Industry News
Sydney next to welcome electric hydrofoiling vessels
The multiple VS–12 vessels are set to increase capacity on the city's waterways without adding significant noise, emissions or shoreline impact. [ + ]
COP31 electrification target announced
This comes as part of a wider package of non-negotiated Action Agenda initiatives and targets announced at the Bonn Climate Change Conference. [ + ]
Councils named as best 'impossible-to-recycle' recyclers
Three Sydney councils have been named Australia's top councils for successfully recycling hard-to-recycle household waste. [ + ]
New Qld expo focuses on waste and recycling
The newly launched event will be held on 29–30 July 2027 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Airport receives sustainability certification
The terminal expansion achieved a 5 Star Green Star Buildings certification from the Green Building Council of Australia. [ + ]
Counting down to Singapore International Water Week 2026
Now in its 11th year, SIWW2026 will be held from 15–18 June 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. [ + ]
AMS announces 2026 Beamex User Group meeting
After a two-year break, the Beamex User Group meeting returns to the Sunshine Coast over two days in November. [ + ]
Businesses use AI to manage sustainability reporting
Australian businesses are accelerating their adoption of AI, yet research shows many still face barriers to realising its full potential. [ + ]
Victorian wind farm project to power 1.2 million homes
The state government said the project will become the highest producing wind facility in Victoria, creating 950 jobs during the construction period. [ + ]
Battery-free sensors close to reality
Early applications, such as electronic shelf labels, could reach market in three to five years. [ + ]
Manufacturers could be missing out on govt energy funding
An energy advisory firm said Australian businesses could be missing out on millions of dollars because they haven't done the groundwork to access them. [ + ]
Epson renews fashion partnership
Through this partnership, the company will provide its technologies and expertise to the next generation of creators. [ + ]
Renewable energy to power 4 million Aussie homes by 2030
The 19 government-backed projects will deliver 7.8 GW of renewable generation and a further 7.9 GWh in battery storage through hybrid projects. [ + ]
Urban farming network provides sustainable food to CBD
Macrofarms are designed to transform underutilised urban spaces into optimised hydroponic farms which grow diverse produce year-round in indoor environments. [ + ]
Collaboration advances Digital Metering Program
The technology will provide near real-time visibility of customers' water consumption, enabling faster leak detection and quicker response to reduce water loss. [ + ]

