Morrison looking at details for commitment to protect shipping
Scott Morrison has flagged the government is working with the United States and Britain on details for an Australian role in helping safeguard shipping passages in the Middle East.
SMEs invited to apply for next round of capability grants
Eligible defence suppliers have been invited to apply for the next round of Sovereign Industrial Capability Program grants.
NT set to develop industrial hemp industry
The Northern Territory has passed a bill this week that could see the territory establish an industrial hemp industry.
Renewable power ‘irrestible’ : BNP Paribas
International bank BNP Paribas has labelled the economics of producing electricity from renewables as irrestible. Writing in the Financial Times, head of sustainability research at BNP Paribas Asset Management, Mark Lewis says renewables can no longer be framed an an ethical issue. The reason: renewables have a short term marginal cost of zero. Lewis said:…
JATENERGY secures supply chain, buys infant formula manufacturer
China export specialist JATENERGY (ASX: JAT) has secured its Australian supply chain by buying 70 per cent of its supplier of infant formula. The exporter of Australian consumer products had paid $14 million in cash and shares to buy control of Melbourne-based Australian Natural Milk Association. The purchase comes with infant formula slots allowing imports…