Thursday, August 6, 2026

Research reveals potential role of electric vehicles in Australia’s remote parts

A study from the Australian National University has highlighted how electric vehicles (EV) can benefit communities in remote and regional parts of the country.  Published...

Hydrogen fuel cell breakthrough at UNSW targets transport and aviation use

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have unveiled a redesigned hydrogen fuel cell that they say addresses a longstanding technical limitation, potentially advancing the use of clean energy in sectors such as freight, transport and aviation.

Townsville TAFE opens advanced manufacturing and renewable energy training hub

North Queensland residents looking to benefit from the Queensland Government’s investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and housing can now refine their skills at a new, state-of-the-art training facility.

Australia posts record quarter for electric vehicle sales

Australia has recorded its strongest quarter yet for electric vehicle (EV) sales, with the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) warning that policy certainty will be crucial to maintaining momentum in the shift to cleaner transport.

Heidelberg Materials, Leilac partner for advanced carbon capture plant

Calix Limited announced that its subsidiary, Leilac Limited, and Heidelberg Materials have entered into a Joint Venture (JV) for the Leilac-2 demonstration plant at Heidelberg Materials' Ennigerloh cement plant in Germany.

ARENA backs Queensland’s large-scale renewable hydrogen project in Gladstone

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced $20 million in financing to Stanwell Corporation Limited (Stanwell) on behalf of the Australian Government to assist a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study for a large-scale renewable hydrogen project in Gladstone, Queensland.

MGA Thermal lands $17M to accelerate energy storage manufacturing

Energy storage company MGA Thermal says new investment will support the expansion of its manufacturing capacity as it scales up deployment of its long-duration thermal energy storage technology aimed at decarbonising heavy industry.

AMSL Aero’s hydrogen-powered aircraft wins $5M ARENA funding

Aerospace startup AMSL Aero has received $5.43 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help develop its hydrogen-powered electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. 

Australia’s resources sector eyes growth despite commodity price shifts

Australia's resources and energy exports are poised for continued growth, even in the face of softening commodity prices, according to the December 2023 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ) from the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources.

Altech receives extension for €46.7M German funding approval deadline for CERENERGY battery project

Altech Batteries Ltd has announced that the deadline to meet the conditions attached to a €46.7 million German government funding approval for its CERENERGY® sodium chloride solid-state battery project has been extended to 30 September 2026.
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How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity

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