SA’s food waste solutions set to drive a new economy
Food waste is global scourge of alarming enormity – worth an estimated $1.6 trillion annually – but South Australia is placed at the forefront of finding new ecological and economic solutions.
Orica booms on explosives, chemicals
Global chemicals, fertilisers and explosives group Orica (ASX: ORI) today announced booming sales and profits for the first half ended 31 March, 2019. The result of Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $33 million, and $167 million before individually significant items, was up 35 per cent on the previous corresponding period. Orica managing director Alberto…
LeafCann gets licence to manufacture medical cannabis
LeafCann Manufacturing, a subsidiary of LeafCann Group, has gained a licence from the Australian Office of Drug Control to manufacture medical cannabis.
80 Mind-Blowing IoT Statistics (Infographic)
By Ana Bera If you’re interested in learning more about the Internet of Things, as well as finding some IoT forecasts for the near future, you’ve come to the right place. First, let’s clear up what the Internet of Things is and why our home security systems and washers need to be connected to the internet. The IoT is…
Companies urged to do more to help create a digital workforce
Australia’s National Centre for Vocational Educational Research (NCVER) has urged employers to do more to prepare for a digital future of work. In a report, Skilling the Australian workforce for the digital economy, NCVER found preparedness for a digital future was highly varied between workplaces. NCVER managing director, Simon Walker said: “This new report focuses…
Innovative underground electric vehicle heads for tests
An innovative underground electric vehicle that began with a $500,000 R&D grant is headed for testing in Australian mines. Prototypes of the Bortana EV, a battery powered vehicle fitted into a rugged utility vehicle by e-mobility group 3ME Technology, will be delivered to mines across the country this year. The Mets Ignited industry growth centre…
Can we bend it? The challenge for Samsung and others to make flexible technology
Imagine the day when you’ll unroll or unfold your smartphone to answer it. If things go to plan, this day may be sooner than you think.
Federal opposition pledges to strengthen rail manufacturing
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has welcomed the ALP’s announcement on rail procurement.
CSR results flat on economy, energy prices
Building products group CSR (ASX: CSR) has reported a modest sales growth and a group profit fall on the back of a weak construction sector and a significant rise in electricity costs which hit its aluminium business. Managing director, Rob Sindel reported building products revenue up one per cent to $1.7 billion and earnings before…
Leabrook brewery site lives on through barley variety
Coopers’ original brewery site has been honoured through a new barley variety tipped to become the South Australian brewers malt of choice.