Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Aussie steel manufacturing industry gets $200M gov’t boost

The Australian government has announced $200 million in grant funding that aims to help Australian steel manufacturers be globally competitive and secure the future of the local steelmaking industry. 

Hazer Group’s demonstration plant delivers first hydrogen and graphite

Australian technology company Hazer Group announced the initiation of its Commercial Demonstration Plant (CDP) and the groundbreaking achievement of the first production of hydrogen and graphite.

National Reconstruction Fund Corporation taps Ivan Power as CEO

The $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, Australia’s flagship manufacturing initiative, is moving forward with the appointment of Ivan Power as its inaugural CEO.

GME unveils new XRS-660 Handheld radio with GPS tracking

GME, an Australian-owned communication technology manufacturer, has launched the new XRS-660 Handheld UHF CB Radio, designed to help Australians stay in touch even in mobile phone black spot areas. 

4WD manufacturer Norweld celebrates 50 years with next-gen elite tray launch

Australia’s premier 4WD aluminium tray and canopy manufacturer Norweld has introduced its groundbreaking Elite tray, culminating a $750,000 investment in research and development.

Fed gov’t’s $200M investment to help cement Australia as global green steel powerhouse –...

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s recently announced $200 million grant to upgrade Australia’s steel industry and noted its significance in cementing the nation’s potential as a global green steel powerhouse. 

Australian Defence Force unveils next-gen drone prototypes in government-backed accelerator challenge

The Australian Government is championing innovation in the defence sector with the initiation of the Sovereign UAS Challenge, featuring the development of new-generation drone prototypes by 11 Australian companies.

Weld Australia pushes for prioritising local content in renewable energy transition

Weld Australia is urging federal and state governments to establish local content procurement policies requiring 60 per cent of all fabricated steel used in renewable energy projects to be manufactured locally by Australian welders.

Gov’t pledges $136.8M to BlueScope for clean energy steel production

Australian steelmaker BlueScope Steel has secured $136.8 million in grant funding from the Australian Government's Powering the Regions Fund (PRF).

ATSE urges gov’t to boost R&D investment and climate targets in federal budget

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) is calling on the Australian Government to substantially increase research and development (R&D) funding in...
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