University of Melbourne, Orsted establish offshore wind partnership
A new partnership between the University of Melbourne and global offshore wind developer Orsted is expected to boost Australia’s transition towards renewable energy.
Arnott’s Group opens $65 million automated distribution centre in Western Sydney
The Arnott’s Group has officially launched its new automated distribution centre in Huntingwood, Western Sydney, in a bid to boost domestic and international growth initiatives.
Queensland collaborates with global energy giant to create two new wind farms
Stanwell Corporation, a Queensland state-owned energy corporation, has partnered with global renewables powerhouse RWE to facilitate the rollout of the former's 9 to 10 GW pipeline of projects, beginning with two huge wind farms.
New Queensland Material Recycling Facility nears completion
A new $40.5 million material recycling facility (MRF) on the Sunshine Coast is nearing its completion and is expected to go live by the end of 2023, according to an announcement from the Queensland government.
Australia announces new areas for offshore carbon capture storage exploration
The Federal Government has launched the 2023 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release, outlining new areas for exploration to help Australia lower emissions and meet its net zero goals.
Businesses increase supply chain focus to accelerate decarbonisation efforts – research says
Schneider Electric Sustainability Index 2023 report has revealed that companies are concentrating more on supply chains to reduce their emissions with 78 per cent of business leaders agreeing that ‘companies can significantly address their carbon footprint through greater visibility of environmental outcomes across their supply chain’.
Jetty contract worth $14 million boosts local manufacturing in WA
Wangara company Global Trade Sales contracted to deliver $14 million in upgrades at Hillarys and Fremantle has been installing the WA-made jetties after local manufacturers geared up to supply major components often made overseas.
MILKLAB, saveBOARD showcase recycled materials at Melbourne exhibition
Plant and dairy milk brand MILKLAB has showcased a sustainable building material made from recycled waste, such as milk cartons and coffee cups at its stand at the recent Melbourne International Coffee Exhibition (MICE).
Lifecycle study shows ecosparc enhanced coatings reduce CO2 emissions by 18-21%
A fully independent lifecycle assessment (LCA) done by Sparc Technologies Limited has revealed an 18 to 21 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions through the use of ecosparc-enhanced coatings.
Australian researchers use quantum computer to observe 100-billionth-speed slow-mo
A team of scientists at the University of Sydney have successfully demonstrated the potential of quantum technology in exploring new designs in material science, drugs, or solar energy harvesting by slowing down a process critical in chemical reactions by a factor of 100 billion times.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
