Thursday, August 6, 2026

SPEE3D, Swinburne to trial coronavirus-fighting copper

Australian manufacturer SPEE3D is working with Swinburne University to trial copper door push plates that kill the bulk of the COVID-19 virus, in just two...

AMWU believes locally made content is the missing link in new Sydney rail

The latest building of the $9 billion North West Rail Link in Sydney has come under light by AMWU, who will step up pressure on...

Digitisation and sustainability drive manufacturing

Australian manufacturing is thriving despite cost pressures, supply chain issues and labour shortages. A new CommBank report shows how digitisation and sustainable practices are reshaping the sector.

Fine Food Australia honors 2013’s New Product Awardees

Winners of the New Product Awards at this year’s Fine Foods Australia were announced on Tuesday night at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. According...

Safety First Conference confirms Dr Rod Gutierrez as keynote speaker

The Safety First Conference & Expo – Australia’s first one-stop shop for safety professionals keen to gain new tools and up-to-date strategies for influencing...

The Australian manufacturing sector is approaching a new growth phase

While there is no doubt the current health pandemic has had an impact on many Australian manufacturers, the inaugural CommBank Manufacturing Insights report suggests the sector is on the precipice of a new growth phase.

CEFC announces $180m investment in major NSW wind farm

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is providing a debt financing of $180 million for a $360 million wind farm in south-eastern NSW. The CEFC,...

Delivering growth: how invoice finance transformed a logistics business

For a smaller freight-forwarding company to compete with international behemoths, Global Trade Logistics founder Gary Coutsoudis knows he and his team must outperform.

Unlock global potential with Bank of Sydney’s trade finance solutions

In an increasingly globalised economy, Australian manufacturers face the dual challenge of managing complex international supply chains while seizing opportunities for global expansion. Trade finance, a crucial financial tool, can help businesses mitigate risks, improve cash flow, and facilitate cross-border trade with confidence. 

The economic forces driving manufacturing’s next cycle

Australia’s manufacturing sector entered 2026 with improving momentum, but renewed global disruption is again testing resilience across the industry.
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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.