New figures reveal that there are more than 23 million mobile phones estimated to be sitting idle in drawers in homes nationwide, with 13 million of those being broken or unusable. [ + ]

Applications are open for Round 4 of the NSW Government's EV fast charging grants program, accelerating the state's transition to cleaner transport. [ + ]

The country should 'stay the course' on home energy renovations to support energy-efficient electrification, says EU expert. [ + ]

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has released its FY26–27 Business Plan, setting a clear and practical pathway for packaging stewardship. [ + ]

NSW households and small businesses can learn how to potentially unlock lower power bills and obtain deeper insights into their energy use by joining a new Living Lab Project. [ + ]

QUT research is harnessing the skills of engineers, data scientists and behavioural economists to monitor supply, forecast demand and optimise flows to improve resilience. [ + ]

Wind and water energy come together as Aula Energy signs a long-term power purchase agreement with Snowy Hydro for the Carmody's Hill Wind Farm in SA. [ + ]

First Graphene Limited has entered into an exclusive licence agreement with Halocell to manufacture, market and sell graphene-enhanced carbon paste. [ + ]

Alta Battery Technology's BET system has demonstrated that practical, scalable rail decarbonisation is achievable with existing locomotive fleets. [ + ]

Organisations have welcomed Australia signing the Belém Declaration to Transition from Fossil Fuels at COP30, but they believe more needs to be done. [ + ]

The NSW Government has launched a strategy to accelerate the production and use of renewable fuels in the state, driving down emissions. [ + ]

Australia’s largest wind farm will soon have a battery energy storage system (BESS). [ + ]

Backup is no longer a safety net, but a strategic tool for risk reduction — and the businesses that bounce back fastest are the ones with the strongest recovery posture. [ + ]

The company says its second Sustainability Impact Report reflects its ongoing transparency around sustainability and its responsible business practices. [ + ]

A nationwide recycling program is addressing the growing number of old prescription glasses and empty contact lens blister packs gathering dust in Aussie homes. [ + ]