Port of Newcastle partners with industry leaders to drive energy transition
The Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct (CEP) has taken a step forward, signing agreements for Front End Engineering Designs (FEED) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).
Australian Strategic Materials receives major gov’t backing for rare earths project
The Australian Government is positioning Dubbo as a central hub in its strategy to enhance Australia’s critical minerals and rare earths industry in New South Wales.
Austin Engineering ships dipper bucket to major US client
Austin Engineering has achieved a major milestone in its growth strategy with the export of its high-performance Armadillo dipper bucket, which has been shipped to a leading US copper miner and is set to arrive on schedule this month.
First Royal Australian Navy sailors complete US nuclear power training under AUKUS
In a landmark achievement under the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) security partnership, seven enlisted sailors from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) have graduated from the United States Navy's Nuclear Power School.
Modulate, InfraBuild partner on durable, relocatable office space in Newcastle
InfraBuild, an Australian recycling firm, has advanced its sustainability efforts by installing a relocatable two-storey office complex made from shipping containers at its vast one-million-square-metre facility in Mayfield, Newcastle.
Victoria’s Manufacturing Hall of Fame celebrates excellence and gender equity initiative launch
Victoria's manufacturing industry took the spotlight at the 22nd Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards, where the government announced a new initiative, Making it Equal: Victoria’s Women in Manufacturing Strategy, to promote gender equity in the sector.
Aluminium Council urges gov’t to recognise bauxite and alumina as critical minerals
The Australian Aluminium Council has reiterated its demand for the inclusion of bauxite, alumina, and aluminium on Australia’s Critical Minerals list, following a new report that outlines escalating risks to the sector.
WHISE partners with industry to drive gender equity in manufacturing
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s launch of the Women in Manufacturing Strategy, describing it as a key step toward achieving gender equity within the traditionally male-dominated sector.
Experts gather at UNSW to discuss Australia’s future in flow battery manufacturing
Advancements in long-duration energy storage, essential for the expanded use of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, will take centre stage this week at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney.
Coles expands automated grocery ops with second fulfilment centre
Coles has opened its second state-of-the-art Customer Fulfilment Centre in Wetherill Park, NSW, bolstering its tech-driven supply chain strategy, with the launch attended by Minister Chris Bowen, Chairman James Graham, and CEO Leah Weckert.
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How AI is revolutionising Aussie manufacturing’s renewable energy transition
Australian manufacturers are facing a perfect storm of energy challenges, with most regions in the country experiencing a surge in power prices in the second quarter of 2024. This price volatility comes at a critical time when the global manufacturing landscape is increasingly prioritising sustainability and energy efficiency as key factors in competitiveness.
