Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has placed science, technology and advanced manufacturing front and centre in Labor’s policy structures as a part of a significant shadow cabinet reshuffle ahead of a possible election later in the year.
Brisbane-based precast pool company Plungie has announced a partnership to supply builder Metricon for new homes.
Eighteen food and beverage manufacturing companies in Western Australia have been awarded grants under the Value Add Investment Grants program.
Australian owned manufacturer PPE Tech is set to launch a new P2 face mask into the local market. The company, established in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, has received Therapeutic Goods Administration registration for the masks, as well as certification to P2 standard from CertMark International. The Mansfield, Queensland company said the new mask (pictured,…
Hazer Group presses ahead with hydrogen and graphite pilot plant Technology development company the Hazer Group is pressing ahead with the development of a pilot plant to prove its Hazer process, a low-emission hydrogen and graphite production technology (main image). The Perth company told investors detailed engineering design of its 100 tonne per annum commercial…
Bootmaker RM Williams will reshore those parts of its manufacturing operations currently overseas, according to media reports. The AFR reported iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest as saying he would spend ‘whatever it takes’ to return 35 per cent of production currently overseas to our shores. RM Williams makes its iconic bushman’s boots and belts at…
China’s punitive tariffs on Australian wine have slashed wine exports to the middle kingdom to a trickle. Australian makers sent only $3.5 million worth of wine to China in December, down from $162.9 million in October according to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Red wine exports fell from $159.9 million in October to…
A three-month recycling program is underway, partnering Bathurst Regional Council with Textile Recyclers Australia.
Adelaide outdoor blind manufacturer Ziptrack plans to boost innovation and production, including exports, from a new $10 million factory it is constructing at the Tonsley Innovation District. Construction of the new 3,000 square metre premises is underway with the company sourcing $1 million worth of equipment for the move to Tonsley, a mixed education, R&D…
A University of NSW team has developed a ceramic-based ink containing calcium phosphate, allowing the creation of 3D printable bone-like structures with living cells.
