Industry News
Two community batteries go live in Campbelltown
The batteries together enable 140 local Cambelltown residents to benefit from renewable energy and save on household electricity costs. [ + ]
TOMRA launches return point for reusable takeaway packaging
TOMRA Reuse showcased its Reuse Collection Point, capable of handling reusable takeaway packaging, at the REuse Economy Expo. [ + ]
Community-scale energy solutions encouraged by AEMO report
Community Power Agency welcomes the AEMO engagement with DNSPs as a much-needed development in national energy planning. [ + ]
Nearmap and RenewMap partner to support project planning
The intelligence partnership brings high-resolution aerial imagery directly into the RenewMap platform to accelerate insights across the renewable energy sector. [ + ]
Australian landfills near breaking point
Major Australian cities are said to be heading towards landfill capacity by 2030, with fast fashion and unsustainable packaging pushing the limits. [ + ]
WaterAid Australia launches Walk for Water 2025
WaterAid Australia officially launched its Walk for Water 2025 fundraiser at Ozwater'25 to help people around the world gain access to clean water. [ + ]
Sydney Water removes 300,000 kg of stormwater pollution
Sydney Water has removed over 300,000 kg of debris and rubbish from Sydney's waterways to prevent flooding and maintain the health of connected waterways. [ + ]
Lithium–CO2 battery provides green energy alternative
Scientists have discovered eco-friendly batteries that not only store more energy but could also help tackle greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
City of Gosnells renews WALGA sustainability commitment
Under a new three-year contract, 25 of the WA local government's highest energy-consuming sites will be powered by renewable energy. [ + ]
Next-gen liquid battery for solar energy from rooftops
Monash University engineers have developed a water-based battery that has potential for storing rooftop solar energy more safely, cheaply and efficiently. [ + ]
Smith & Loveless acquires CST Wastewater Solutions
The two wastewater technology companies have worked in partnership on projects throughout Australasia for the last 20 years. [ + ]
Grid-free solar streetlights light up Darlington Point
Leadsun Australia is helping Murrumbidgee Council independently install off-the-grid public solar street lighting at Darlington Point. [ + ]
Citywide Waste acquisition unopposed by ACCC
The ACCC has said it will not oppose Cleanaway's proposed acquisition of the City of Melbourne's waste and recycling business, Citywide Waste. [ + ]
Veolia acquires Orontide
Veolia ANZ has acquired Orontide, an engineering and asset maintenance service provider in Western Australia. [ + ]
ReGen Expo 2025 Speaker Program announced
ReGen Expo has announced its free two-day speaker program, set to take place on 23–24 July 2025 at ICC Sydney. [ + ]
