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- AMS announces 2026 Beamex User Group meeting June 4, 2026Following a two-year break, AMS Instrumentation & Calibration has announced the 2026 Beamex User Group event will be held on the Sunshine Coast at Marcoola Beach, Queensland, 17–18 November 2026. The event returns after a high level of support expressed by the Beamex customer base in Australia. The meeting will be held over two days […]
- IFS Zero agentic emissions operating system June 3, 2026IFS, a provider of industrial AI software, has launched IFS Zero, an agentic emissions operating system designed for asset-intensive industries. The system provides a single, unified calculation platform that enables organisations to measure, disclose and optimise their carbon emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 categories. Purpose-built for carbon emissions management and created […]
- Victorian wind farm project to power 1.2 million homes June 3, 2026The Victorian Government has taken a step towards providing what it states is the biggest wind farm in the Southern Hemisphere. Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny has signed off on the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for the Warracknabeal Energy Park — marking a milestone in the state approvals process. Once complete, the 219-turbine wind farm […]
- Businesses use AI to manage sustainability reporting June 3, 2026Australian businesses are accelerating their adoption of automation to stay competitive, but research from Schneider Electric shows many still face significant barriers to realising the full potential of AI. Findings are based on the company’s 2026 Energy Tech Pulse survey, which surveyed 500 Australian decision-makers across multiple industries to understand how economic, energy and technology […]
- How do we prepare for a hotter, more populated, Sydney? June 2, 2026There are two things that seem inevitable about Sydney’s future; the population will grow, and the city will get hotter. And both outcomes are intrinsically linked. Recent data suggests greater Sydney’s population is projected to increase by 1.4 million people, reaching 6.3 million in 2041. This is a 13% increase in a decade, with New […]
- Battery-free sensors close to reality June 2, 2026With lithium-ion battery waste in Australia projected to exceed 100,000 tonnes by 2036, and hundreds of millions of household batteries discarded each year — many used in low-power indoor sensors and data loggers — there is an urgent need for cleaner power solutions. An NSSN Grand Challenge Fund project has demonstrated a viable pathway to […]
- SA retirement village reduces energy costs using solar system June 2, 2026Rising electricity costs have reduced the financial security of the residents of Woodbridge Retirement Village in South Australia. The community centre — which houses a heated pool and spa — saw power bills more than double since 2021, from $21,000 to an estimated $45,000 this year. The retirement village’s board has recently acted to reduce […]
- Manufacturers could be missing out on govt energy funding June 1, 2026Australian manufacturers could be missing out on millions of dollars in available government energy funding — said energy advisory firm DETA Consulting — not because the programs don’t exist, but because most businesses haven’t done the groundwork to access them. The energy advisory firm said the pattern is consistent across manufacturing: funding rounds open, businesses […]
- Australian industry won't hit net zero if organisations hoard their data June 1, 2026For most of us, checking our phones each morning is routine. Will we need sunscreen or an umbrella? The apps giving us that answer rely on a system where 193 countries standardise and share measurements from ocean buoys, balloon radiosondes and orbital satellites, all feeding into the World Weather Watch. No single country could build […]
- Flux Marine Redefines Marine Propulsion Through Electrification June 1, 2026As efforts to combat climate change intensify, electrification has become a focal point, particularly in automotives. The evolution of electrification technology for boating is also making significant strides, though less visible outside of the marine industry. It is with no less importance that companies are prioritising a shift to more sustainable options here, given that […]
- From Vision to Impact: How Epson is turning environmental ambition into measurable action June 1, 2026As the global sustainability agenda accelerates, the challenge facing multinational organisations is no longer defining ambition, it is delivering measurable, system-wide change. For Epson that ambition is clearly articulated in its Environmental Vision 2050, “to become carbon negative and underground resource free, while enriching communities and operating within the planet’s ecological limits”. What distinguishes Epson’s […]
- The McCrometer FPI Mag for use in municipal and industrial markets May 31, 2026Water scarcity, increasing populations, and climate change are shifting the global perception of the value of water to be seen not just as a commodity, but as an invaluable resource to be protected. Over the coming years, there will need to be sweeping systematic change making water measurement and management increasingly critical to preserving our […]