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Energy costs and cheap imports threaten local steel industry

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Cost of energy will make or break steel’s move to a more efficient, sustainable industry, the Australian Steel Institute’s (ASI) national convention in Sydney has heard.  Speaking in a pre-recording on the opening day of the two-day convention, Federal Minister for Industry Tim Ayres acknowledged the importance of local steel to Australia’s future. But he … Continued

IperionX Receives a Further $25M in U.S. Government Funding to Accelerate Titanium Production Scale-Up

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U.S. Department of War, through its Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program, has obligated an additional US$25 million under IperionX’s previously announced US$47.1 million award IBAS funding supports the build-out of a resilient, fully integrated, and low-cost titanium supply chain – from minerals to metal – strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base Funds will be applied to the scale-up … Continued

Practical completion reached on landmark Maroochy Private Hospital

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Key Facts:  – Practical completion: 11 September 2025  – 10-storey, $100 million facility in the heart of Maroochydore  – Ahead of schedule by 6+ weeks  – More than 1,000 local tradespeople and suppliers involved  – Future tenants include Sunshine Coast Radiology, Sports & Spinal, and UniSC  – 400+ local jobs to be created  – Clinical … Continued

Construction worker stigma putting lives at risk, new research warns

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Negative stereotypes about construction workers could be costing lives on building sites, according to new international research led in collaboration with Charles Darwin University (CDU). The study, published in the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, found that construction workers who feel their jobs are devalued or looked down upon by society are significantly less likely … Continued

More than half of world’s coastal settlements retreating from rising seas, study shows

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An global study of 155 countries shows more than half of coastal settlements are relocating inland. People in lower-income regions are more likely to move or stay close to the coast, driven by their livelihoods. The study warns that overconfidence in protective infrastructure may encourage risky developments close to the coast, particularly among wealthier groups, … Continued

Cardboard and earth reshape sustainable construction

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Key Facts: New building material made of cardboard, soil and water has about 75% lower carbon footprint than concrete whilst being reusable and recyclable. Innovation eliminates need for cement, costs one-third of concrete, and can support low-rise buildings. Material is ideal for hot climates due to natural temperature regulation and suits remote construction where red … Continued

Engineers show humans and robots can build smarter, safer, faster

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Monash engineers have trialled a human–robot collaboration system that improved efficiency on job sites while reducing worker fatigue. Using simulations of a timber floor assembly, the team showed that task sequencing and robot allocation can speed up work while lessening physical strain on human workers. The findings highlight how robotics could help job sites overcome … Continued

SCENTMATIC’s AI System “KAORIUM” Debuts in Taiwan with HOLA

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TAIPEI, Taiwan–BUSINESS WIRE– SCENTMATIC Inc., a trailblazer in the digitalization of olfaction, is proud to announce the launch of its AI system, KAORIUM, at five directly operated HOLA stores, Taiwan’s leading home furnishing brand. This marks SCENTMATIC’s first venture into the Taiwanese market. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250904259049/en/ KAORIUM … Continued