Australian Vanadium subsidiary VSUN Energy has completed Phase 1 of Project Lumina designed to assess the viability of constructing a vanadium flow battery energy storage system in Australia. Phase 1 was an internal analysis which has undergone an independent external review to assess whether a VFB battery electric storage (BESS) solution is likely to be…
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Thirty-six grants totalling $38 million have been awarded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) under the 2025 ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme. LEIF supports eligible organisations with research infrastructure, equipment and facilities, with the goal of having this shared between higher education organisations and industry. “The LIEF Scheme supports outstanding basic, strategic…
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Monash University food engineers have developed a “super yoghurt” formula using lupins, which the university says represents a “major advancement in the plant-based food sector” due to its fast fermentation time, texture, and nutritional benefits. According to a statement from Monash on Wednesday, researchers at the BioPRIA institute led a study investigating how different probiotic…
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ANSTO’s OPAL research reactor at Lucas Heights in Sydney has recommenced operations following a months-long planned shutdown to carry out essential maintenance and upgrades. Central to these upgrades was the elaborate replacement of OPAL’s cold neutron source, located next to the reactor core. The three-metre-tall device slows down neutrons as they travel from the OPAL…
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Pharmacy supply company Wellnex Life will defer payment for its takeover of natural topical pain relief brand Pain Away as it seeks a dual listing for its shares in London. Wellnex Life has entered into an agreement with 365 Health, the vendors of Pain Away, to delay the payment of a first instalment of $2.95…
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HMAS Parramatta – the final ship in the Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) – recently had its new mast installed, as an 8-year upgrade programme for the Royal Australian Navy vessels nears completion. The new mast is the eighth to be manufactured by by BAE Systems Australia at its Henderson shipyard in Perth, through…
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Bus manufacturer Custom Denning has laid claim to be first in Australia to produce an electric bus equipped with pantograph fast-charging capability (pictured). Thirteen Element 2 buses are now equipped with pantograph charging, with the company demonstrating consecutive 1C fast-charging sessions using a single bus pantograph charger. The event was witnessed by representatives from Transport…
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Aurora Labs lands third defence PO Metal additive manufacturer Aurora Labs has received its third direct order from the Australian Department of Defence for advanced 3D-printed metal components. The order valued at $50,000 strengthens the strategic relationship between A3D and Defence, according to an announcement. The CEO of Aurora Labs Rebekah Letheby said: “This third…
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Rocket manufacturer and launch services company Gilmour Space Technologies was granted a launch permit on Monday afternoon, which it says is a green light for the first orbital test flight of a locally-made rocket from Australian soil. In a statement on Tuesday, Gilmour Space said the permit granted by federal industry minister Ed Husic and…
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The Australian Food and Grocery Council, the peak industry lobby for that sector, has warned that manufacturing costs have soared and are threatening the viability of its members. In a statement on Tuesday, the AFGC said while some costs – including for some commodities, energy, and shipping have slightly moderated – others are increasing, and…
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