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UNSW researchers find uses for textiles and other wastes

29 January, 2026

Researchers at UNSW have revealed multiple research findings around valuable new uses for textile and other wastes as sources of activated carbon.


Local defence manufacturing receives funding boost

28 January, 2026

The federal government has allocated a further $17 million to 44 Australian businesses in the latest rounds of the Defence Industry Development Grants.


Queensland BESS project gets grid connection approval

28 January, 2026

Hanwha Energy Australia's BESS project in Tangkam gets the green light to advance towards construction and integration with Queensland's transmission network.


WA launches study to support emissions reduction in F&B

27 January, 2026

WA's Energy Snapshot study includes a voluntary survey of businesses across WA to gain insight into the sector's annual emissions. 


Researchers develop new process to recover metals from spent batteries

22 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Monash University

A greener method of recovering critical metals from spent batteries has been developed at Monash University.


Fortescue's Elysia expands battery intelligence capability with US acquisition

22 January, 2026

Fortescue's battery intelligence platform, Elysia, is aiming to expand its services with acquisition of onsite controls company Zitara Technologies.


The US market opportunity Australian engineering firms need right now

21 January, 2026 by Mark Orttung*

Australia is in the midst of an engineering talent crisis, but recuiting graduates from the US could be a way to fill some gaps.


Fujitsu blockchain experiment maps green steel supply chain value flow

20 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Fujitsu Australia

Fujitsu is running a demonstration experiment into green steel value flow utilising blockchain technology to accelerate decarbonisation in the steel industry.


Hazer to partner with Finnish company to test its graphite in water treatment

19 January, 2026

Hazer Group has signed an MOU with Finnish company Kemira Oyj to explore opportunities for deployment of its methane pyrolysis technology for graphite production.


EtherCAT Seminar Series comes to Australia in 2026

15 January, 2026

The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) will be presenting a series of seminars in Australia in February 2026 to provide attendees with the latest insights on EtherCAT technology and its industrial applications.


2026 Thought Leaders: Jimmy Martin

13 January, 2026 | Supplied by: AMCS

Jimmy Martin of AMCS Group discusses the use of AI in the waste and recycling industry.


EOS to expand manufacturing with acquisition of MARSS

13 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Electro Optic Systems Pty Limited

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has announced that it will acquire the MARSS group, a European provider of command and control (C2) systems.


Vaxxas secures TGA licence to manufacture vaccine patch technology

19 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Vaxxas Pty Ltd

Milestone enables GMP manufacturing to accelerate clinical trials and transform global vaccine delivery.


DroneShield nabs another European military contract

18 December, 2025 | Supplied by: DroneShield

DroneShield has recently announced it has received a new contract for AU$49.6 million for handheld counter-drone systems from a European reseller.


Daikin Australia opens new Sydney factory

17 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Daikin Australia

Daikin Australia has opened a new factory in Chipping Norton that aims to accelerate the company’s journey toward carbon‍-‍neutral manufacturing by 2030.


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