Monash University will lead the design of a world-first, ultra-light mobile CT scanner to deliver hospital-grade medical imaging to remote and underserved communities in the United States.Read More
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The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) is being revitalised by the State Government, with a major recruitment drive offering around 300 new jobs, including 200 trade and 100 professional roles.Read More
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A new $20 million research initiative led by RMIT University and supported by ClearVue Technologies is set to position Australia at the forefront of smart, sustainable greenhouse farming.Read More
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Luminous, an Australian robotics company, will receive $4.9 million in funding as the inaugural winner of ARENA’s $100 million Solar ScaleUp Challenge – a program designed to cut costs and supercharge innovation in large-scale solar deployment.Read More
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The Victorian Government has launched a new world-leading cancer treatment facility in Victoria, positioning the state as a global centre for medical manufacturing innovation.Read More
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Sydney-based defence technology company DroneShield has secured its largest-ever contract, with a $61.6 million order from a European military customer via its local reseller.Read More
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The Queensland Government has confirmed it will establish a new Manufacturing Hub in Toowoomba, fulfilling an election promise and providing a boost to regional industry.Read More
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The Queensland Government has launched a new applied research grants programme aimed at tackling the state’s skills shortage and delivering practical, job-ready training in advanced manufacturing. A total of $2.4 million in grant funding is now available through QLD TAFE Centres of Excellence, with the first round of applications closing on 31 July 2025.Read More
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Austal Limited has secured $488 million in new debt facilities to support its $1.2 billion capital expansion in the United States, completing the final funding piece for its shipbuilding and submarine projects.Read More
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An investment of $80 million through the 2025–26 NSW State Budget is set to support technology and innovation, with new funding allocated to deliver an Innovation Blueprint. Read More
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The Australian government is launching a SafeWork NSW ‘irreplaceable’ campaign to protect workers by reducing the impact of injuries and fatalities on families, communities and businesses.Read More
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The Australian government has funded $10 million to develop the domestic green metals industry across the iron, steel, alumina and aluminium sectors.Read More
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The Western Australian Government has announced a major boost to Western Australia’s industrial future, doubling the Strategic Industries Fund (SIF) to $1 billion as part of the 2025–26 State Budget.Read More
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Australian hi-tech innovator Micro-X Ltd has announced the successful delivery of key development milestones across multiple international projects, securing $2.3 million in milestone payments on schedule and within budget.Read More
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The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has approved up to $50 million in funding to support the expansion of the Butcherbird manganese project, unlocking jobs and bolstering Western Australia’s economy. Read More
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Victorian premier Jacinta Allan joined CEO of NEXTDC Craig Scroggie to announce NEXTDC will build a new $2 billion next-generation digital campus in Fishermans Bend.
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The Western Australian Government has committed $130,000 to launch two new biomedical funding rounds for the Accelerator Program Access Grants (APAG) and the Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) scheme.Read More
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Australian solar pioneer, 5B, has been selected as the first project to receive funding from the Federal Government’s $1 billion Solar Sunshot Program to help expand Australia’s solar manufacturing industry. Read More
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