The 2023 Hunter Manufacturing Awards has recognised the industry’s leading players at a gala presentation at the Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre. 

Australia is poised to play a key role in reducing global carbon emissions and reaping billions in export revenue through the utilisation of green hydrogen for the manufacture of green steel, ammonia, cement, eFuels, and mining explosives, according to a report from global consultancy firm Partners in Performance.

Coates, a leading equipment hire and solutions provider in Australia, said its Coates Power & HVAC business unit has deployed an 800 kW industrial chiller to help packaging solutions giant Visy maintain a vital production line. 

A team of agricultural and biological engineers from Penn State is working on a sustainable resin material made from agriculturally derived components, which has the potential to replace plastics currently used in large-format 3D printing for creating objects such as furniture and boats.

The Victorian Government is set to make the largest investment in Australian-made trams, a move that will create thousands of jobs and enhance accessibility within Melbourne's iconic tram network.

South Australia could be one step closer towards becoming a hub for the emerging in-space manufacturing industry through a partnership between Southern Launch and US-based orbital manufacturing pioneer Varda Space Industries. 

Premier Roger Cook and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, alongside representatives from the Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC), are set to embark on a significant mission to Japan to promote tourism, trade, and local job growth.

TAFE NSW is launching eight new micro-skills related to renewable energy as part of the New South Wales government’s commitment to reskill NSW and boost the economy’s transition to net zero. 

Glenn Thompson, the assistant national secretary of the Australian Manufacturing Union since 2003, has been appointed as a member of the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Board. 

The 2023 Change Maker Awards in Western Australia have acknowledged the remarkable efforts of individuals and organisations leading recycling initiatives.