Western Australian construction and engineering group Civmec (ASX: CVL) has recovered from project cost over-runs that plagued the company to post a strong profit for the September quarter. The civil, defence and shipbuilding engineer posted revenue of $82 million and NPAT of $3.8 million, a sharp contrast to the year before. The company has a…
An electric vehicle charging network rolling out a national network of Australian made fast EV charging stations has opened its first charger north of Brisbane as it moves to service the road corridor to the Sunshine Coast. Evie Networks opened an ultra-fast charging station at Coochin Creek on the Bruce Highway, 60 kilometres north of…
A rights issue is underway in which industrial technology group Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX:ECT) is seeking to raise between $2.75 million and $7.45 million for expansion. The company is developing a number of technologies to upgrade low-grade materials such as brown coal as well as recover waste resources and turn them into new materials. Its…
By Stuart Corner of IoT Australia Not exactly, but equinITy Technology, the developer of a horse monitoring system, says its technology was used by trainers of six winners, six second and five third place getters in the Spring Racing Carnival, including the trainer of the Melbourne Cup winner. According to the company, Danny O’Brien, trainer…
Engineering and industrial services group WestStar Industrial (ASX: WSI) has extended its manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of Alltype Engineering in an all-scrip deal. No cash is changing hands. Alltype operates a 7,000 square metre fabrication shop (pictured) employing 120 at Naval Base, Western Australia and services customers in the Oil & Gas, Water, Power…
A cyber security training centre has opened in Adelaide, South Australia, to help provide the next generation of professionals to the growing industry.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will begin development of a Bioenergy Roadmap at the request of federal energy minister Angus Taylor.
The federal government has announced grants worth $1.6 million to help SMEs and researchers to connect with global markets. Twenty researchers and 14 small businesses are being supported in Round 4 of the Global Connections Fund (GCF) Bridging Grants. Industry minister Karen Andrews said: “These grants provide a critical pathway for Australian businesses and researchers…
The two-day Bioenergy STRONG showcase begins today at the State Library of Queensland, promoting “Queensland’s bio credentials and push for more bio projects” during the state’s inaugural Bio Innovation Week.
A small cider manufacturer in winegrowing hot spot the Barossa Valley has swept up the major awards in this year’s Australian Cider Awards. Cider Australia’s awards for ‘Best in Show’, ‘Best Australian Cider’ and ‘Best New World Cider’ went to Barossa Cider Co’s Squashed Apple Cider. The product of brothers Oscar and Hugo Bowen was…
