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EcoCeres and British Airways Extend Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Agreement to Support Lower-Carbon Aviation

EcoCeres, a global leader in the innovation and commercialization of renewable fuels and green molecules, announced the extension of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with British Airways until the end of 2030, Under the extended agreement, EcoCeres’ SAF is expected to help British Airways avoid approximately 198,000 tonnes¹  of lifecycle carbon emissions compared […]

The Entrepreneur’s Safety Net: Why Victoria’s Sole Traders Are Rethinking Income Protection

I see it every week in my line of work. A local sparky is scaling his business in Geelong, or a freelance consultant is...

Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 12.06.2026: UREA PRICE COLLAPSE

• UREA PRICES COLLAPSE; China removed export floor price prior to the India tender, triggering aggressive short selling and wiping approximately USD 100 PMT from global values almost overnight. China has since reinstated floor prices, but the damage has already been done. • PHOSPHATE MARKETS MIXED; US DAP and MAP values moving lower while Brazilian […]

NSW invasive species review faces budget-day reckoning

The Invasive Species Council has warned the Minns Government risks squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix NSW’s failing invasive species system unless this month’s budget delivers major long-term funding reform for invasive animals. The warning comes after the NSW government formally backed key recommendations of the landmark Natural Resources Commission (NRC) review into invasive species […]

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New Forests launches first global natural capital strategy

Leveraging New Forests’ two-decade track record investing in natural capital New Forests, a global investment manager of nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies, is today announcing the launch of the Global Landscape Opportunities (GLO) strategy, its first global natural capital offering, investing across forestry, agriculture, and complementary markets such as carbon and biodiversity. To […]

Electric Hydrofoiling Expansion Signals New Era for Urban Water Transit

New Zealand marine technology company Vessev expands across Australia as cities explore new ways to unlock underutilised waterways Electric hydrofoiling technology is gaining momentum locally and globally, with New Zealand marine technology company Vessev expanding across multiple Australian cities as interest grows in cleaner, more connected waterways transit. Vessev has signed a commercial agreement to deliver multiple […]

New Energy Transport accelerates electric road freight deployment with new funding

– Flexible, modular charging infrastructure can be operational within 16 weeks – Initial deployment to support 20 electric trucks on the road by the end of 2026 – NET responding to surge in demand from large transport buyers for reliable electric freight  Electric road freight company New Energy Transport (NET) has secured funding to fast-track the electrification […]

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Energy savings for NSW households: loans and discounts to help families lower their bills

Chris Minns Premier of New South Wales   Penny Sharpe Minister for Climate Change, Minister for Energy Minister for the Environment, Minister for Heritage Eligible households will now be able to access zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 to install energy-saving and cost-cutting upgrades such as rooftop solar, household batteries, insulation, reverse-cycle air conditioning, switchboard […]

Ultrasound unlocks protein from cauliflower waste

Study lead author and RMIT PhD candidate Kinjal Furi. Credit: RMIT RMIT University An RMIT innovation uses ultrasound to extract leaf protein from discarded cauliflower leaves, identifying a potential new use for vegetable scraps. The process could help food manufacturers turn vegetable waste into protein ingredients, reducing waste and adding value to existing crops. The […]

INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

Energy savings for NSW households: loans and discounts to help families lower their bills

Chris Minns Premier of New South Wales   Penny Sharpe Minister for Climate Change, Minister for Energy Minister for the Environment, Minister for Heritage Eligible households will now be able to access zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 to install energy-saving and cost-cutting upgrades such as rooftop solar, household batteries, insulation, reverse-cycle air conditioning, switchboard […]

Ultrasound unlocks protein from cauliflower waste

Study lead author and RMIT PhD candidate Kinjal Furi. Credit: RMIT RMIT University An RMIT innovation uses ultrasound to extract leaf protein from discarded cauliflower leaves, identifying a potential new use for vegetable scraps. The process could help food manufacturers turn vegetable waste into protein ingredients, reducing waste and adding value to existing crops. The […]

FIRST NATION

Energy savings for NSW households: loans and discounts to help families lower their bills

Chris Minns Premier of New South Wales   Penny Sharpe Minister for Climate Change, Minister for Energy Minister for the Environment, Minister for Heritage Eligible households will now be able to access zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 to install energy-saving and cost-cutting upgrades such as rooftop solar, household batteries, insulation, reverse-cycle air conditioning, switchboard […]

Ultrasound unlocks protein from cauliflower waste

Study lead author and RMIT PhD candidate Kinjal Furi. Credit: RMIT RMIT University An RMIT innovation uses ultrasound to extract leaf protein from discarded cauliflower leaves, identifying a potential new use for vegetable scraps. The process could help food manufacturers turn vegetable waste into protein ingredients, reducing waste and adding value to existing crops. The […]

LEGAL ISSUES

Energy savings for NSW households: loans and discounts to help families lower their bills

Chris Minns Premier of New South Wales   Penny Sharpe Minister for Climate Change, Minister for Energy Minister for the Environment, Minister for Heritage Eligible households will now be able to access zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 to install energy-saving and cost-cutting upgrades such as rooftop solar, household batteries, insulation, reverse-cycle air conditioning, switchboard […]

Ultrasound unlocks protein from cauliflower waste

Study lead author and RMIT PhD candidate Kinjal Furi. Credit: RMIT RMIT University An RMIT innovation uses ultrasound to extract leaf protein from discarded cauliflower leaves, identifying a potential new use for vegetable scraps. The process could help food manufacturers turn vegetable waste into protein ingredients, reducing waste and adding value to existing crops. The […]

SAFETY

Energy savings for NSW households: loans and discounts to help families lower their bills

Chris Minns Premier of New South Wales   Penny Sharpe Minister for Climate Change, Minister for Energy Minister for the Environment, Minister for Heritage Eligible households will now be able to access zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 to install energy-saving and cost-cutting upgrades such as rooftop solar, household batteries, insulation, reverse-cycle air conditioning, switchboard […]

Ultrasound unlocks protein from cauliflower waste

Study lead author and RMIT PhD candidate Kinjal Furi. Credit: RMIT RMIT University An RMIT innovation uses ultrasound to extract leaf protein from discarded cauliflower leaves, identifying a potential new use for vegetable scraps. The process could help food manufacturers turn vegetable waste into protein ingredients, reducing waste and adding value to existing crops. The […]