Grants Expanded to Improve Air Quality in Melbourne’s West

An expanded round of environmental grants is now open to help reduce air pollution in Melbourne’s western suburbs. The Air Quality Improvement Precincts (AQIP) program aims to create healthier, more liveable communities by funding local...

Queenslanders Get First Look at New Generation Trains

A full-scale replica of a new Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) train has been unveiled, giving Queenslanders a first look at the next generation of locally built passenger trains. The 38-metre mock-up includes the driver’s...

Public Transport Boost to Expand Regional Train Services

A major investment is underway to improve public transport across regional Victoria, delivering more frequent and longer train services to better serve local communities. The 2025/26 state budget allocates $52 million to increase train frequency...

New Battery Storage Project to Deliver Cheaper, Cleaner Energy

A major battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Little River has been fast-tracked to provide households and businesses with more affordable and reliable renewable energy during peak demand periods. The ACEnergy BESS project will...

CSIRO Launches Program to Boost AI and Digital Innovation for SMEs

CSIRO is inviting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to join its Innovate to Grow program. The eight-week online program helps businesses turn early-stage ideas in digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) into actionable research and...