First Graphene, partners secure CRC-P grant for graphene-enhanced solar cell research
Graphitic materials supplier First Graphene said its collaborative project with Halocell Energy and the Queensland University of Technology to commercialise perovskite solar cell fabrication has received a Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-P) grant worth $2 million.
DroneShield sees 2022 revenue spike to 60%
ASX-listed DroneShield has released its 2022 annual report, with another record year of revenue up by 60 per cent to $16.9 million.
ACTU calls for 7% pay rise for lowest-paid workers to keep up with inflation
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is calling for a seven per cent pay rise for workers, which would lift the minimum hourly rate to $22.88 and the minimum annual full-time rate by $2966 to take it to $45,337.28.
BlueScope confirms earnings guidance for FY2023 1H
Australian steel manufacturer BlueScope’s underlying earnings before interest and tax for the first half of fiscal year 2023 is expected to range between $800 million to $900 million.
Altech Chemicals showcases new CERENERGY ABS60 battery pack
ASX-listed battery manufacturer Altech Chemicals has unveiled its CERENERGY Sodium Alumina Solid State 60 kWh battery pack, ABS60.
Sparc Technologies secures nearly $1 million in R&D tax refund
Australian graphene production company Sparc Technologies has received a $934,195 research and development tax refund as part of the Australian government’s R&D tax incentive, relating to the 2022 financial year.
New report says EV sales to more than double in 2023, but outdated laws...
The Electric Vehicle Council has published its annual State of Electric Vehicles report, revealing that while EV sales are expected to more than double in 2023, Australia will continue to trail behind comparable nations in terms of customer choice unless critical legislative reform is implemented.
Australia’s manufacturing sector records first contraction of 2025, S&P Global reports
Australia’s manufacturing sector contracted for the first time this year, as new orders declined both domestically and overseas, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
CSR announces $100 million on-market repurchase plan
CSR is buying back up to $100 million in shares on-market, as the company positions itself to invest in both long-term growth strategy and...
New orders drag down Australian manufacturing PMI in May— Judo Bank
The health of Australia’s manufacturing industry has continued to see a downturn in May, with the headline seasonally adjusted Judo Bank Australia Manufacturing PMI posting a 48.4, up from April’s 48.0.
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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.
