Manildra Group

19/08/2026

Manildra Group is gearing up for the 2026 grain harvest, with casual Grain Handler opportunities now available across a number of our grain receival sites throughout regional NSW.

Working in partnership with Agri Labour Australia, we’re looking for people to join our harvest teams at Moree, Bellata, Bogan Gate, Manildra, Tabbita, Stockinbingal and Grong Grong.

These seasonal roles are a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Australian agriculture industry, work as part of a supportive team and help keep grain moving during one of the busiest times of the year.

Interested in joining us for the 2026 season? Visit the Agri Labour Australia website to apply.

https://www.agrilabour.com.au/candidates/current-positions/grain-harvest-workers-multiple-locations-across-nsw-bbbh29417/

13/08/2026

The latest edition of the Shoalhaven Starches Community Newsletter is now available on our website, sharing updates from across our Shoalhaven Starches site in Nowra, NSW.

In this edition, we recognise an important Zero Harm milestone, with the Shoalhaven Starches team achieving more than 12 months without a lost-time injury and highlight the rollout of Mates Looking Out for Mates, which has seen more than 400 employees take part in mental health and peer-support training.

We also share more about plans to strengthen Australia’s fuel security through increased Australian-made ethanol production, improvements helping to reduce delays at local rail crossings, and the role of our quarterly Community Consultative Committee meetings in supporting open, two-way dialogue with our neighbours and community.

These stories reflect the continued focus at Shoalhaven Starches on safety, our people, local investment and maintaining strong connections with the community in which we operate.

Read the latest edition to learn more about what is happening at Shoalhaven Starches here:

SHOALHAVEN STARCHES COMMUNITY REPORT Stories from our world-class manufacturing facility at Nowra, New South Wales

01/07/2026

29/06/2026

Why isn’t Australia using more of the ethanol we already produce?

A Current Affair recently spotlighted the opportunity to expand the use of locally made ethanol in our fuel mix-boosting fuel security, supporting regional communities, and offering motorists a cleaner, more affordable option.

Manildra Group CFO Ian Hanrahan outlined a practical, ready-now solution: Australian-made ethanol, produced in regional communities, supporting local jobs and strengthening our national fuel supply.

Great to see this important conversation gaining attention, thank you Deborah Knight and A Current Affair.

Watch the full segment here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2YXTec0gy0

The recent fuel crisis proved how vulnerable we really are and with...

18/06/2026

Have you spotted our new locomotives and wagons around NSW?

Captured rolling past our Shoalhaven Starches site on the south coast of NSW, Manildra Group’s new rolling stock forms part of our $250 million investment in rail, our largest single rail investment.

With 17 next-generation locomotives and 385 wagons joining our network, this investment is helping move more Australian-grown wheat, flour and finished goods by rail, strengthening supply chain resilience and supporting reliable supply to our facilities and customers.

11/06/2026

We’re excited to be heading to Adelaide for the Australian Distillers Association Conference next week!

As Australia’s largest producer of premium beverage-grade ethanol, Manildra Group is proud to support the distilling industry, from emerging craft producers to established global brands.

We can’t wait to catch up with distillers, brand owners and industry partners, and celebrate the creativity, quality and innovation shaping Australian spirits.

Come and say hello to the Manildra Group team, we’d love to see you there!

31/05/2026

India continues to accelerate its ethanol program, with motorists soon able to choose from a range of higher ethanol blends including E20, E22, E25 and E30 at the pump.

The move follows the introduction of new fuel standards and further investment in retail fuel infrastructure, giving consumers more choice while helping reduce reliance on imported oil.

While nations around the world are expanding ethanol use to strengthen energy security and reduce fuel import dependence, Australia's domestic ethanol industry remains significantly underutilised.

The question is no longer whether ethanol has a role to play in fuel security, it's how quickly countries are prepared to act.

Read More: https://www.team-bhp.com/news/you-may-soon-get-choose-ethanol-blend-based-engine-compatibility?amp&shem=rimspwouoe,

Customers will soon be able to choose ethanol-blended petrol based on their vehicle

25/05/2026

The conversation around fuel rationing in Australia is no longer hypothetical.

Recent headlines and government planning documents have highlighted just how exposed Australia remains to ongoing global fuel supply disruptions — and this issue is far from over.

While emergency fuel shipments may ease immediate pressure, Australia’s fuel security challenge will not be resolved quickly. The conversation around fuel rationing, supply resilience and long-term energy security is likely to continue throughout the rest of 2026.

At the same time, Australian-made ethanol is already being produced here in regional NSW from Australian agricultural products — ready to blend now.

Strengthening local biofuels means strengthening domestic fuel security, regional manufacturing and Australia’s long-term fuel resilience.

25/05/2026

A potential ceasefire may ease tensions in the Middle East — but experts warn the worst of Australia’s fuel disruption could still be ahead.

Shipping delays, constrained supply chains and global competition for fuel reserves are expected to continue for months.

As countries around the world scramble to secure supply, increase reserves and manage fuel shortages, Australia remains heavily reliant on imported refined fuels.

Home-grown fuel solutions matter more than ever.

Australian-made ethanol is ready to blend now — supporting regional jobs, local manufacturing and greater fuel security.

Donald Trump says he has “largely negotiated” an end to the war with Iran as part of a deal that would halt hostilities for 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite strong concerns within his own party that the bargain could leave Tehran’s Islamic regime in a stronger position.

14/05/2026

The momentum behind ethanol continues to grow globally, with the U.S. House recently passing legislation to allow year-round nationwide sales of E15 fuel.

The move has been welcomed as a major step forward for fuel security, consumer fuel choice, and support for domestic agriculture and manufacturing industries.

As countries around the world continue expanding ethanol use, it highlights the growing role renewable fuels can play in strengthening energy resilience and reducing reliance on imported fuels.

For Australia, the conversation around fuel security and home-grown fuel solutions has never been more important. With an established domestic ethanol industry and local feedstocks already being produced at scale, ethanol presents an opportunity to support regional communities, strengthen fuel supply resilience, and keep more of Australia’s energy dollars onshore.

Read more: https://ethanolrfa.org/media-and-news/category/news-releases/article/2026/05/rfa-applauds-house-passage-of-year-round-e15-legislation

The Renewable Fuels Association today celebrated the passage of HR 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, and applauded the 218 House members who today voted in favor of allowing year-round, nationwide sales of lower-cost E15. The bill passed with bipartisan support and now move...