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- Long-term water security project proposed for Hunter region September 15, 2026Hunter Water is proposing to invest more than $150 million to strengthen long-term water security for the Lower Hunter through the replacement of a critical section of the Chichester Trunk Gravity Main (CTGM). The proposed project will replace a 12 km section of the CTGM between Brookfield Tunnel and Burmi Creek, near Clarence Town. The […]
- $2.5m to double circuit breaker production in Adelaide September 15, 2026Advanced manufacturing at Gepps Cross will receive a $2.5 million investment to double local air and moulded case circuit breaker production capacity. The investment will help Schneider Electric establish a new smart circuit breaker production line at its Gepps Cross manufacturing site, expanding a capability currently operating from its Local Adaptation Centre in Ingleburn, Sydney. […]
- German company installs 'record' wind turbine with 199 m hub height September 14, 2026At its headquarters in Sengenthal, Germany, Max Bögl Wind AG has erected a series-produced hybrid tower with a hub height of 199 m for the first time. The total height of the turbine reaches 285 m. The company said its completed tower has set a new record in the field of serially manufactured onshore wind […]
- Australia's data centre plans can become a blueprint for the world September 14, 2026If I told you Australia could take sunshine and turn it into our nation’s next driver of productivity and prosperity, it might sound a stretch. It’s a simplified analysis but it underlines a fundamental truth. Australia has exported the value of what lies beneath our feet for decades. Our next great export opportunity could come […]
- Complex solar installation for Adelaide wine venue September 14, 2026Trinasolar has supplied 200 Trinasolar Vertex S+ 500W (NEG18R.28) solar modules for a new 100 kW rooftop solar system at the National Wine Centre of Australia in South Australia. Located adjacent to the Adelaide Botanic Garden, the National Wine Centre presented a complex commercial solar installation. The installed system spans two buildings with multi-angled roof […]
- Engineering sustainability from the ground up at Selfs Point STP September 14, 2026Why did the ground matter? Hobart’s sewer network is being reshaped for a growing city, with wastewater flows from Macquarie Point ultimately redirected to an expanded treatment plant at Selfs Point. The transformation also supports the wider redevelopment of Macquarie Point. But before new tanks and process structures could rise at Selfs Point, the project […]
- $26 million to fund Australian-made iron technology September 9, 2026The Australian Government is providing $26 million in funding for technology that provides a pathway for Pilbara ore in lower-emissions iron production. The government funding is supporting Perth-based Element Zero through the Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund, administered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), to pilot technology transforming Australian iron ore into high-purity […]
- UNSW expert awarded Eureka Prize for sustainability September 9, 2026UNSW researcher Professor Yansong Shen has been awarded a 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prize. Shen, from UNSW Engineering, was recognised for his work creating a low-cost recycling system for solar panels. He was among six UNSW finalists for the annual national science prizes which recognise excellence in research and innovation, leadership and science engagement. UNSW […]
- SEW projects to deliver six billion litres of recycled water annually September 9, 2026Together, the Dingley, Monterey and Western Port recycled water schemes have the potential to deliver almost six billion litres of recycled water annually, and provide fit-for-purpose water for public spaces, community facilities and agriculture in Melbourne’s south-east. Dingley Recycled Water Scheme The Dingley Recycled Water Scheme is a major investment in recycled water infrastructure that […]
- Beyond compliance: why ESG in construction is becoming a people issue September 8, 2026ESG in construction is moving beyond emissions, energy efficiency and waste, with Australian businesses increasingly looking at how they manage people, suppliers and their broader social impact. New research from Kennards Hire shows that 38% of Australian construction decision-makers now prioritise social impact and workforce initiatives, putting it almost on par with environmental priorities. The […]
- Environmental site restoration to transform sewage treatment plant September 8, 2026Yarra Valley Water is transforming over 35 hectares of land at its Upper Yarra Sewage Treatment Plant in Launching Place. The site will become a climate-resilient wetland and swamp forest habitat, with over 172,000 trees set to be established as part of the next stage of the project. The organisation has completed earthworks to make […]
- Organics processing facility opens in Hamilton September 7, 2026A new organics processing facility in Hamilton is set to keep thousands of tonnes of organic material circulating in the local economy — converting waste into a product with commercial and environmental value. The model is a shift for the local council from disposal to recovery. Southern Grampians Shire Council’s new facility is designed to […]