Carbon capture projects will get a boost through the Morrison Government’s $50 million Carbon Capture, Use and Storage Development Fund (the Fund), which opens today. Carbon capture and storage technologies are one of five priority areas for investment under the Government’s Technology Investment Roadmap. Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor said carbon capture technologies … Continue reading $50m fund to accelerate carbon capture technologies →

Medical product manufacturers can now apply for funding under the federal government’s $1.3 million Modern Manufacturing Initiative. Medical Products is the second of the six National Manufacturing Priorities, which will be supported under the MMI to help manufacturers to scale-up production, commercialise their products and operations, and integrate into domestic and global supply chains. The … Continue reading $1.3bn Modern Manufacturing Initiative opens for medical products →

Industry and union leaders have identified the need to work together to ensure manufacturing’s place in Australia’s future economic recovery and growth. The Industry Leaders Roundtable virtual forum, hosted by national skill standards developer, IBSA Group, recognised that skills development must be regarded as key to building a vibrant modern manufacturing industry. Ai Group CEO … Continue reading Industry and union leaders call for unified reforms in skills sector →

The Australian and UK space industries have strengthened ties with the signing of a new arrangement to increase connection, exchange and investment. The Space Bridge Framework Arrangement enhances cooperation between the Australian Space Agency, the UK Space Agency and each country’s trade and investment agencies. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the … Continue reading News agreement to unite Australian and UK space industries →

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, will develop new medicinal cannabis products to help people with a variety of conditions including multiple sclerosis and chronic pain. Under a new licence, CSIRO will support the burgeoning local industry and partner with local manufacturers to drive the development of new cannabis therapeutics, in a move that will create … Continue reading CSIRO secures licence to develop medical cannabis →

Australian business and union leaders will meet today to discuss how major challenges identified by the manufacturing sector in the wake of the federal government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy can be overcome. The Senior Industry Leaders Roundtable Event, organised by national skills standards developer the IBSA Group, is the last in a series of seven online-based … Continue reading Australian business, union leaders to tackle sovereign manufacturing supply chain risks →

Australian bus-building manufacturer BusTech Group is the only Australian bus company locally manufacturing zero-emission buses for the New South Wales market. BusTech Group’s ZDi electric bus has been designed, engineered and built in Australia to accelerate the future of clean, efficient and emission-free transport solutions for NSW and Australia while also harnessing domestic capabilities. Executive … Continue reading BusTech Group first to manufacture zero-emissions vehicles →

Australian electronics manufacturer REDARC will continue its modernisation journey through investment in Industry 4.0 technology and training with support from the  Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC). The Lonsdale-based manufacturer will use a co-funding investment of more than $800,000 to extend its smart factory and skill capabilities across in-house and supplier operations. The project is expected … Continue reading SA manufacturer REDARC powers towards factory of the future →

The Victorian state government is giving innovators $4.4 million to create everyday products from reusable waste while getting those ideas out of the lab and into the market with a new round of recycling infrastructure grants. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio announced 19 projects will share in $2.6 million to support … Continue reading Vic government $4.4m grant for innovators to manufacture from reusable waste →

According to a defence ministry press release, the federal government is collaborating with Australia’s defence industry to develop a “go-to” guide for small businesses on how to improve their security practices to help them win Defence work. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price launched the Working Securely with Defence guide alongside Australian Industry Group national … Continue reading Federal government launches guide to bolster industry security →

The federal government’s investment to super-charge manufacturing and grow jobs is now open to businesses, with applications sought under the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI). Businesses with projects in the space sector are the first to be able to apply for grants to help them commercialise ideas or processes, or integrate into global supply … Continue reading $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative starts →

The Australian Greens have called on the federal government to increase the production of COVID-19 vaccines. The party recently welcomed the news that AstraZeneca has been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for use in Australia. Australian Greens spokesperson on Health, Senator Rachel Siewart, said Australia needs to build a diverse portfolio of vaccines in … Continue reading Diverse COVID-19 vaccine portfolio needed, says Australian Greens →

Perth-based wireless technology manufacturer Connected IO has appointed new CEO Dougal Ferguson, with immediate effect. Ferguson became a non-executive director in July 2020, and had been overseeing the company’s strategic review process and capital raising initiatives following the resignation of Yakov Temov late last year. He is an experienced executive, with previous as the managing … Continue reading Perth wireless technology manufacturer appoints new CEO →

The federal government has released a new strategy to help Australians take up jobs in resources industries and ensure there are enough skilled workers needed to meet future demand. The resources sector represents half of Australia’s exports and directly employs over 260,000 people in Australia, while supporting more than one million other jobs across the … Continue reading New strategy to drive Australian jobs in the resources sector →

Global printer manufacturer Lexmark has been recognised as a Global Print Security Leader by Quocirca, the global print and market insight research firm. The report, titled The Print Security Landscape 2020, states that securing print infrastructure across the office and home environments “must be a strategic priority,” and describes Lexmark as a leader “with a comprehensive print security … Continue reading Lexmark recognised as leader in print security field →

Queensland Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has opened the Herston Biofabrication Institute, an innovative new facility at the forefront of healthcare research and technologies in Queensland. The $10 million institute at the Herston Health Precinct , located on the grounds of Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH), was funded by Metro North Hospital and Health Service … Continue reading New biofabrication institute opens in Brisbane →

A new agreement between the Australian and Indian governments will further grow the space collaboration between the two countries. The amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Australian Space Agency and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), builds on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Australia and India announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and … Continue reading Australia and India expand space cooperation →

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rheinmetall Defence Australia, reconfirming a long-term partnership focused on attracting the LAND 400 Phase 3 contract valued at up to $27 billion. The Premier said Rheinmetall has the full support of the Queensland Government in landing the Phase 3 contract that will deliver 450 … Continue reading Queensland government and Rheinmetall Defence sign MoU →

The federal government has given $1 million to a world-first company cultivating seaweed for reducing livestock emissions to scale up production. Agricultural science company Sea Forest will use its matched funding to increase supplies of its seaweed additive for livestock feed, which both reduces livestock methane emissions and improves herd health. Over the last five … Continue reading Seaweed company driving down emissions to scale up production →

More than $253 million in cash grants has been paid to thousands of small businesses and not-for-profits across SA to help them trade through COVID-19. Businesses have described the grants as a ‘lifeline’, providing ‘generous and vital support’ to help protect and secure local jobs during uncertain times. Of the 20,885 businesses and not-for-profits to … Continue reading SA government cash grants for small businesses →