Textile sorting robot and fabric trading platform among projects backed by Country Road Climate Fund

Australian clothing brand Country Road has announced grant recipients in the second year of its annual Climate Fund, backing four projects aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the fashion industry supply chain. According to a statement from the company on Friday, the three-year, $1.5 million fund announced in 2022 supports projects across four pillars:…

WA winery awarded $225,000 grant for production of low- and no-alcohol wines

The Western Australian government has announced $1.13 million in funding for nine projects under round seven of the Regional Economic Development Grants program, including to Rockcliffe Winery to assist in production of low- and zero-alcohol wine. According to a statement from regional development minister Don Punch on Tuesday, Rockliffe was awarded $225,000 to help purchase…

Defence industry security portal upgrade

Defence has modernised membership processes for the Defence Industry Security Program which ensures the security of the defence-industry relationship and supply chain. The latest DISP Membership Portal capability release (pictured) enables self-management services for existing DISP companies for the first time. The capability release will also uplift the cyber security assessment process to align with…