Industry News
Siemens expands Fusesaver manufacturing facility
The expansion to new premises is expected to double the workforce and increase exports by more than $300 million over the next 10 years. [ + ]
BESS project provides long-duration battery for NSW
The Limondale Battery Energy Storage System has a total storage capacity of at least 400 MWh, with the ability to provide energy for over eight hours. [ + ]
GECA and ACOR launch national standard for recycling
The ARF standard supports best practice in environmental management, operational performance, transparency, health and safety, and social responsibility. [ + ]
Antibiotics in wastewater may contribute to antimicrobial resistance
Treatment plants can act as hidden reservoirs of bioactivity, says new research, with both antibiotics and their by-products contributing to resistance. [ + ]
Top super funds lacking investment in renewable energy
The study found that Canadian pension funds have invested $408 million more in Australian renewable energy projects since 2020 than Aussie super funds. [ + ]
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. [ + ]

