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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.  The...

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. 

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.

DroneShield teams up with Lockheed Martin to strengthen UAS defence

ASX-listed DroneShield announced its partnership with Lockheed Martin Australia’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Leadership and Research Laboratory (STELaRLab) for the Agile Shield program.

LIT’s high-capacity cathode material to be made available to battery manufacturers for testing

Lithium Australia (ASX: LIT) subsidiary VSPC announced that it has produced lithium manganese ferro phosphate (LMFP) cathode powder of advanced and consistent quality, for...

Steel manufacturing collaboration targets lower emissions, onshore jobs

Sims Limited and Equest Steel Pty Ltd, trading as Alter Steel, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a scrap supply and services agreement that supports the development of a new electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking facility in Pinkenba, Queensland.

Loop Organics reveals initiatives after Hunter Manufacturing Awards win

Organics recycling and management specialist Loop Organics said its compost recycles by-products from sewage treatment that created a high-quality, nutrientrich soil conditioner dubbed 'Biomix.'

DroneShield expands R&D, manufacturing capacity to $400M with new global HQ

DroneShield has boosted its research and development (R&D) and manufacturing capabilities by opening a new global headquarters in Pyrmont, New South Wales.
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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.