Tag: Australian Government
CEFC spends record $1.9 billion on latest renewables investments
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has confirmed $1.9 billion in new investment commitments in the 2022-23 fiscal year, including a record $1.2 billion in renewable energy and grid-related funding commitments by Australia’s ‘green bank’, delivered despite adverse market conditions.
Businesses in Victoria to share $60m in plastics recycling grants
The Victorian government is urging local businesses to apply for the Federal Government’s $60 million Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) Plastics Technology Stream to support advanced and innovative technologies targeting hard-to-recycle plastics.
CSIRO, Boeing develop roadmap to sustainable aviation fuel
Australia's national science agency CSIRO and Boeing have joined forces on a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) Roadmap to establish consensus on developing an Australian SAF industry, identifying opportunities to generate and expand production using Australian feedstocks.
Public feedback sought for $40 million Critical Technologies Challenge Program
The Australian government has kickstarted a public consultation for the $40.2 million Critical Technologies Challenge program, which, along with the Australian Centre for Quantum Growth program, aims to help the nation stay at the forefront of quantum development.
$40 million announced for new CRC-P Grants round
The Australian government has allocated around $40 million to launch Round 15 of Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants, which will back small and medium businesses aiming to develop new technologies, products, and services.
3D printing among research focuses in $5.9m ARC Future Fellowships scheme
Six Monash researchers have been awarded a combined total of more than $5.9 million through the Australian Research Council Future Fellowships scheme for 2023, including Dr Yuman Zhu, whose research focuses on 3D printing technology to manufacture new titanium alloy components.
NSW, Federal Gov’t launch national approach to revive local rail manufacturing industry
The New South Wales government said it is manufacturing the next fleet of Tangara trains locally, paving the way for the creation of new jobs and a more reliable rail network.
Gov’t invests $9.8b for new Lockheed Martin-manufactured C-130J Hercules aircraft
The Australian Government is set to purchase 20 brand-new Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force in an effort to address future air transportation demands.
Evermil and Leussink pave way for Illawarra wheelchair-bound worker with autonomous 3D equipment
Wheelchair-using employees must be able to manoeuvre around the manufacturing workspace without difficulty and be safe from hazards including stairwells, narrow entrances, and inadequate restrooms. Making modifications to increase access can make a significant impact on how a disabled employee performs and feels at work.
Australian gov’t awards grants to advance hydrogen, mining and wine projects
Three University of Adelaide-led projects have received government funding from the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) program to help create new styles of wine, explore renewable natural hydrogen and recover critical minerals.
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