First-of-its-kind green hydrogen facility begins construction in South Australia

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Sparc Technologies commenced construction of a revolutionary green hydrogen pilot plant in South Australia on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone for next-generation hydrogen production technology. The facility, located at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus, will employ photocatalytic water splitting (PWS) technology that produces hydrogen directly from water using only sunlight and a photocatalyst material…

Whyalla steelworks was ‘relying on luck for safety’ before administration

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The Whyalla steelworks was losing $1.5 million per day before being forced into administration, burning through nearly $320 million in seven months, administrators KordaMentha revealed at a creditors meeting on Monday. The administrators outlined total debts exceeding $1.34 billion, including $189 million in outstanding employee entitlements and $40.2 million owed to the South Australian government…

SA government began Whyalla steelworks administration talks last year

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The South Australian Government’s Steel Task Force has been meeting secretly with KordaMentha since before Christmas, as a strategy to push the Whyalla steelworks into administration was formulated, according to documents released on Monday. KordaMentha was appointed as administrator of steelworks owner OneSteel Manufacturing – a GFG Alliance subsidiary – on Wednesday last week after…

Cook launches ‘Made in WA’ manufacturing plan ahead of state election

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Western Australian Premier Roger Cook unveiled Labor’s manufacturing vision on Sunday at the party’s official campaign launch, promising to boost local production and provide cost of living relief if re-elected on March 8. Speaking to approximately 400 party supporters, including former premiers Mark McGowan and Peter Dowding, Cook outlined his “Made in WA” plan to…

Arnott’s Group crunches into Melbourne with new facility

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Arnott’s Group opened its new manufacturing facility in Rowville, Victoria, on Friday, marking a significant expansion of its better-for-you product capabilities. The 45,000-square-metre site, which produces breakfast and snack products, represents a homecoming for the 160-year-old Australian manufacturer. “Arnott’s has been at the forefront of manufacturing in Australia for 160 years,” said Arnott’s Group CEO…