RM Williams to open flagship store on Friday Apparel company R.M.Williams is preparing to open its flagship store to the public on December 1 in Sydney. The 91-year-old brand will open the store on George Street, in the CBD, and The Sydney Morning Herald reports that, “A customised soundtrack, signature scent and altar to R.M.…
By Alan Finkel, The University of Queensland This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australia’s energy transition. Just over a year since US President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, it’s becoming clear this strangely named piece of legislation could have a powerful impact…
BluGlass appoints new full-time CFO ASX-listed semiconductor company BluGlass has announced the appointment of Samuel Samhan (pictured) as Chief Financial Officer on a full-time basis, effective immediately. BluGlass said in a statement on Monday that Samhan is a highly credentialled senior executive with over 20 years of financial leadership and commercial operations experience, including as…
A new collaboration between Deakin University’s Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) and industry partner Clean Energy Resources (CER) aims to develop novel technologies to convert old tyres into electricity, hydrogen and other important resources. The partnership between Deakin and Geelong-based CER will develop a technology that provides a new way to generate electricity…
By Sarah Wilson, University of Technology Sydney and Rachael Wakefield-Rann, University of Technology Sydney There’s growing global concern about potential risks to human health and the environment from a group of industrial chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals”. While the full extent of harm from PFAS is still emerging, the fact these chemicals…
US and Australian venture capital climate and sustainability heavyweights have led a $US28 million Series B funding round for deep-tech mining company Plotlogic. In the five years since its inception, Queensland-based Plotlogic has fast become a leader in ore characterisation. Their technology helps customers, including BHP, Vale, South32 and leading lithium company Pilbara Minerals, increase…
PepsiCo to trial hydrogen-powered truck PepsiCo Australia has launched its first hydrogen-powered prime mover, supplied by Pure Hydrogen, the company announced on Thursday. PepsiCo said this was a first in the FMCG sector and in its global operations. Pure Hydrogen will supply a hydrogen fuel cell-powered 160 kilowatt 6 x 4 prime mover for a…
Coal’s future as a source of electricity isn’t what it used to be, writes Jan Kwak, but the material could be a rich source of industrial chemicals. In this article he considers the challenges and opportunities involved. Australia, renowned for its abundant coal reserves, has long been a major player in the global mining industry.…
Queensland’s ARM Hub turns three years old Queensland’s Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM Hub) is celebrating its third anniversary this week with celebrations including cake and a string quartet. Assistant Minister from Manufacturing Senator Tim Ayres will highlight the government’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, while Linda Dobe, a/Deputy Director in Manufacturing, Queensland state government,…
The UK Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced that the Buxton Lime Net Zero project utilising Australian company Calix technology has successfully passed the due diligence phase of the country’s Industrial Carbon Capture (ICC) funding scheme. This is seen by project proponents UK construction company Tarmac and Calix subsidiary Leilac…
