CSIRO’s ON program champions next-gen healthcare, clean tech solutions
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has announced the 11 project teams selected for the ninth cohort of its ON Accelerate program, highlighting its focus on drug development, healthcare delivery, and sustainability innovations.
Youth Week brings focus on workplace safety for young employees, says SafeWork NSW
SafeWork NSW is using Youth Week to remind employers of their legal obligations to ensure the safety and well-being of the over half a million young workers in New South Wales, urging them to reflect on workplace safety for employees aged 25 and under.
RMIT develops tech to replace petroleum with eco-friendly bio-oils
Australian technology developed at RMIT University is paving the way for more sustainable and cost-effective production of bio-oils, which could replace petroleum-based products in industries like electronics, construction, and automotive.
Manufacturers must modernise ops to survive global uncertainty, says ECI Solutions
Global economic instability and shifting political conditions are placing immense pressure on Australian manufacturers, with supply chain disruptions driving up costs and making it harder to maintain profitability, prompting calls from ECI Solutions for improved operational visibility.
Tweed Shire turns cyclone debris into renewable energy
Tweed Shire Council has partnered with Cape Byron Power to convert more than 4,000 tonnes of green waste generated by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred into renewable energy.
Green innovations take centre stage at Western Sydney Manufacturers Forum
Green concrete, TikTok and smart beer brewing technology are among the innovative solutions being explored by manufacturers to support Australia's net zero by 2050 target, according to discussions at the Western Sydney Manufacturers Forum held last week.
Defence manufacturing deal paves way for veteran jobs in regional South Australia
A new partnership between South Australian veteran-owned businesses ARES Armaments Australia and Aimpoint is set to boost defence manufacturing capabilities while creating meaningful employment pathways for veterans in the region.
Construction begins on TAFE Gippsland’s clean energy training hub
Construction has officially commenced on a new clean energy training facility at TAFE Gippsland’s Morwell campus, as part of efforts to prepare more Victorians for careers in the state’s expanding renewable energy sector.
Holbrook locals encouraged to recycle and earn with Return and Earn
Residents in Holbrook are being encouraged to take part in the Return and Earn scheme this April by recycling eligible drink containers at the Holbrook Sporting Complex.
City of Sydney unveils five-year plan to reach net zero by 2035
The City of Sydney has unveiled a renewed draft environmental strategy aimed at keeping the city on track to reach net zero emissions by 2035, with proposals that include cutting operational energy use by 30 per cent and phasing out the use of fossil gas across its operations.
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