Meet the robot scientists transforming research discovery
University of Newcastle scientists are trialling two advanced chemistry robots capable of rapidly testing thousands of chemical combinations, opening new opportunities in medicines, critical minerals, water treatment and advanced manufacturing.
Read More$2.5 billion investment in the Hunter’s future
More than 1,000 Hunter jobs are secure, after the Albanese and the Minns Labor Governments have jointly contributed $2.5 billion to secure the future of aluminium smelting in the region.
Read MoreFinal Call: Hunter Manufacturing Awards Entries Close 20 August
The 2026 Awards shine a spotlight on the people and businesses across our region shaping the future of Australian manufacturing: the innovators, the problem‑solvers, and the next generation.
Read More$500 million investment in Hunter steelmaking
Greensteel Australia announced on 7 July that it has secured the historic 70,000 sqm site at 51 Industrial Drive, Mayfield North, and will invest $500 million to build Australia’s first new steel mill in more than 30 years. The mill will be the first in the country to run entirely on electricity, with no gas used anywhere in the process.
Read MoreFirst Bluebottle Hull Christened as part of Royal Australian Navy’s Program of Record
Ocius Technology has marked a milestone in the delivery of the Royal Australian Navy’s $176 million Bluebottle Program of Record, with the ceremonial christening of the first Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel (USV) hull to be delivered under the contract announced in March.
Read MoreKongsberg Missile Factory Construction Milestone Reached
A ‘topping out’ ceremony was held on 19 May at the Kongsberg Missile Factory at Astra Aerolab Precinct, Newcastle Airport, marking a major construction milestone for this complex manufacturing and maintenance facility.
Read MoreWe Make It Here – A region ready to shine on local & national stage
Manufacturing across our region continues to evolve and adapt,
asserting its place as a vital contributor to Australia’s industrial
landscape and is entering a period of renewed confidence and
visibility.
Train manufacturing jobs coming back to the Hunter
Almost 40 years since the Tangara trains were built in Newcastle,
the work to extend their life is coming back to the Hunter, with
the NSW Government establishing two new production lines at
the rail facility in Cardiff.
New high speed response vessel for NSW
Port Authority has unveiled a new 10-metre state-of-the-art marine response vessel that has been designed and constructed under the craftsmanship of local master marine builders in Newcastle.
Read MoreKongsberg Defence Australia officially opens Newcastle office as Hunter workforce grows
Kongsberg Defence Australia has officially opened its Newcastle office, marking another major milestone for the company. The new premises will accommodate Kongsberg Defence Australia’s expanding local workforce, which has more than doubled this year.
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