Non profits to join Industry Growth Program

The federal government has announced that not-for-profit industry organisations can now apply for grants to provide expert, sector-specific advice to startups and scaleups taking part in its $392.4 million Industry Growth Program. The programme, a replacement for the six Industry Growth Centres (IGCs), will now make available Industry Partner Organisation (IPO) grants of between $500,000…

Pacific Green plans battery storage park for Portland’s industrial zone

Renewable energy project company Pacific Green has proposed development of a 2.5 gigawatt hour grid-scale battery energy park in Portland, located near the Portland Aluminium smelter (pictured) and Portland Water Treatment Plant. According to a statement from Pacific Green on Monday, it will develop approximately 30 hectares for the proposed energy park. The park would…

Bradfield City Centre Master Plan released

The draft Bradfield City Centre Master Plan has been released for community feedback, establishing a framework for the new 114-hectare city and representing major progress in one of Australia’s biggest economic development projects, according to the NSW government. The city centre is predicted to create 20,000 direct jobs, position itself as the nation’s “premier hub…