Alta, Aurizon, and ARENA unveil world’s first battery electric tender
Alta Battery Technology announced a partnership with Aurizon, Australia's foremost rail freight provider, and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to develop the world’s inaugural battery electric tender (BET).
Downer Bombardier JV wins supply and maintenance contract with WA’s Public Transport Authority
Rail technology specialist Bombardier Transportation announced that its Australian joint venture (JV) with Downer EDI – known as EDI Rail Bombardier Transportation – has...
Smart manufacturing tech alleviates skills shortage woes for Aussie manufacturers – Rockwell Automation
In response to the pressing skills shortage facing Australian businesses, Rockwell Automation's 2024 State of Smart Manufacturing Report (SoSM) has revealed that smart manufacturing technologies are empowering local manufacturers to tackle this challenge head-on.
Origin announces early closure of the Eraring Power Station in NSW
Origin is proposing to close the Eraring Power Station in NSW will close in mid-2025, rather than 2030-32.
Origin said the move was part of...
Australian Aluminium Council welcomes new aluminium decarbonisation roadmap
The Australian Aluminium Council has backed a new aluminium decarbonisation strategy developed by the Mission Possible Partnership and the International Aluminium Institute.
IperionX to accelerate US titanium manufacturing with in DoD backing
IperionX Limited has secured a contract worth up to USD 47.1 million (AUD 74 million) from the US Department of Defence (DoD) to enhance the domestic titanium supply chain.
New report backs Government’s support for businesses impacted by car manufacturing transition
A new report released last week has found that about three quarters of former supply chain companies remain in business following the closure of...
CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope joins global search for ET
A CSIRO-developed technology has been used for the first time last week as part of a global initiative that aims to investigate whether intelligent...
AMWU slams Government for the decision to privatise the Royal Australian Mint
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has expressed its outrage at the Government’s budget decision to sell the Royal Australian Mint, putting the jobs...
Trade exhibition: building bridges between food and wine producers and the hospitality sector
A trade exhibition was held in Glenelg last Monday aimed at strengthening the business ties between southern Adelaide’s food and wine producers and South...
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