Hundreds of workers will finish up at Queensland's Fisher and Paykel refrigerator factory next week as the company prepares to shift operations to Thailand.
The announcement that clothing manufacturer Pacific Brands will cut 1850 jobs in Australia over 18 months has created an uproar among workers, industry and politicians alike.
Champion Compressors, has officially unveiled its new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburb of Dandenong.
Activity in China's manufacturing sector contracted overall for a sixth consecutive month in January, despite rising one percentage point from December.
Manufacturing activity fell for the sixth month in a row in November, with the Australian PMI falling solidly by 7.7 points to 32.7.
The federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Senator Kim Carr has accused the Opposition of running down the manufacturing sector.
Latest figures show China’s manufacturing sector contracted sharply in October, with export orders particularly hit hard.
The federal government has announced the introduction of an innovation council for manufacturing to develop a strategy for the industry’s future.
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) is trying to find ways of attracting more women to the industry's apprenticeships.
Five companies and individuals have been recognised for their industry expertise at the recent AMTIL Advanced Manufacturing Awards.