Australian gov’t announces major boost to renewable energy in Victoria and Tasmania
The Australian Government has revealed plans to allocate a substantial portion of Australia's largest-ever tender for renewable energy to bolster sources in Victoria and Tasmania.
UNSW receives global acclaim at Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Impact Awards
Schneider Electric, a prominent figure in energy management and automation's digital transformation, has revealed the winners of its annual Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards on the global stage.
Government launches first ever National Plastic Plan
The Morrison Government launched today Australia's first National Plastic Plan – banning single use plastics such as polystyrene consumer packaging in the upcoming months.
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NSW allocates $275 million for net zero manufacturing grants
The NSW Government is today unveiling a substantial $275 million allocation in grants as part of the Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative, aimed at cementing NSW as the premier destination for the development and production of clean technology.
Queensland Pacific Metals wins backing for gas production, TECH Project ambitions
Queensland Pacific Metals (QPM) has received binding commitments to raise $16 million at a share price of $0.07 per share, including a $5 million strategic investment by ore supplier Societe des Mines de la Tontouta (SMT) and a $1.5 million investment by General Motors (GM) as part of an existing investment deal.
Qld launches $487M recycling fund to expand waste infrastructure
The Queensland Government has announced a A$487 million Waste Reduction and Recycling Activation Fund as part of its Less Landfill, More Recycling 2035 plan, with the investment aimed at expanding recycling infrastructure, supporting councils and industry, and reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Sungrow ranked Australia’s top inverter and battery manufacturer for 2024
Sungrow has been named the number one inverter and residential battery manufacturer in Australia for 2024, according to new data released by solar industry authority SunWiz.
NSW backs $70M green hydrogen and ammonia project to support Moree farms
The New South Wales government has approved an innovative green hydrogen and ammonia project near Moree aimed at helping farms reduce emissions, with the facility expected to supply renewable fuel and fertiliser for agricultural operations in the region.
National strategy targets growth in Australia’s fashion and textile manufacturing
The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and R.M.Williams have unveiled a ten-year plan aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing across Australia’s fashion and textile sector, outlining a coordinated national strategy intended to rebuild capability in textile, clothing and footwear production.
Major south-west Victoria wind project gets gov’t green light
The Victorian Government has approved the Kentbruck Green Power Hub, a 600-megawatt wind farm near Nelson in south-west Victoria, following a detailed environmental assessment process.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
