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Ecopha Biotech and Terra Sol Win Energy & Renewables Award at the 2025 Innovation Aus award for Breakthrough PHA Technology

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Key Facts: Australian company Ecopha Biotech has developed PHA bioplastics that biodegrade within months and are fully home compostable The company won the Energy & Renewables Award at the 2025 InnovationAus Awards for Excellence alongside design partner Terra Sol Studio Their technology uses pongamia oil, a carbon-negative and regenerative resource, replacing their previous canola oil … Continued

Christmas Construction Deadline: White Card Safety Critical for Young Workers

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Key Facts: A White Card is mandatory for anyone working on or accessing construction sites, including casual labourers, apprentices, and delivery drivers White Card courses take about five hours to complete and cover essential safety knowledge, including hazard control, safety laws, PPE usage, and emergency procedures Summer holidays see an increase in young casual workers … Continued

EcoPHA Biotech & Terra Sol win Energy & Renewables at the InnovationAus Awards signalling a new era for commercial PHA innovation

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Key Facts: EcoPHA Biotech and Terra Sol Studio won the Energy & Renewables Award at the 2025 InnovationAus Awards for their development of marine biodegradable PHA biomaterials The partnership combines EcoPHA’s scientific innovation in PHA biopolymers with Terra Sol’s design expertise to create commercially viable products Their PHA materials can be used across multiple applications … Continued

Approval of up to EUR360 Million Czech Government Grant

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European Metals Holdings Limited (ASX and AIM: EMH, OTCQX: EMHXY/EMHLF) (“European Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, subject to completion of administrative processes, Geomet s.r.o. has been informed it has been awarded a grant of up to EUR 360 million (AUD 645 million) under the “Strategic Investments for a Climate-Neutral Economy” programme … Continued

Public Works Committee reviews proposed Attorney-General Department’s office fit-out

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (the Committee) will conduct a public hearing on 1 December 2025 to review the Attorney-General Department’s (the Department) Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at 3-5 National Circuit, Barton, Australia Capital Territory. The proposed works to consolidate the Department’s Canberra footprint from three buildings into one aims to achieve substantial Commonwealth … Continued

Weld Australia’s 2025 Western Australia Welding Excellence Awards Honour Industry Leadership and Innovation

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Welding professionals, educators, and manufacturers from across Western Australia gathered in Perth last night for the 2025 Western Australia Welding Excellence Awards. The evening recognised the people, projects, and organisations driving progress, safety, and technical excellence across the state’s fabrication and manufacturing industries.   Hosted annually by Weld Australia, the Welding Excellence Awards shine a … Continued

Uniting welcomes Kingscliff planning approval — calls for continued focus on delivering seniors housing and care

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Media Release                   28th November 2025   Uniting has welcomed the NSW Government’s approval of its Kingscliff redevelopment following a comprehensive and rigorous assessment process involving Tweed Shire Council, Government agencies, independent experts and the Independent Planning Commission.   Recognising the decision as a clear step forward for older people and the region, Tracey Burton, CEO, … Continued

ORA Developers Group Announces Debut at LPS Shanghai, Reinforcing $45 Billion Global Footprint

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SHANGHAI, Nov. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ORA Developers, a global leader in visionary real estate and lifestyle destinations, announces its debut at the Luxury Property Showcase (LPS) in Shanghai. This participation marks a key milestone in the brand’s continued international expansion and underscores ORA’s growing appeal to global investors seeking best-in-class assets. The company … Continued

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

CCAA Welcomes MRT Sand Inventory Report and Calls for Priority Government Action

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Key Facts: Southeast Tasmania faces exhaustion of locally available coarse sharp sand supplies, according to new Mineral Resources Tasmania report Concrete producers will need to source sand from north and northeast Tasmania, with transport distances increasing from 35km to over 300km The situation will lead to increased construction costs, strained supply chains, and impact affordability … Continued