a solid footing, maintaining healthy profit margins and strategic operational shifts despite a year of economic volatility, according to the latest Manufacturing Health Index from inventory management specialist Unleashed.
Dairy manufacturing prices show cautious recovery despite global oversupply, Rabobank says
Dairy commodity prices linked to dairy manufacturing have shown a modest recovery in recent months, despite global milk supply continuing to outpace demand, according to new research from Rabobank.
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