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UNSW unveils high-speed motor prototype for electric vehicles

UNSW Sydney has introduced a new high-speed engine prototype intended to increase the range of electric vehicles (EVs).  Led by Associate Professor Rukmi Dutta and...

Port of Townsville, Edify Energy unveiled hydrogen export plans

Port of Townsville and Edify Energy have inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to investigate the process and feasibility of exporting hydrogen...

One in three Queensland homes are now equipped with rooftop solar panels

More than 600,000 Queensland homes and small businesses now have rooftop solar panels, demonstrating the state's commitment to utilising renewable energy to help drive...

Maoneng given green light to develop $150m Battery Energy Storage System in SA

The South Australian State Government has granted development approval to Maoneng Australia’s $150 million, 225MW project at Gould Creek. Located just 22 kilometres outside Adelaide,...

Detpak pioneers sustainable packaging with Australia’s first PFAS-free sugarcane range

South Australia-headquartered packaging solutions company Detpak has launched Vanguard, the first broad range of compostable sugarcane plates, bowls, and containers with No-Added PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).

G & J M Barwick to establish a regional organic waste processing facility in...

Tasmanian Minister for the Environment Roger Jaensch announced that G & J M Barwick has been selected as the successful applicant for $3 million...

Public consultation opens on NSW’s pioneering sustainable construction policy

Consultation is now open on New South Wales' first Protection of the Environment Policy (PEP) for Sustainable Construction, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting the use of recycled materials in major public infrastructure projects, including hospitals, schools, and roads.

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.

CSIRO backs local recycling startup transforming fabric into furniture

Fabric recycling startup Worn Up has ventured into a partnership with Australia’s national science agency CSIRO to test and improve its efforts to turn old faded uniforms into pieces of furniture. 

Local manufacturing receives boost with Mars Wrigley’s $28.8m investment

Snacks and treats manufacturer Mars Wrigley Australia announced an extra $28.8 million investment at its Ballarat factory to bolster its local innovation and manufacturing capabilities, building on more than $67 million invested since 2021.
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AMCA Impact Study highlights AI’s role in improving HVAC safety compliance

A new AMCA Impact Study has highlighted the growing challenge of helping HVAC contractors access reliable safety and compliance information quickly, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses operating in Australia's highly regulated construction environment.