It is now well understood by innovation policy analysts and advisers that, on many fronts, Australia stands at a pivotal crossroads in its innovation journey. By John H Howard. The nation’s future prosperity will depend less on the minerals it digs up from the earth or the crops it grows, but increasingly on the code…
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By Anne Vo, University of Wollongong At a time of widespread global trade instability, Australia should be expanding and diversifying its economic partnerships. Supply chains remain fragile, and protectionist rhetoric is once again gaining traction in major Western economies. US President Donald Trump’s America First agenda includes sweeping tariffs on imports, withdrawal from multilateral agreements…
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CSIRO is inviting SMEs and startups developing solutions in digital technologies and artificial intelligence to apply for its latest Innovate to Grow program, a free eight-week, online course assisting companies with R&D. According to a statement on Thursday from the national science agency, expressions of interest have opened for the round, which will provide successful…
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We are pleased to present our expert panel of judges for Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers 2025. Meet our judges, each of which enabled an independent, credible, arm’s-length evaluation of nominees for @AuManufacturing‘s campaign. You can see the results of said campaign — this year’s Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers list — here. Mike Jennings…
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Below is the introduction speech from @AuManufacturing’s Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers awards event, held on May 7. You can view the 2025 list here. Welcome to the awards for Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers, something @AuManufacturing has the great privilege of hosting for the third year running. I’d like to begin by respectfully acknowledging…
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After launching our campaign in November last year, @AuManufacturing announced Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2025 at an event at Crown Melbourne’s River Room on Wednesday. Following a national search and the judgments of six experts, this title is very happy to share the list, as well as the category award winners. Please see…
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THC beverages manufacturer Althea Group Holdings (AGH) has sold off its Althea Company pharmaceutical subsidiary to medicinal cannabis producer Tasmanian Botanics to focus on US expansion.
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Bricklaying robot builder Fastbrick’s plan for a major capital raise were almost crushed until the government’s takeover panel stepped in.
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Tungsten concentrate producer Almonty Industries has announced an offtake agreement with Tungsten Parts Wyoming and Israeli firm Metal Tech for defence applications.
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Dairy maker Bega Group will close its Strathmerton cheese factory in Victoria by mid-2026, cutting 300 jobs, as it transfers operations to its existing NSW facilities in Bega.
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