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Australian private sector continues to slow down in December

The latest Judo Bank Australia Composite PMI result marks a decline from November’s 48.0 and signals a third consecutive contraction in private sector output. 

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. 

Orora reports significant increase in earnings with underlying EBIT up by 12.3%

Sustainable manufacturer Orora Beverage announced its full-year financial results, with strong performance increases to underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of $320.5 million, up 12.3 per cent.

Imricor gets green light to enter Saudi Arabian market

Imricor Medical Systems, an ASX-listed developer of MRI-compatible medical devices, has received Medical Marketing Authorisation from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA). 

Aussie manufacturing PMI re-enters contractionary territory in February – Judo Bank

Market conditions in Australia’s manufacturing sector deteriorated in February due to sharper falls in output and volumes of outstanding business amid a quicker decline in new orders. 

Origin Energy invests $4 million in Allegro’s Redox Flow Battery development

Australian energy giant Origin Energy Power has purchased a 5 per cent equity stake in ReNu Energy’s investee company, Allegro Energy, for a total of $4 million. 

JP Morgan: Global factory activity expands for second month in September

Global manufacturing activity continued to expand in September, supported by rising output and new orders, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI report, compiled by JP Morgan in partnership with S&P Global Market Intelligence, ISM, and IFPSM.

Orbital UAV secures $3m WA grant following performance milestone

Uncrewed aerial vehicle manufacturer Orbital UAV has received a $3 million grant from the Western Australian government after the company reached an agreed performance milestone during the second half of 2022. 

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. 

Matrix wins contract to manufacture drilling riser buoyancy modules for TransOcean

Matrix Composites & Engineering has received a contract, projected to be valued at $4 million, to supply offshore drilling contractor TransOcean with drilling riser buoyancy modules. 
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards

For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.