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Coffee waste helps make lower carbon concrete

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RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into useful construction materials. A life-cycle analysis has shown, for the first time, that biochar made from spent coffee grounds can help produce a lower‑carbon concrete while supporting strength benefits seen in earlier lab trials. Earlier experiments … Continued

Emergency govt measures sought in the wake of a surge in low-priced imported steelwork

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The Australian steel industry has sought emergency trade relief measures to address a surge in low-priced imported fabricated steelwork threatening the local industry.   The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) on behalf of the industry has lodged a Safeguard application with the Federal Government requesting it apply temporary emergency provisions to protect the industry.   This … Continued

Modon Holding Announces a Strategic Investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners, Expanding Its Global Portfolio in Luxury Lifestyle Destination Development

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Modon joins a consortium of investors to elevate Wellington International equestrian showgrounds and develop an ultra-luxury destination integrating residential, hospitality and sports assets in Wellington, Palm Beach County, Florida Strengthens Modon’s global presence and enables knowledge exchange across large-scale mixed-use, hospitality and lifestyle developments ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–BUSINESS WIRE– Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding P.S.C … Continued

Public Works Committee reports on proposed works by Airservices Australia

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Today, Mr Tony Zappia MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works presented the Public Works Committee’s fourth report of 2025 to the House of Representatives. The report considers two proposed works by Airservices Australia: Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services NexGen Project for the End-of-life Facilities Upgrades—Phase 1A (Queensland and Victoria) and PFAS Remediation of the Former Fire Training … Continued

Renown Lending Calls for Stronger Support for South Australian Small Businesses and Builders, Commits $250 Million in Private Capital to Back the State’s Economic Backbone

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Key Facts: $250 million in private capital committed by Renown Lending to support South Australian small businesses and builders. Initiative led by Founder Kalpi Prasad and General Manager Mitchell Chadevski. Capital supports asset-backed lending, construction finance, cash-flow lending, equipment finance, and short-term property-secured loans. Funding designed to help businesses facing tightening bank credit, project delays, … Continued

Public Works Committee to examine CSIRO’s proposed refit of the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (the Committee) will consider the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO) proposed part-life refit of the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) under the Public Works Act 1969. The proposed works were referred for inquiry and report on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. The Committee will conduct a site inspection at the … Continued

James Hardie Industries Appoints Ryan Lada as Chief Financial Officer

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Rachel Wilson Steps Down; Will Serve as an Advisor During the Transition SYDNEY & CHICAGO–BUSINESS WIRE– James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE/ASX: JHX) (“James Hardie” or the “Company”), a leading provider of exterior home and outdoor living solutions, today announced the appointment of Ryan Lada as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Lada succeeds … Continued

James Hardie Announces Appointment of Nigel Stein as Chair of its Board of Directors

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Forms Integration and Performance Committee of the Board SYDNEY & CHICAGO–BUSINESS WIRE– James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE/ASX: JHX) (“James Hardie” or the “Company”), a leading provider of exterior home and outdoor living solutions, today announced the appointment of Nigel Stein as Chair of the James Hardie Board of Directors, effective November 17, 2025. Mr. Stein … Continued