Australian Defence taps Q-CTRL to develop quantum-based navigation technology
Australian quantum technology developer Q-CTRL has ventured into a partnership with the Department of Defence to develop quantum sensors that will enable GPS-free navigation for Australia and its AUKUS partners.
ARENA injects $32.1m in Rio Tinto’s pilot hydrogen plant in Queensland
The Federal Government has allocated $32.1 million to Rio Tinto through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help the firm in establishing a hydrogen facility in Gladstone, Queensland.
Valiant unveils new sustainable furniture range made of recycled plastics
Valiant, a carbon-neutral furniture hire and styling company, has unveiled three new eco-friendly product lines to combat “fast furniture” that has become a global landfill problem.
ReNu Energy subsidiary selects equipment, design and suppliers for Tasmanian green hydrogen projects
ReNu Energy Limited announced that its fully owned subsidiary Countrywide Hydrogen is nearing a final investment decision for its Tasmanian Green Hydrogen projects, with the selection of electrolyser, HRS, and construction contractor suppliers.
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.
Lighting tech manufacturer VAILO expands R&D with new Wayville facility
VAILO, an Australian manufacturer of advanced lighting solutions, is relocating its production and research and development capabilities to a new facility in Wayville in early 2024.
Richmond Rolling Solutions to leverage ForwardX solution for ANZ product distribution
Richmond Rolling Solutions has signed an exclusive distribution deal with ForwardX, a global provider of person-to-goods Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions, to distribute next-generation products in the ANZ market.
Australia’s 4.6% decline in labour productivity driven by pandemic, low unemployment rate
The Productivity Commission’s 2023 Bulletin has revealed that the 4.6 per cent fall in labour productivity for the 12 months to March 2023 is brought about by the unwinding of COVID-19-related effects and historically low unemployment rate.
New concrete production facility established to support major bridge construction in Tasmania
Tasmania is now home to a purpose-built pre-cast concrete production facility that will manufacture more than 1,000 segments for the new Bridgewater Bridge, the biggest transport infrastructure project in the state’s history.
New research says growing demand for innovative foods in Asia opens up export opportunities
A recent study by independent alternative proteins think tank, Food Frontier, has found that a burgeoning market for alternative proteins in Asia presents an opportunity for Australian and New Zealand manufacturers.
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