The textile industry still exists in Australia, but it’s misunderstood and strengthening it will be essential in addressing environmental and social problems. Brent Balinski speaks to Meriel Chamberlin, founder of Full Circle Fibres. “TCF” is a peculiarly Australian, bureaucratic category for a misunderstood, thrown-together collection of industries, believes Meriel Chamberlin. “That is such a vast,…
5) The importance of space technology in Australia The federal government recently cancelled a number of key space initiatives, including funding for the Access to Space and National Space Mission for Earth Observation programs. Rather than assess the merit of these decisions, I’d rather emphasise the importance of space to our country. By Adam Gilmour.…
Keith Milne runs Uncle Harry’s Vegan Grill, a company he decided to buy in 2018 at age 70. He tells Brent Balinski about why he did it, and the satisfaction he finds in running an enduring veggie burger business. “I was actually all ready to retire,” recalls Keith Milne. “I had a BT-50 and a…
Public hearings for the inquiry on developing advanced manufacturing in Australia will be held on Tuesday at 9:00 am in Brisbane, examining the health, robotics and space sectors. According to a statement on Monday, the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources will hear from stakeholders representing those sectors on “what is needed to…
What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to this site were reading. 5) AUKUS technology sharing comes a step closer Australian access to foreign technologies on a range of cutting edge industrial technologies is a step closer following progress in the US Senate to the provision of exemptions from export…
MicroBioGen is breeding world-renowned microorganisms, and believes these could be useful in everything from baking better bread to deep space travel. Brent Balinski visited the company’s lab and heard about how baker’s yeast is ancient and ubiquitous, yet remains full of untapped potential. Based in Northern Sydney’s Macquarie Park is a company dedicated to extending…
What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to this site were reading. 5) EOS lines up cash and credit to fund growth Defence, space and communications manufacturer Electro Optic Systems has beefed up its finances achieving a net cash balance of $42.2 million as at June 30 as it expands…
@AuManufacturing’s quest to identify Australia’s 50 most innovative manufacturers for 2023 ended last week. A new 36-page report on some of the companies featured, what we can learn from them, analysis from judges, different ways of understanding innovation (from the innovators themselves) and more is now available. The 2023 Awards Report is available for free,…
@AuManufacturing concluded its Australia’s 50 most innovative manufacturers campaign this week with an event at the Clayton Hotel on Tuesday. Below is the introductory speech, reflecting on what came out of our four-month effort. I thank everyone in this room for coming out to this breakfast event, to meet with your peers, and to celebrate…
What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to this site were reading. 5) Enware to quit manufacturing in Australia: report Enware, an 86-year-old plumbing and safety equipment company, will stop manufacturing at its Australian headquarters, according to a report. US business Watts Water Technologies completed an acquisition of Enware on…