Forging a way into the nuclear power industry
Australia will eventually have eight nuclear submarines, under a partnership with either the US or UK, and a new base for them at one of three short-listed sites on the east coast.
New SA government aims for hydrogen leadership
By Peter Roberts Having previously led the world with the installation of the world-first Hornsdale big battery, the incoming Labor government in South Australia plans to do the same with the construction of a state-owned hydrogen electrolyser and green hydrogen-fired power station at Whyalla. Costed at $593 million, the 250 MWe electrolysers, 200MW power station…
Flinders looks to smart polymer coatings
Researchers at Flinders University in Adelaide have developed ‘smart polymers’ made from waste chemicals that not only protect pipework but remove mercury from water. They claim ‘an imaginative approach to polymer surface coating’ produced a sustainable way to remove mercury while providing a wide range of protection including for preventing metal corrosion and solvent damage…
Replacing coke with coffee: researchers find new uses for waste in steelmaking
Researchers from University of NSW Sydney’s SMaRT Centre have published new research showing the potential of coffee grounds and other waste as inputs in electric arc furnace steelmaking.
ASC employs former Attack class submarine workers
Submarine builder ASC has welcomed more former submarine workers into its ranks as part of national efforts to redeploy those displaced when the federal government abandoned its plan for French company Naval Group to construct Attack class submarines in Adelaide. ASC, which built and maintains the Collins class submarines, has employed another 120 Attack class…
Chief Scientist renews call for innovation metrics overhaul
By James Riley The data and systems used to measure innovation and commercialisation in Australia are no longer working for us, according to chief scientist Cathy Foley, who says our innovation metrics are in need of an overhaul. The same can be said of the data we use to measure university rankings and the success…
$16 million waste-to-value R&D cooperative launched at Deakin University
A new circular economy research project based at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus has been launched, in collaboration with Monash University, RMIT, and 20 industry partners.
Black Sky develops Australian missile capabilities
Australian rocket company Black Sky Aerospace has achieved a major milestone which could lead to the development of an Australian precision guided missile. The company, working with partners including Crystalaid, achieved initial integration of guidance and control on a missile fired in Queensland. Black Sky aims to develop a next generation missile system and ensure…
Micro-X sends x-ray machines to Ukraine
Adelaide x-ray machine manufacturer Micro-X has partnered with US charity Revived Soldiers Ukraine to provide its rugged, lightweight Rover X-ray devices to the beleaguered country. Revived Soldiers Ukraine has purchased four Rover devices which are on their way to be used in Ukrainian hospitals. The Micro-X Rover is the military version of the company’s Nano…
Qld EV strategy gets $55m jumpstart
By Brandon How The Queensland government has unveiled $55 million worth of electric vehicle incentives and charging infrastructure to support its 10-year plan for zero emission vehicles uptake. The first $45 million will be available to anybody in $3,000 subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles (EV) up to the value of $58,000. This is…