Local manufacturing in focus as Aussies turn away from imports – study
A new report commissioned by Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL) has revealed a strong consumer preference for Australian-made products, with 73 per cent of Australians willing to purchase more locally made goods to reduce reliance on imports.
Three new CRCs secure $158M in gov’t funding, CRA urges program expansion
The Australian Government has announced a $158 million investment into innovation through the creation of three new Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs), a move welcomed by Cooperative Research Australia (CRA), the peak body representing the nation’s CRCs.
Recycling boosted in Moreton Bay with new public collection points
An outdoor recycling initiative aimed at reducing litter and promoting sustainability has expanded to the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland’s third-largest local government area, with the installation of around 70 Container Exchange Points across the region.
New semiconductor alloy from QUT converts body heat to power wearables
Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have discovered a new material that could advance the development of wearable electronics by improving flexible thermoelectric semiconductors.
Diraq achieves breakthrough in quantum entanglement with silicon spin qubits
Australian quantum computing company Diraq has announced a breakthrough in its silicon spin qubit technology, demonstrating a violation of Bell’s inequality — a key benchmark in quantum physics that confirms the presence of entanglement and high qubit fidelity.
New campaign aims to inspire women into manufacturing careers
The Queensland Government has announced a new partnership with the North Queensland Cowboys aimed at encouraging more women to pursue careers in the manufacturing sector.
Eco-friendly recycled Black TERRA debuts as SodaStream HQ goes 100% green
SodaStream Australia has marked Earth Day by launching a new environmentally focused product and announcing a shift to renewable energy at its Melbourne operations.
Atmo Biosciences secures full ownership of gas-sensing capsule from RMIT
An ingestible gas-sensing capsule developed at RMIT University has moved closer to commercialisation, with the university transferring intellectual property (IP) to Atmo Biosciences in exchange for an equity stake in the company.
New manufacturing hub to boost food sector and jobs in Central Coast
Construction has officially commenced on the Central Coast’s Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub, marking a key milestone for the region’s food manufacturing sector.
Nuclear proposal risks aluminium industry and 13,500 jobs, new analysis suggests
A new analysis commissioned by the advocacy group Renew Australia for All has warned that prioritising nuclear energy over renewable energy could place Australia’s aluminium smelting industry and 13,500 associated jobs at risk.
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