Two unnamed companies, one based in Adelaide and the other in Brisbane, have been awarded a combined $61.5 million in funding under the federal government’s Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA) Mission 1. According to a statement from defence industry minister Pat Conroy on Wednesday, the move to the delivery phase of Mission 1 (named Black…
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By Tessa Leach, Monash University and Anna Malos, Monash University Aluminium is an exceptionally useful metal. Lightweight, resistant to rust and able to be turned into alloys with other metals. Small wonder it’s the second most used metal in the world after iron and demand is set to soar. But aluminium comes at a cost…
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In a move towards sustainable energy, the federal government has activated a new community battery in Cammeray, North Sydney, which it says will reduce household energy bills and enhance the reliability of renewable energy sources for the local community. “Whether you’re a homeowner with solar panels, a renter or a social housing resident, this community…
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Move over, psyllium husk—Australian natives are stepping up to the plate…or rather, the bread basket. Scientists from the University of Adelaide have discovered the potential of two local Plantago species, P. cunninghamii and P. turrifera, to revolutionise gluten-free bread by making loaves that are softer, springier and fluffier. Led by Dr James Cowley, the research…
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Recce Pharmaceuticals has announced promising outcomes from the Phase II trial of their innovative RECCE 327 Topical Gel (R327G), signaling a potential breakthrough in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections. This new gel is being developed to treat Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI), offering hope where traditional treatments falter. The trial recently completed…
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Road signage company Traffic Technologies has been awarded a five-year contract with Sydney City Council, worth $3 million, to supply LED streetlights. In a statement to the ASX on Tuesday, the company said the lights are “Smart City IoT”-ready, and would be used in the local government area for settings such as roads, parks, plazas,…
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By David Elliott Senior Writer, Forum Stories, World Economic Forum From the climate crisis and geopolitical headwinds to next-generation technologies, a series of complex challenges are rewriting the rulebook for global value chains. Against this backdrop, what are manufacturers and supply chain companies doing to ensure their operations are fit for future success? A new white paper…
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Element 25’s manganese gets $US 166 million grant ASX-listed minerals company Element 25 has announced that a grant agreement has been signed for $US 166 million ($268 million) in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) under the Battery Materials Processing Grant Program. The funding will support construction of a proposed battery-grade high-purity manganese…
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Prime minister Anthony Albanese has announced $20.7 million in funding for a new Future Industries Facility at the University of Newcastle, with a focus on “accelerating resource sustainability, workforce training and productivity solutions”. According to a statement on Monday, funding for the centre is through the regional Precincts and Partnerships program, and will see two…
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The Australian government has announced a $2 billion pledge to convert the nation’s aluminium smelters to renewable energy, which it said will be transformative and mark a significant step reducing the nation’s carbon footprint and enhancing its manufacturing sector’s competitiveness on a global scale. The investment is part of a broader initiative under the “Future…
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