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The Australian Space Manufacturing Network are supporting a $150 million bid for the Modern Manufacturing Initiative – Collaboration (MMIC) stream,  to recognise the growing market opportunities for new space products and services. Satellites with sensors and cameras that detect bushfires within minutes, provide real-time crop data to farmers, connect our remote towns and communities; and … Continue reading Australian Space Manufacturing Network makes $150 million bid for MMI funding →

Twenty-two successful projects under round 11 of the Cooperative Research Centre Projects (CRC-P) initiative will deliver a range of technologies and create job opportunities in key manufacturing sectors, including in regional Australia.  These projects will benefit from $47.1 million in funding and leverage a further $86 million of cash and in-kind contributions from 95 project partners.  The projects are … Continue reading $47.1 million to grow manufacturing research →

The University of Western Australia (UWA) has received a combined value of $1.9 million in federal government funding for a project to advance 3D computer vision and a study to investigate how crops use nutrients. 

Eleven Australian manufacturers are strengthening their defence manufacturing capability through the latest round of Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority (SICP) grants, sharing $8 million between them. 

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has expanded its Manufacturing Academy to incorporate a new learning module, titled Manufacturing with Rosie. 

The University of Southern Queensland has received $428,541 through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects scheme to investigate the development of wearable cooling technology.  

Seven collaborative defence research projects based in Western Australia will receive a $870,000 boost from the government, in the third round of WA Defence Science Centre’s (DSC) Collaborative Research Grant funding. 

A new report from workforce skills organisation IBSA Group has identified skills development priorities essential to building sovereign capability and economic growth in the manufacturing industry.  The report, “Scaling Up: Developing Modern Manufacturing through a Skilled Workforce,” is the result of extensive national industry engagement and will be presented to the federal government Department of Industry, Education … Continue reading IBSA Group report charts path for skilled manufacturing industry →

Approximately $34 million will be invested in the delivery of vehicle workshops, hardstands and shelters in Swanbourne, Western Australia to support modernisation of the Australian Defence Force and Royal Australian Air Force vehicle fleet.  Lendlease will deliver fit-for-purpose facilities and infrastructure to sustain the new fleet of trucks and trailers being procured for the Australian Defence Force, … Continue reading Australian Defence Force vehicles modernised under $34M funding →

Sheet metal manufacturing company Rowlands Metalworks has unveiled a new 3D welding robot capability, Arcemy. This technology is a first for South Australia and will drive expansion in Defence capabilities for the organisation.  Managing director of Rowlands Metalworks Cameron Johnston said the $500,000 investment, supported by a Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grant from the federal government’s Centre … Continue reading Rowlands Metalworks reveals new 3D welding robot Arcemy →

The federal government will invest $155 million in new and upgraded facilities at HMAS Cairns – a significant boost to the North Queensland economy. This investment will support the new Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels. Defence has engaged Watpac Construction as its Managing Contractor for the NCIS-8A HMAS Cairns Building and Maritime Works package. Prime … Continue reading HMAS Cairns to receive $155m upgrade →

The federal and South Australian governments have signed a $1.08 billion State Energy and Emissions Reduction Deal that will deliver secure, reliable and affordable energy to South Australians and help Australia continue to meet and beat its emissions reduction targets. Under the agreement, the governments will pursue initiatives that create additional dispatchable generation to help … Continue reading Federal and SA governments agree to $1.08bn energy agreement →

The Federal Government has announced a $9 million boost to Australia’s defence industry to develop an integrated system that can detect and neutralise improvised threats. The contract, awarded to Lockheed Martin Australia’s Science, Technology, Engineering Leadership and Research Laboratory (STELaRLaB), was given as part of Defence’s Counter Improvised Grand Threat Challenge (CIT-GC) initiative. It includes … Continue reading Lockheed Martin Australia wins Defence contract →

The federal government has announced it will cut red tape to allow a uniform scheme for automatic mutual recognition (AMR) of state and territory-based occupational licences and registrations. Under the new reform, builders, electricians, plumbers, architects, and other workers who hold an occupational licence in their home state or territory, and wish to work in … Continue reading $2.4bn economic boost as government cuts red tape for tradies →

More than 120 local companies have registered their interest with Naval Group to become tier-one capability partner of the Attack Class submarine project. The project has created almost 300 direct jobs in Australia, the company’s Australian subsidiary plans to double its local workforce in 2021  to prepare for building of a hull qualification section at … Continue reading Attack Class submarine project attracts more than 120 businesses →

The federal government has funded more than $1 million for two Australian space technology projects, as part of plans to involve more Australian companies in NASA’s Moon to Mars program. The first round of Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement grants will support the two businesses to develop their work, and tap into national … Continue reading First Moon to Mars grants target supply chains →

The federal government is supporting Australia’s manufacturers to turn their good ideas into world-beating realities that create more local jobs, with a new $30 million fund. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Commercialisation Fund will foster projects that bring industry and researchers together to commercialise new manufacturing products and processes. “Making … Continue reading $30m grants program to support local manufacturing →

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 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 →

The first F-35A aircraft has been inducted into BAE Systems Australia’s (BAESA) maintenance depot as part of the next milestone in the Joint Strike Fighter Program. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the F-35A fleet was now 33 strong and ready to deploy on operations. “This is about protecting and securing Australia’s interests but it’s also … Continue reading Australia celebrates F-35 program milestone →