Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources launched
A new institute launched by the University of Adelaide on Monday would be the “brand champion” of their sustainability research initiatives.
Australia’s pursuit of ‘killer robots’ could put the trans-Tasman alliance with New Zealand on shaky ground
By Sian Troath, University of Canterbury Australia’s recently announced defence review, intended to be the most thorough in almost four decades, will give us a good idea of how Australia sees its role in an increasingly tense strategic environment. As New Zealand’s only formal military ally, Australia’s defence choices will have significant implications, both for…
Manufacturing news briefs — stories you might have missed
Morrison hastily approved $828 million in manufacturing grants while secret industry minister Nine newspapers reported over the weekend that former prime minister Scott Morrison (pictured) had the final word on $828 million worth of manufacturing grants for 17 projects leading up to the election. He did so while industry minister, one of five portfolios he…
Immuron deprioritises Covid-related R&D
ASX and NASDAQ-listed biotechnology company Immuron has deprioritised its SARS-Cov-2 R&D to focus on clinical development of more advanced-stage therapeutic drug candidates, it announced on Friday.
Australia may be heading for emissions trading between big polluters
By Ian A. MacKenzie, The University of Queensland Could Australia soon have a form of emissions trading? Yes, if Labor’s much-anticipated paper on fixing Australia’s mediocre emissions-reduction framework, released today, is any guide. At present, Australia relies on the controversial safeguard mechanism to encourage big emitters such as fossil fuel power plants and manufacturers to…
Federal government takes step towards national EV strategy
The federal government has said it will release a discussion paper shortly as a step towards developing the country’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy. In a statement on Friday from prime minister Anthony Albanese, it was said the strategy would be based on improving uptake of EVs and their affordability. According to the statement, only…
Woodside Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth project awarded $10 million grant
The Western Australian government has announced $10 million in matched funding for Woodside Energy’s proposed Hydrogen Refueller project at its H2Perth site at the company’s Rockingham Industry Zone, aiming to establish a renewable hydrogen production, storage and refuelling facility. The “Hydrogen Refueller @H2Perth” project will support the use of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles by Woodside collaborators BGC…
To hit 82% renewables in 8 years, we need skilled workers – and labour markets are already overstretched
In coming decades, Australia will invest around A$66 billion in large-scale renewables and $27 billion in rooftop solar and battery storage. This creates openings for industry development like the $7.4 billion market opportunity for an integrated battery supply chain and manufacturing which builds on our strengths, such as wind towers.
Manufacturing news briefs — stories you might have missed
ACS announces investment for hypersonic and space manufacture Advanced Composite Structures Australia has announced investment in new machinery for production of components suitable for hypersonic flight. In a statement on Wednesday, accompanied by a short promo video, the company mentioned a recent $240,000 Australian Government Defence Global Competitiveness Grant, which helped “increase production rate and…
Boeing Defence identifies new SME suppliers for JP9102 project
Boeing has announced that it has grown its team of suppliers hoping to deliver the JP9102 defence satellite communications program.