Australian gov’t approves major Riverina wind farm to power 590,000 homes
The Australian Government has approved the Pottinger Wind Farm in the Riverina region of New South Wales, a project expected to generate enough renewable energy to power about 590,000 homes once operational.
Hazer’s UK hydrogen collaboration gains gov’t backing
Hazer Group Ltd has announced that its UK partner, EnergyPathways plc, has secured recognition from the UK Government for the Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) as a project of national significance.
$180M in funding to support manufacturing, industrial emissions cuts in regional Australia
Manufacturing and other energy-intensive industries in regional Australia are being targeted under a new $180 million funding round announced by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help cut emissions and modernise industrial operations.
Renewable energy boost as Victoria approves gigawatt-scale battery
The Victorian Government has approved the state’s largest battery storage project, a one-gigawatt facility at Pacific Green’s Portland Energy Park, which it says will support cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable renewable energy for households and businesses.
Australia sets 2035 climate target with focus on manufacturing, clean energy
The Albanese Government has set Australia’s 2035 climate change target at a 62 to 70 per cent reduction in emissions from 2005 levels, highlighting the role of renewable energy and low-emissions manufacturing in driving the transition.
WA Gov’t unveils SWIS Transmission Plan to boost renewable energy, manufacturing
The WA Government has unveiled the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) Transmission Plan, outlining major upgrades to the State’s main power grid to accelerate the clean energy transition while expanding opportunities in local manufacturing.
ARENA outlines vision for First Nations inclusion in renewable energy transition
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), outlining a commitment to ensuring First Nations peoples are engaged and able to benefit from the nation’s clean energy transition.
$1.1B federal program to drive Australian-made renewable fuels
The Australian Government has announced a $1.1 billion investment to accelerate local manufacturing of cleaner liquid fuels, aimed at strengthening supply chains and supporting the nation’s transition to net zero.
AMGC supports WA manufacturer in expanding into wind energy sector
Turbine Solutions has secured $453,230 in funding through the Western Australian Government’s Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program, administered by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC).
ARENA backs UNSW spin-off to advance solar panel fault detection
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed up to $3.96 million to support Lab 360 Solar, a University of New South Wales start-up, in developing drone-based technology for inspecting solar farms.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
