Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Australia’s private sector sees slower contraction in January, says Judo Bank

At the onset of 2024, Australia's private sector faced continued challenges, with the Judo Bank Flash Australia Composite PMI Output Index reporting a reading of 48.1 in January, indicating a fourth consecutive month of business activity decline.

Fonterra raises earnings and milk collection forecasts for FY25

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has indicated that its earnings for the 2025 financial year are expected to be in the upper half of its previously forecast range of 40 to 60 cents per share. 

FBR’s Hadrian X robot sets new speed record laying construction blocks

Robotic technology developer FBR Limited’s first next-generation Hadrian X robot has achieved a lay speed record of over 300 blocks per hour using USA format cement masonry blocks. 

Australia’s annual wage growth hits record high

The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) reported Wage Price Index (WPI) for the December quarter showed an increase in wages of 3.3 per cent yearly and 0.8 per cent from the September quarter.

Australia’s manufacturing sector contracts for seventh month despite export gains – Judo Bank

Australia's manufacturing sector remained under pressure midway through the third quarter of 2024, with the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank indicating ongoing deterioration in sector conditions. 

IperionX secures $20 million placement to expand titanium production

Sustainable titanium metal producer IperionX Limited has completed a $20 million placement to advance and scale the company’s patented titanium technologies. 

Anteris marks first successful implantation of DurAVR THV heart valve

ASX-listed biotechnology company Anteris Technologies has announced the successful use of its DurAVR THV biomimetic valve in a valve-in-valve (ViV) procedure. 

DroneShield completes drone system integration with Epirus’ C-UAS system

DroneShield has successfully integrated its multi-sensor DroneSentry system with Epirus’ Leonidas high-power microwave counter-electronics/counter-UAS effectors. 

Austin Engineering anticipates 18% surge in 1H FY24 revenue

Global engineering firm Austin Engineering has shared positive news with a forecasted 18 per cent improvement in its first-half results for the financial year ending 30 June 2024 (1H FY24).

5E Advanced Materials kickstarts mining operations at 5E Boron Americas Complex

ASX-listed boron and lithium company 5E Advanced Materials has officially begun mining operations at its 5E Boron Americans Complex with the start of the wellfield injection process. 
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.