Industry News
Veggie and winegrowers supported in sustainable water use
WA's Cook government has doubled the size of grants for horticulture and viticulture growers who rely on the Gnangara groundwater system. [ + ]
The vital need for better groundwater research
While the Australian population is expected to grow to between 37.4 and 49.2 million by 2066, a quarter of Australia's 288 groundwater management areas are already over-allocated. [ + ]
Water partnership to help meet growth in SE Qld
Unitywater has appointed infrastructure consultant AECOM as Professional Services Partner in its $1.8bn Build Better Together program. [ + ]
Bringing the circular tyre economy to remote WA
Longstanding WA company Get A Grip Tyres is now a contributor to and participant in Australia's Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme. [ + ]
Octopus acquires 1 GW wind farm in NSW
The renewable energy developer has acquired 28,000 ha of land near Deniliquin, NSW, for development of the Merino Wind Farm. [ + ]
Jet zero? Govt invests $1.7bn in aviation biofuel
UniSA experts will work with their Chinese counterparts to develop a sustainable aviation biofuel industry in both countries. [ + ]
2024 ENVIRO Conference announces keynote speakers
Throughout the conference, a range of Australian and international speakers will elaborate on the need for responsible production and consumption — and how this can be achieved. [ + ]
Urgent action needed to protect Australia's waterways
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has tabled its final report on plastic pollution in Australia's oceans and waterways. [ + ]
Geraldton prepares for population surge with $7.5m wastewater upgrade
In coming years, an additional 5500 people are expected to settle in Glenfield Beach, WA, bringing with them a need to expand essential infrastructure. [ + ]
CSIRO innovation program for SMEs in clean energy
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, is calling on small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on clean energy solutions to apply for the latest 'Innovate to Grow' program. [ + ]
QUT hosts National Battery Strategy launch
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese released the first National Battery Strategy on 23 May while visiting the QUT Advanced Battery Facility. [ + ]
Green procurement strategy required for Australia
Emissions from government procurement must be reduced if Australia is to reach its climate targets, according to a new report from the Centre for Policy Development. [ + ]
Tindo Solar plans to establish a solar panel gigafactory
Tindo Solar plans to establish a $90–100 million facility capable of producing 1 GW of solar panels annually, and apply for Solar Sunshot funding. [ + ]
Siemens releases AI apps for water utilities
Siemens is offering apps for the water industry to enable the detection of leaks and blockages using artificial intelligence. [ + ]
Novel concrete reduces impact of both coal ash and cement
RMIT has collaborated with AGL to clean up coal ash deposits by incorporating them into a new concrete mix that uses double the ash of existing low-carbon concretes, also minimising cement use. [ + ]
