SA commences historic ban on single-use plastic
South Australia has banned single-use plastic products in a historic move that could radicalize the way plastic is regulated throughout Australia.
"South Australia is yet...
Circular Economy Business Support Fund opens 3rd round
The third round of the Victorian government's Circular Economy Business Support Fund is now open, supporting lone organisations and collaborative partnerships with initiatives that enhance Victorian industry's capability and capacity to identify, implement, commercialize, and scale circular solutions.
New life for electric vehicle batteries
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On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $1.49 million in funding to Melbourne battery technology company...
First Aussie-made electric bus hits Adelaide’s streets
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has officially launched the first Australian designed, engineered and manufactured electric bus to be used on a public transport...
New ARENA-backed project to examine the feasibility of expanding the Shoalhaven Pumped Hydro Scheme
Origin Energy has received $2 million in funding from ARENA to assess the feasibility of expanding the Shoalhaven Pumped Hydro Scheme.
Located 150 kilometres south...
Experts say Australia’s policy on renewable energy stifles investments in the sector
California-based renewable energy company Solar Reserve has abandoned plans to develop electricity plants for the public market in Australia because of the Government’s hostile...
Sustainable construction project clinches Australia’s top engineering award
The 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards - People & Projects has celebrated the pinnacle of Australian engineering achievements at a prestigious gala dinner held in Melbourne last night.
Four new members announced in consortium developing ‘Queensland’s next big industry’
Four new members will join a consortium between Stanwell and Japanese hydrogen supplier Iwatani Corporation, which will commence a $10.4 million feasibility study into...
New ARENA-backed project to investigate the use of renewable energy for making metal
Mining and metals company Element 25 Limited has received $490,000 in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to examine the viability of...
Orica to be powered by 100% renewable electricity
Orica has today taken another step towards achieving its net zero ambition by 2050, by announcing it will source 100 per cent renewable electricity...