Research Innovation

2025-07-17

Queensland’s sugar industry has a new scientific hub with the opening of the Innovative Research & Industry Services (IRIS) Laboratories in Brisbane. The facility is equipped with advanced technology to support research in plant breeding...

2026-01-07

A major wind farm project in south west Victoria has received approval to move ahead. The project aims to deliver cheaper and cleaner energy to a large number of homes. Approval has been granted for...

2025-12-18

Victoria has released a new Energy Safety Roadmap to protect energy workers and consumers. The plan strengthens safety standards as new technologies become part of everyday life. The Roadmap covers modernising regulations and preparing workers...

2025-12-15

Victoria’s newest road network control centre is ready to manage traffic as the West Gate Tunnel opens. The facility aims to keep travel smooth and safe from the first day. The Yarraville centre covers 38...

2026-01-21

Eraring Power Station will continue operating until April 2029, according to a notification from its operator to energy authorities and the stock exchange. The decision provides stability for workers, energy markets, and consumers across NSW...

2026-01-16

NSW sheep and goat farmers can access $2 million in new funding for electronic identification (eID) equipment. The rebate helps producers and livestock agents buy handheld eID readers at a reduced cost. Eligible applicants can...

2025-12-12

NSW farmers can now use virtual fencing to manage cattle and dairy herds. The technology allows farmers to control livestock with GPS-enabled collars instead of physical fences. Virtual fencing can track the health, location, and...

2025-12-24

Queensland has added more new electricity generation and storage projects than any other state in 2025. Powerlink connected 11 projects to the grid this year, adding almost 3 gigawatts of new capacity. New connections include...

2025-12-12

Queensland has introduced new planning rules to give communities a stronger voice in battery energy storage system (BESS) developments. Large projects of 50MW or more will now undergo social impact assessments and agree on community...

2025-12-11

Queensland has passed new energy laws designed to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable power for households and businesses. The Energy Roadmap Amendment Act 2025 aims to strengthen existing energy assets and guide the state’s energy...

New Laboratories to Boost Queensland’s Sugar Industry Innovation

VIC

Wind Energy Project Approved in South West Victoria

Energy Safety Roadmap Released to Protect Workers and Consumers

State-of-the-Art Control Centre Ready for West Gate Tunnel

NSW

Eraring Power Station to Operate Until 2029

NSW Boosts Support for Sheep and Goat Farmers with eID Equipment Rebate

NSW Approves Virtual Fencing to Modernise Cattle Farming

QLD

Queensland Leads Nation in New Energy Projects

Queensland Strengthens Community Role in Battery Storage Projects

Queensland Passes New Energy Laws to Secure Affordable Power