Austal Limited has announced that its US subsidiary, Austal USA, has been awarded a USD 152 million (approximately AUD 220 million) contract by the US Navy. 

Over the past decade, more than 1,850 workers have lost their lives to traumatic injuries in Australian workplaces. Even more alarming, over 1.1 million workers have filed serious compensation claims for injuries resulting in more than a week of lost work time. That is approximately one in every 12 workers facing significant workplace injuries.

Australia has long been a formidable player in global trade, with its exports spanning diverse sectors from agriculture and mining to education and technology.

Tyres once destined for landfill are now being repurposed for use in road paving, artificial turf, and children’s playgrounds at Australia’s first rubber crumb plant, located in the Shoalhaven region, as revealed in a news release. 

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), the peak body for Australia’s automotive manufacturing industry, has warmly welcomed the historic Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). 

Western Australia's domestic energy security is set to improve under significant changes to the state's gas policy regime, aimed at unlocking new supply and ensuring reliable energy for the region, as revealed in a news release. 

The Queensland Government has awarded Knorr-Bremse a $30 million contract under the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) to supply climate control systems for 65 new six-car passenger trains.

The Australian Government announced an investment in a sovereign rocket motor program aimed at bolstering national security and creating high-skilled jobs in the advanced manufacturing sector. 

Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have formalized a strategic commercial partnership, building on the success of their recent Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT) conducted for the Royal Australian Navy. 

Helios Project, the developer behind the groundbreaking Helios Cycle, announced a partnership with BlueScopeX, a subsidiary of global steel manufacturer BlueScope Steel.