Tag: New South Wales
Over 500 NSW students join virtual AI work placement initiative
More than 500 students from 134 schools across New South Wales are undertaking a week-long virtual work placement focused on artificial intelligence (AI) through a partnership between the NSW Department of Education and leading technology organisations.
Sydney’s electric bus fleet grows as Transit Systems expands locally manufactured vehicles
Transit Systems has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s announcement of 151 new battery electric buses, describing it as a major milestone in the state’s transition to a cleaner and more sustainable public transport network.
NSW targets manufacturing investment in expanding plant-based protein market
The NSW Government has released a new prospectus promoting regional opportunities in plant-based protein manufacturing, outlining measures intended to attract investment, support local industries, and encourage growth in the state’s food production sector.
Australian gov’t approves major Riverina wind farm to power 590,000 homes
The Australian Government has approved the Pottinger Wind Farm in the Riverina region of New South Wales, a project expected to generate enough renewable energy to power about 590,000 homes once operational.
Major recycling projects to turn plastic waste into valuable manufacturing materials
More than 17,000 tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastics, including soft plastic packaging, will be diverted from landfill each year in regional New South Wales under two new recycling projects backed by the Australian and New South Wales governments in partnership with industry.
NSW’s Return and Earn hits 14 billion containers recycled
The Return and Earn scheme in New South Wales has surpassed 14 billion drink containers recycled since its launch in December 2017.
Transgrid finalises plan to maintain grid stability amid renewable energy transition
Transgrid has finalised its system strength plan for New South Wales, setting out a portfolio of solutions designed to maintain grid stability as the state transitions away from coal-fired power generation.
Boral opens precasting facility at Emu Plains site for Harbour Tunnel project
Boral Limited has commenced a new phase of operations at its Emu Plains site with the official opening of a precasting facility dedicated to supporting the Western Harbour Tunnel project, continuing the site's 140-year legacy in Sydney’s infrastructure development.
Box Divvy pushes for better snack awareness amid rising ultra-processed food consumption
Community-led food cooperative Box Divvy is urging Australians to take a closer look at what's in their pantry, calling out common snack foods that are marketed as healthy but often contain ultra-processed ingredients.
NSW moves forward with local manufacturing plans for new train fleet
The NSW Government has launched industry engagement for its Future Fleet Program, marking the next step in plans to replace the ageing Tangara train fleet by early 2027 and support local train manufacturing.
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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.
