Industry News
ARBS 2026 returns to Melbourne in May
Registration has opened for ARBS 2026, an Australian exhibition for the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry. [ + ]
NiCE advances ESG leadership
The company has released its 2024 Governance (ESG) Report, developed in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 2021 Standards. [ + ]
First nature-related financial disclosure for university
The University of Sydney has published a nature-related financial disclosure aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures. [ + ]
Calls for efficiency standards for data centre water use
A peak water body has released a report outlining key approaches that will deliver efficient and sustainable water use in data centres. [ + ]
$39m boost to NSW's EV fast charging network
Applications are open for Round 4 of the NSW Government's EV fast charging grants program, accelerating the state's transition to cleaner transport. [ + ]
Vodafone and MobileMuster team up to tackle e-waste
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. [ + ]
Australia on way to meet EEC targets
The country should 'stay the course' on home energy renovations to support energy-efficient electrification, says EU expert. [ + ]
CSIRO 'Living Lab' to shape NSW's energy future
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. [ + ]
APCO releases plan to strengthen packaging system
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has released its FY26–27 Business Plan, setting a clear and practical pathway for packaging stewardship. [ + ]
Researchers to supercharge Australia's grid resilience
QUT research is harnessing the skills of engineers, data scientists and behavioural economists to monitor supply, forecast demand and optimise flows to improve resilience. [ + ]
Agreement unites clean energy providers
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. [ + ]
Deal to create graphene-based carbon paste used in solar
First Graphene Limited has entered into an exclusive licence agreement with Halocell to manufacture, market and sell graphene-enhanced carbon paste. [ + ]
Alta project makes existing diesel trains electric
Alta Battery Technology's BET system has demonstrated that practical, scalable rail decarbonisation is achievable with existing locomotive fleets. [ + ]
Australia signs declaration to transition from fossil fuels
Organisations have welcomed Australia signing the Belém Declaration to Transition from Fossil Fuels at COP30, but they believe more needs to be done. [ + ]
Renewable fuel strategy to reduce emissions
The NSW Government has launched a strategy to accelerate the production and use of renewable fuels in the state, driving down emissions. [ + ]
