The energy industry in the digital age
10 July, 2019 by Jeff Connolly, CEO, Siemens Australia | Supplied by: Siemens LtdAustralia's energy system is no longer centralised but made up of a mix of traditional and distributed energy sources. What does this mean for the nation's energy industry?
Sydney Demoday to feature food and agtech start-ups
08 July, 2019SParkLabs Cultiv8 is hosting its annual Demoday in Sydney, featuring leading food and agtech start-ups to share insights and the latest global tech trends.
Federal Court dismisses ACCC case against 'flushable' wipes
08 July, 2019The Federal Court has dismissed a case filed by the ACCC against Kimberly-Clark and its flushable-branded wipes. What happens next?
Singapore's e-buses charge ahead
08 July, 2019ABB has won contracts to supply charging infrastructure to a network of 40 public electric buses in Singapore.
Siemens' Digitalize 2019 conference heads north to Brisbane
02 July, 2019Siemens has announced the return of its annual digitalisation conference.
Tech transforming textile manufacturing
02 July, 2019A $3.4 million research and development project is aiming to upscale manufacturing of a newly developed advanced coating technology for textiles.
Altered enzymes transform plant waste into new products
27 June, 2019A research team has engineered enzymes to perform an important step in the conversion of plant waste into sustainable and high-value products such as nylon, plastics and chemicals.
UNSW Energy Institute appoints new CEO
27 June, 2019The UNSW Energy Institute has appointed Justine Jarvinen as its CEO, with the key role of facilitating partnerships between industry and government bodies with UNSW's leading energy researchers.
Success in wastewater sustainability
26 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Sydney Water CorporationA Sydney Water infrastructure project has received an excellent design rating from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia.
ALDI makes positive packaging pledge
26 June, 2019ALDI Australia will cut at least a quarter of all plastic packaging from its range by 2025 and remove single-use plastics such as cotton buds and plastic plates from its stores by the end of 2020.
WMRR blindsided by SA Government levy increase
21 June, 2019The SA Government has announced it will increase the Solid Waste Levy from $100 to $140 on 1 January 2020, causing shockwaves at the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia.
CSIRO goes for gold — the environmentally friendly way
19 June, 2019Austalia's national science agency, CSIRO, has developed a sustainable, environmentally friendly process technology for recovering gold.
Sydney trials concrete made from industrial waste
18 June, 2019The City of Sydney is trialling concrete made from industrial waste, replacing a 30 m section of road along an inner-city street in Alexandria.
NSW EPA boosts circular economy with $7 million in grants
17 June, 2019The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has pledged over $7 million in grants to boost NSW recycling rates and encourage innovation in the waste industry.
New green building CEO prioritises zero carbon
13 June, 2019The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has a new CEO — Davina Rooney — whose top priority is decarbonisation.
