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Gov’t pledges $136.8M to BlueScope for clean energy steel production
Australian steelmaker BlueScope Steel has secured $136.8 million in grant funding from the Australian Government's Powering the Regions Fund (PRF).
Gov’t injects $70M into Townsville’s renewable hydrogen hub
The Australian Government is committing up to $70 million to establish the Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub in North Queensland in a move towards solidifying Australia's position as a renewable energy powerhouse.
Australian manufacturing gets boost in new gas supply deals
The Australian government has secured two new enforceable commitments with gas giants Esso and Woodside as part of the new Gas Market Code laws.
Tasmania’s Bell Bay to become hub for $70M hydrogen initiative
The Australian Government has committed to a $70 million investment in developing the Bell Bay hydrogen hub in Northern Tasmania.
CSIRO report: Renewables remain cheapest source as nuclear energy costs skyrocket
Renewables remain the cheapest form of reliable energy in Australia now and to 2030, according to the consultation draft of the 2023-24 GenCost report.
bp’s H2Kwinana project hits major milestone with gov’t backing
Australian manufacturer bp has entered the front-end engineering and design (FEED) phase of its H2Kwinana project in Western Australia, marking a significant step in the company's commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
Australia joins global initiative to enhance greenhouse gas emission accountability
Australia has officially become a member of an international working group dedicated to measuring and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within global gas supply chains in a move to bolster emissions reduction integrity.
Australian Gov’t calls for input on First Nations Clean Energy Strategy
The Australian Government is taking a step towards inclusivity in energy planning by releasing a consultation paper that seeks input from First Nations communities for the development of Australia’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy.
Ausgrid powers up Narara with new community battery
The Australian Government has activated the second community battery under its national Community Batteries for Household Solar program with the latest addition of a 412-kilowatt-hour Narara battery, constructed by Ausgrid and located on the NSW Central Coast.
UTS kicks off Decarbonising Australia Business Summit
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is hosting this year’s “Decarbonising Australia Business Summit: Partnering with Japan on the Transition to Net Zero” event, taking place from 26 to 28 July.
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Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia
A new wave of innovation is transforming the Australian manufacturing sector, with sustainability at its core. ROBOVOID, in collaboration with Swinburne University, GT Recycling, and Sustainability Victoria, has developed a groundbreaking bed base made entirely from recycled plastic.
