NSW’s emission reduction targets set in stone with new climate bill
The New South Wales (NSW) government has introduced the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill 2023, aiming to enshrine legal emissions reduction objectives and establish an independent Net Zero Commission.
Australia invests $3 million in world’s first wireless EV charging project
A fresh injection of $3 million from the Australian Government is set to drive advancements in the nation's electric vehicle sector, paving the way for trucks and buses to charge wirelessly while on the move along highways.
Ingka Group buys stake in $2b Australian wind farm
Ingka Group, which owns the majority of IKEA stores worldwide, has acquired a 15 per cent stake in the AUD$ 2 billion (€1.3 billion) Golden Plains wind farm of TagEnergy near Geelong, Australia.
NSW fuels green tech innovation with startup grants
A Newcastle-based startup is set to revolutionise clean energy production with its technology funded by the NSW Government's MVP Ventures Program.
Queensland brings Swanbank grid-scale battery to full operating capacity
The Queensland Government says a new grid-scale battery at Swanbank in Ipswich has reached a major commissioning milestone, with the facility now able to operate at full capacity to support the State’s electricity network while final regulatory and market approvals are completed.
WA’s domestic energy supply bolstered by gas policy reforms
Western Australia's domestic energy security is set to improve under significant changes to the state's gas policy regime, aimed at unlocking new supply and ensuring reliable energy for the region, as revealed in a news release.
CSIRO’s latest venture gains $15M to advance solar thermal tech, reduce industrial emissions
FPR Energy, a new venture established by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has raised $15 million in seed funding to advance next-generation solar thermal technology.
RMIT University unveils new tool to incorporate solar with building design
A team at RMIT University has developed software that would help architects and engineers incorporate solar systems into the conceptual design of a building.
JET Charge to power Perth’s first electric bus charging station
JET Charge, a company that manufactures electrical power equipment, has secured a $1.65 million contract to design, supply, install, and commission the electric bus charging infrastructure at Elizabeth Quay bus station in Perth.
Canadian clean energy innovator to boost renewable energy sector with regional HQ in Melbourne
Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas announced that Hydrostor, a Toronto-based clean energy innovator, is slated to set up its regional headquarters in Melbourne, enhancing the state’s renewable energy sector.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
