Tag: First Nations
First Nations-owned Yarn’n inks exclusive supply deal with Woolworths
First Nations-owned and operated toilet paper start-up Yarn’n is set to expand its reach across Australia, with Woolworths announcing it will exclusively stock the brand in nearly all of its supermarkets nationwide and online from late March 2025.
Yarn’n introduces recycled toilet paper, supports First Nations and forest conservation
Yarn’n, an Australian First Nations-owned company, has rolled out its 100 per cent recycled toilet tissue sourced exclusively from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.
ARENA backs Indigenous-led hydrogen project in East Kimberley
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced a grant of $1,666,701 to Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership Pty Ltd (ACEP) for Phase 1 of the feasibility study for the East Kimberley Clean Energy and Hydrogen Project.
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.
Australia’s new Critical Minerals Strategy to boost jobs in mining, manufacturing sectors
The Australian government has released the new Critical Minerals Strategy aimed at creating more jobs in the mining and manufacturing industries and backing global efforts towards achieving net zero emissions.
New Industry Growth Centre to cement Australia’s position as renewable energy superpower
The Australian government is establishing a new Powering Australia Industry Growth Centre to promote emerging Australian-made solutions that would address the country’s energy and emissions challenges.
New federal budget to foster Australian industry’s low-carbon future
The Albanese government has placed a heavy emphasis on its efforts to promote energy security and a low-carbon future with the release of its second Budget.
National Net Zero Authority to support Aussies in emissions-intensive sector
The Albanese government is set to legislate a national Net Zero Authority in a push to ensure workers, industries, and communities are not left behind in the pursuit of net zero carbon goals.
$4.1b allocated for skills and training to address economic challenges
Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor announced that the Albanese Government is set to invest an additional $3.7 billion for a five-year National Skills Agreement to be negotiated with states and territories, in addition to $400m to support another 300,000 TAFE and vocational education and training (VET) Fee-Free places.
Professor Alex Brown joins CSIRO as board member
Professor Alex Brown has been appointed by the government to the CSIRO Board as a part-time member for a period of five years beginning on March 16, as announced by Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic.
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All eyes on Melbourne as Australian Manufacturing Week prepares to open doors
In just four weeks, the spotlight will shine on Australia’s industrial heart as Australian Manufacturing Week 2025 (AMW) takes over Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre for four days of cutting-edge tech, world-class innovation, and industry-defining conversations.
