Australia NewsManufacturing Up as Exports Surge: IndexSavePrintA container ship is pushed to it's berth by a tug at the Port of Melbourne on June 6, 2018. William West/AFP/Getty ImagesAAP9/2/2019|Updated: 9/2/2019 Manufacturing activity picked up in August, a survey of Australian companies suggests, as exports for the industry hit a ten-month high.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesIsraeli Head Lands in Australia for High-Profile TripFeb 08, 2026ANU Holds Award for Ex-PM Guilty of Human Rights Crimes as Revocation Drags OnFeb 07, 2026Illegal, High-Power E-bikes to Be Crushed in CrackdownFeb 07, 2026Leaders Urge Peace During Israeli President’s VisitFeb 07, 2026Related TopicsmanufacturingCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare