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Contractionary conditions ease for industry: report

05 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Industry Group

The Australian Industry Index, which reports industry conditions and sentiment, has indicated contraction for the last 17 months.


Researchers recover heavy metals from biosolids

04 October, 2023 | Supplied by: RMIT University

Engineering researchers in Melbourne have developed a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to remove heavy metals from biosolids.


Funding for new advanced manufacturing facility in Townsville

28 September, 2023

The Queensland Government has announced funding for a new advanced manufacturing facility in Townsville.


Northern Territory LFP battery cathode plant reaches milestone

28 September, 2023

A battery cathode manufacturing plant near Darwin will be Australia's first commercial-scale facility of its kind, producing lithium ferrophosphate powder.


Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub to boost Australia's hydrogen industry

28 September, 2023

Federal, SA governments pour $100 million into hydrogen hub development.


Redflow to provide microgrid system for US Department of Defense

27 September, 2023

Australian company Redflow will partner with Ameresco for its subcontracted engineering to deliver the microgrid project.


JBS Australia commences construction of a bioenergy system in Scone

27 September, 2023 | Supplied by: JBS Australia

JBS Australia is constructing a bioenergy system at its Scone processing plant.


Ampcontrol partners with University of Newcastle

26 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol Pty Ltd

ResTech, a joint partnership between Ampcontrol and the University of Newcastle, has been officially opened by Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic.


Fortescue announces it will drop voluntary offsets

25 September, 2023

Mining company Fortescue will announce that it will no longer buy carbon offsets, on the grounds that it can eliminate carbon emissions by 2030.


Whyalla takes last coal shipment in move towards green steel

22 September, 2023

The final coal consignment marks a milestone in the move towards green steelmaking, with the next step being the closure of the coke ovens.


Rio Tinto develops method of extracting scandium from waste

22 September, 2023

Rio Tinto says that its scientists have found a way to extract and purify scandium from titanium dioxide production waste.


World-first fusion device to be built at UNSW Sydney

21 September, 2023 | Supplied by: University of New South Wales

The first ever nuclear fusion device to be wholly designed, built and operated by students is being planned for UNSW Sydney.


Orica announces upgraded climate change targets

19 September, 2023

Chemicals and explosives manufacturer Orica has announced accelerated climate change targets.


Preparing for Industry 4.0 implementation: why many manufacturers fail

19 September, 2023 | Supplied by: TilliT

How manufacturers can avoid Industry 4.0 early stumbling blocks and keep from becoming another failed statistic.


Australian institutes spearhead global efforts in clean energy innovation

19 September, 2023 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head Office

Six of the nation's leading research institutions have united with international researchers to spearhead innovation in clean energy production and storage.


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