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 ArticlesNSW Police Face Potential Legal Trouble After ProtestsFeb 10, 2026ADF Sexual Violence Survivors ‘Cut Off at the Knees’Feb 10, 2026Medical Specialists to Disclose Fees Amid Bulk-Billing RiseFeb 10, 2026Top Barrister and Charity Boss Found Dead after Child Abuse ArrestFeb 09, 2026Related TopicsmanufacturingCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare