Energy Dome sets up APAC headquarters in Melbourne
Italian energy storage company Energy Dome has selected Melbourne as the location for its Asia-Pacific headquarters, a move supported by the Victorian Government as part of its efforts to attract global investment and bolster renewable energy initiatives.
Researchers use magnets to minimise flaws in 3D-printed parts
Researchers at University College London (UCL) and the University of Greenwich have demonstrated a new technique that could significantly enhance the quality of 3D-printed components for safety-critical applications, such as aircraft and Formula 1 racing cars.
Tasmania’s manufacturing sector needs freight relief, ministers say
The Tasmanian Government has reiterated calls for an immediate increase in payments under the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES), citing rising shipping costs that impact local producers and manufacturers.
CFMEU Manufacturing Division faces major shake-up as workers vote on exit
Hundreds of timber workers in the Snowy Valleys region are set to participate in a secret ballot on whether to leave the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) and form a separate entity, the Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union (TFTU).
WA gov’t commits to local vanadium battery manufacturing
The Western Australian government has pledged to support the development of a vanadium battery industry as part of its Made in WA Plan, should it secure re-election.
Gilmour Space on track for first orbital launch in March
Gilmour Space Technologies has announced a launch window beginning no earlier than 15 March for the maiden flight of Eris, the first Australian-designed and built rocket aiming for orbit.
Calls grow for local manufacturing as Australia faces BPG shortages
Australia is facing ongoing shortages of benzathine benzylpenicillin G (BPG), the critical treatment for syphilis and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), raising concerns over the country’s reliance on imported supplies.
The Arnott’s Group scales up local manufacturing with high-tech Rowville site
The Arnott’s Group has opened a multimillion-dollar manufacturing facility in Rowville, Victoria, marking a significant expansion in its domestic production capabilities.
ACTU backs $500M boost for clean energy manufacturing jobs
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has expressed support for the Albanese Government’s commitment to invest $500 million in clean energy manufacturing, highlighting its potential to create secure jobs and strengthen Australia’s sovereign capacity.
Austal reports strong growth, eyes further expansion in 2025
Austal Limited has reported strong financial growth in the first half of the 2025 financial year, with earnings exceeding expectations and a record order book supporting future expansion.
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Balancing profit and sustainability in supply chains
Priorities in the supply chain are expanding, moving away from cost as the main driver behind purchasing decisions. Now, sustainability and ethical sourcing are grabbing a portion of the spotlight.
