Forestry Minister Jackie Jarvis today announced the $10 million New Industry Development Grants, which will help attract new industries and expand existing enterprises in Western Australia's South-West foreign regions.

Singaporean energy startup SunGreenH2 has opened a new research and development (R&D) and manufacturing facility in Clayton, creating more than 30 high-skilled jobs in Victoria and enhancing the state’s renewable energy sector. 

The Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) shined the spotlight squarely on the region’s global opportunities when it officially launched its 2023 campaign on Wednesday, 24 May, at MITS Alloy in Newcastle’s Mayfield North.

Steeline GRP, the largest steel roll former in the Northern Territory, is the latest grant recipient of co-investment under the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF), securing $800,000 to support the integration of new manufacturing equipment to scale up the company’s operations. 

The manufacturing industry has been revolutionised by additive manufacturing (AM), which provides unmatched design freedom, material efficiency, and quick production times. Despite these benefits, post-processing is still essential to ensure that AM parts have the necessary surface polish, accuracy, and functioning.

Today’s economic conditions continue to create challenges in the global business environment, particularly in manufacturing.

BAE Systems Australia has signed a Combat System Integration (CSI) Collaboration Agreement (CCA) with Lockheed Martin Australia, Saab Australia, and the Department of Defence to support the development of continuous naval shipbuilding in Australia. 

Singaporean infrastructure giant Keppel has partnered with Incitec Pivot to explore the feasibility of building a green ammonia production facility in Gladstone, Queensland. 

CSIRO is leading an Australian-first project to develop an easily deployable device to produce hydrogen directly at the point of consumption in a push to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Alcoa’s Portland Aluminium joint venture in Victoria has received its certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) for its environmental, social, and governance performance.