Victorian manufacturers grapple with $16M in fines for safety breaches
Victorian employers and manufacturers are reeling from over $16 million in fines, as revealed by WorkSafe Victoria's 153 successful health and safety prosecutions in 2023.
Additive Manufacturing Research flags $3.2B standstill in Q3 2023 growth
In a report released by Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR), the global additive manufacturing (AM) market has faced a one per cent estimated sequential decline in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter.
Queensland manufacturers urged to apply for grant programs
Assistant Minister Bruce Saunders has called on the state’s local manufacturers to apply for support through the Queensland government’s grant programs dedicated to fostering businesses in the sector.
Scientists pioneer 3D-printable supramolecular ink for OLED displays, wearable tech
A research team led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has introduced a "supramolecular ink" technology in a major stride toward more affordable and environmentally sustainable flat-panel displays and wearable technology.
Tasmania’s renewable energy sector gets boost with launch of REAP initiative
The Tasmanian Government has introduced a plan dubbed, “The Renewable Energy Approval Pathway (REAP),” aimed at streamlining the approvals process for new renewable energy projects.
Curtin University hosts Additive Manufacturing CRC industry workshop
In a bid to bolster the Australian manufacturing sector, an Additive Manufacturing CRC Industry Workshop is set to take place on Tuesday, 30 January...
CEIG pushes for reform of NSW’s renewable energy planning framework
New South Wales risks missing out on the rewards of a faster transition to renewable energy and meeting its energy goals unless it makes amendments to its planning framework, an Australian clean energy investment body argued.
Gippsland Dairy manufacturer begins shift towards sustainable packaging
Chobani Australia, the company behind iconic yogurt brand Gippsland Dairy, is reducing the amount of plastic in the packaging of its 160g products by 44 per cent to drive sustainability.
Equatorial Launch Australia reveals advanced infrastructure for Arnhem Space Centre
Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) has unveiled the completed designs for its Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) buildings, marking a crucial step in delivering the Spaceport of the Future at the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC).
5E Advanced Materials affirms boric acid, lithium presence at Boron Americas Complex
ASX-listed boron and lithium company 5E Advanced Materials has initiated operations at all four wells of the 5E Boron Americas Complex, confirming the presence of lithium in the Pregnant Leach Solution (PLS) and noting a continual increase in the boric acid head grade.