ARENA announces new funding to deliver renewable energy to First Nations communities
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the Regional Microgrids Program with $125 million in funding that will help develop and deploy microgrid technologies across regional and remote communities.
Phebra partners with University of Wollongong to develop drug for leukemia, pancreatic cancer
Australian pharmaceutical firm Phebra and the University of Wollongong (UOW) have entered into a six-year collaboration agreement to carry out research and development (R&D) and trials of patented and targeted arsenic compounds for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemias and pancreatic cancer.
PFAS study among recipients of ARC’s Discovery Early Career Research Award
Dr Shervin Kabiri, a Mortlock fellow at the School of Agriculture at the University of Adelaide, has been awarded $400,000 as part of the Australian Research Council's Discovery Early Career Research Award scheme to examine the impact of perfluorinated chemicals (PFAS).
Carsales’ Melbourne EV Show 2023 to kickstart in September
Carsales and ABF Group are bringing back the biggest national consumer electric vehicles show in September after a 15-year absence on the Melbourne auto calendar.
Queensland provides first look at proposed Stanwell Clean Energy Hub
The Queensland Government has released the first look at the future Stanwell Clean Energy Hub, which is expected to unlock new industrial jobs in...
Austin Engineering’s growth revenue up 27% to $258m in FY23
ASX-listed global engineering firm Austin Engineering announced that its FY23 group revenue was 27 per cent higher year-on-year at $258.3 million, marking another solid year of growth following the implementation of the Austin 2.0 company strategy in late 2021.
Quickstep inks deal with TB2 for UAV development work
Aerospace composite manufacturer Quickstep has signed a contract with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developer TB2 to provide engineering and structural integration services for the incorporation of the TB2 Pod Interface system into customer aircraft.
Bridging the Industry 4.0 Gap in Asia Pacific’s Manufacturing Sector
The past few years have been challenging for manufacturers in APAC. The COVID-19 pandemic brought supply chain disruptions, government restrictions, and heightened uncertainty around demand and supply.
New ARC Research Hub to deliver sustainable fibre materials to Australian market
The Australian Research Council has officially opened the new ARC Research Hub for Functional and Sustainable Fibres which will boost productivity and competitiveness in the advanced manufacturing industry.
Navigating food manufacturing challenges: How Lifestyle Bakery uses Intertek Alchemy in upskilling workforce
In a world where the food industry is constantly evolving, the adoption of online training systems has emerged as a crucial catalyst for business success. These days, staying competitive requires more than just secret recipes and skilled cooks; it demands a well-trained and adaptable workforce capable of managing the complexities of modern production.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
