When a critical medication that protects Australia’s most vulnerable communities runs short, who pays the price? A new investigation reveals the shocking gaps in our pharmaceutical sovereignty. By Simran Gill. In late February, Australia faced a crisis that few noticed but many felt: a serious shortage of benzathine benzylpenicillin G (BPG), an essential medication used…
Australian researchers have validated a quantum machine learning model for semiconductor fabrication on experimental data in what they described as a world-first that could reshape how future chips are designed. A research team led by CSIRO demonstrated that quantum machine learning can outperform classical artificial intelligence in modelling Ohmic contact resistance, a critical process step…
The Australian Government announced on Monday it would invest $12 million to develop new Australian-made medical devices and medicine for people with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Fourteen Australian start-up and innovator companies will receive funding and commercialisation support to develop improved treatment for management of cardiovascular disease and complications of type 1 and 2 diabetes.…
OneSteel Manufacturing announced on Monday the appointment of Amrit Mangat as the new general manager of operations at the Whyalla Steelworks. Mangat steps into the lead role after 14 years and multiple roles at the Whyalla steelmaking operation. He joined the steelworks as a reliability engineer after five years as a senior engineer for Rolls…
Emerging mineral processing technology company Zeotech announced on Monday the completion of its preliminary feasibility study for Australia’s first metakaolin production facility for low-carbon concrete. The study delivered what the company described as a compelling business case for its AusPozz project, which would establish a manufacturing facility at the Port of Bundaberg in Queensland. The…
Australian scientists have successfully transferred precision fermentation technology for creating dairy proteins from laboratory to industry, marking a breakthrough for alternative dairy production. The University of Queensland team, led by Professor Esteban Marcellin, has produced dairy proteins using Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator research bioreactors and transferred the technology to Sydney-based company All G for…
Australia’s cured meat and smallgoods manufacturing industry is experiencing modest growth despite health-conscious consumers turning away from processed meats, according to a new industry report. The industry, worth $5.4 billion in 2025, has grown by supporting stable domestic demand and a premiumisation trend that has allowed producers to increase unit prices. However, consumption of processed…
OneSteel Manufacturing has enhanced emergency response capabilities at its Whyalla Steelworks by bringing its Emergency Response Team services in-house, creating local jobs and boosting community skills. The company announced on Monday it had transitioned from external providers to an internal emergency response model, removing reliance on outside services while improving quality and responsiveness. The move…
Australian scientists have developed a revolutionary nanomaterial that can extract clean drinking water from air humidity, potentially helping millions of people without access to safe water. The “light as a feather” material can hold more than three times its weight in water and works far faster than existing commercial technologies, researchers from UNSW announced this…
A Melbourne biotechnology company has become one of the first in Australasia to receive a licence to manufacture stem cells, potentially reducing Australia’s reliance on overseas bio-tech manufacturers. The Therapeutic Goods Administration granted Magellan Stem Cells the manufacturing licence for its Braeside facility in Melbourne’s southeast, the company announced this week. The decision places Magellan…