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Researchers at La Trobe University have developed a portable biosensor that may allow rapid, on-site detection of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water, potentially reducing the need for samples to be sent to specialist laboratories for analysis.

The Australian Council of Recycling has urged the Federal Government to urgently introduce national packaging reforms, warning that without regulatory action Australia’s plastic recycling sector faces the risk of contraction and closure, according to a new ACOR-backed report.

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.

An Australian manufacturer of recycled-plastic souvenirs is expanding its production footprint internationally after securing a supply agreement with SEA LIFE’s global aquarium network, a move that highlights how small-scale community recycling can be integrated into global manufacturing and tourism supply chains.

DroneShield has renewed its support for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Drone Racing Team for 2026, continuing a partnership that the company says is focused on skills development and innovation in drone operations. 

Babcock Australasia has secured a $42 million extension to its Counter Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (C-CBRNE) asset management contract, a program that involves the sustainment, integration and support of specialised equipment supplied through Australian-based industry partners.

A new study by researchers at UNSW Sydney has found that around 20 per cent of solar panels may degrade far faster than expected, with some potentially lasting only half of their anticipated lifetime.

MIT engineers have developed a 3D-printable aluminium alloy that is significantly stronger and more heat-resistant than conventional aluminium, a breakthrough that could support the development of lighter components for aerospace and other industrial applications, according to the institute.

Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin are leading a collaborative research effort to develop a new 3D printing approach that could change how semiconductor chips and electronic packages are manufactured. 

Australia’s submarine company ASC has entered into a collaboration with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) to develop specialised nuclear career pathways linked to the AUKUS submarine program.