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.
$30 million raising to fuel Tritium’s continued international expansion
Tritium, a Brisbane-based maker of fast DC chargers for electric vehicles, has announced news of a $30 million capital raise to keep up with demand following a number of recent international agreements.
Aussie ingenuity helping make America green again
By Andrew Spence A slimline rainwater tank that allowed Australians to weather terrible droughts will soon be manufactured in the United States. The Oziflow 58 Gallon tank is the original plastic slimline tank, is just 7” wide and can be linked together like Lego bricks to increase storage capacity. Tooling to manufacture the blow-moulded tanks is being…
New contracts for seven Rheinmetall partners announced
Army vehicle-related contracts for seven small businesses were announced on Wednesday morning at Adelaide.
Gas prices will stay historically high. The government’s moves, while welcome, won’t achieve much
“The Liberal-National government will help secure gas supplies, put downward pressure on prices and encourage new investment in gas supplies,” Tuesday’s announcement says.
Dollar’s plummet good news for Australian wine
The Australian dollar’s decline – reaching 67.5 US cents yesterday and its lowest level in a decade – has been welcomed by Australian Grape and Wine.
Gas reservation under consideration: Canavan
A gas reservation is under consideration by the federal government following several years of resistance to the idea from both sides of federal politics, with resources minister Matt Canavan citing the success of the reservation scheme in WA.
Australia should explore nuclear waste before we try domestic nuclear power
Last year Australia sold more than 7,000 tonnes of uranium, at a value of nearly A$600 million. This uranium produced nearly as much energy as Australia uses in a year, but with less than 10% of the carbon dioxide from coal-fired power stations.
Recycled plastic sleepers laid near Wyndham Vale in Victoria
In a first for Victoria, 200 recycled plastic sleepers have been installed for use by the state’s regional V/Line trains.
Managing Innovation – finding the right balance
Innovation can be defined as the creation of value through implementing new or enhanced products, services, processes, technologies, or organisational methods and business models.