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Australian-first vanadium battery project planned for Kalgoorlie
The Cook Labor Government has announced plans to invest $150 million in a 50-megawatt vanadium battery in Kalgoorlie, aiming to enhance energy security in the Goldfields region while supporting local job creation.
MasterFoods trial new paper-based Squeeze-On packs in Australian first
MasterFoods has launched a pioneering trial of paper-based, recyclable single-serve Squeeze-On Tomato Sauce packs in Australia, reducing plastic content by 58 per cent.
Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme reaches eight billion containers returned
Queensland's Containers for Change scheme has achieved a remarkable milestone, with a staggering eight billion drink containers returned since its inception.
Tropic Wings secures ARENA funding for electric fleet in Queensland
In an Australian first for the private tour and charter sector, Far North Queensland is set to embrace electric tourism with the introduction of electric buses, with the support of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
AMSL Aero’s Vertiia aircraft completes test flight in historic first for Australian aviation
Australian aerospace company AMSL Aero’s eVTOL aircraft Vertiia has completed its maiden test flight in the Central West region of New South Wales.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
