Report shows expanded access to battery recycling across Australia
Australians have increased access to safe battery recycling, according to new data released by the Battery Stewardship Council through B-cycle’s latest Positive Charge Report, which outlines the current reach and performance of the national voluntary battery stewardship scheme.
Vaxxas secures TGA licence to expand manufacturing of therapeutic goods in Brisbane
Australian biotechnology company Vaxxas has been granted a Therapeutic Goods Administration licence to manufacture therapeutic goods, clearing the way for GMP-compliant manufacturing at its Brisbane biomedical facility and supporting the progression of clinical trials for its proprietary high-density microarray patch technology.
Melbourne manufacturing startup backed by Virescent Ventures to scale grid safety tech
Virescent Ventures has joined an AUD 50 million funding round for Melbourne-based IND Technology, supporting the expansion of the company’s Australian-developed manufacturing of Early Fault Detection (EFD) systems for energy utilities worldwide.
Container Exchange launches low-emissions transport pilot for container recycling
Container Exchange has announced a 12-month pilot to trial the use of renewable diesel in trucks transporting containers across South East Queensland as part of the state’s Containers for Change scheme.
CSIRO seeks feedback on draft GenCost report on electricity generation costs
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has released the draft GenCost 2025-26 Report for public consultation, outlining updated estimates on the cost of new-build electricity generation and pathways to meeting Australia’s renewable energy and emissions targets.
New Return and Earn machine opens at Woodrising Shopping Centre
Lake Macquarie residents have access to an additional container recycling option with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine at Woodrising Shopping Centre, according to information released by Return and Earn.
Manufacturing growth eases in December, S&P Global Flash Australia PMI shows
Australia’s manufacturing sector and broader private sector activity continued to expand in December, though at the slowest pace in seven months, according to Flash Australia PMI data released by S&P Global.
DroneShield lands $49.6M contract for counter-drone systems in Europe
DroneShield Limited has confirmed it has been awarded a contract worth $49.6 million for a European end-customer, the company said in a statement released to the ASX.
IperionX and Carver Pump to accelerate manufacturing of titanium components for US Navy ships
IperionX Limited has announced a partnership with US-based Carver Pump Company aimed at accelerating the manufacturing of critical titanium components for naval shipbuilding.
WA unveils proposed planning framework for major renewable energy developments
The Western Australian Government has released a draft Renewable Energy Planning Code and supporting guidelines for public consultation, outlining a proposed framework to guide how renewable energy projects are assessed across the State.
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining
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