(l-r) Epson Australia’s environment and sustainability manager Fatida Un and North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker Recognising ongoing commitment to sustainability and carbon management Epson Australia has been recognised as a CitySwitch Champion for the third consecutive year, affirming the company’s long-term commitment to sustainability leadership, carbon management and practical climate action across its Australian operations. The CitySwitch Awards celebrate businesses […]

Global fertiliser markets softened this week as affordability constraints, geopolitical uncertainty, and diverging regional supply conditions continued to reshape nutrient pricing and trade flows. Nitrogen markets, particularly urea, showed signs of cooling following recent Indian tender activity, while phosphates remain fundamentally tight despite growing buyer resistance to higher prices. Potash prices continued to edge higher […]

Leading Australian pet brand is revolutionising repurposed food and turning it into pup-approved goodness that’s also good for the planet Australia wastes at least 7.6 million tonnes of food each year*, but an Australian-first initiative is turning that problem into part of the solution, rescuing surplus market produce and transforming it into dog treats and meal boosters. […]

Gold Coast Mayor and ARRC Chair Tom Tate A who’s who of local and international residual waste-to-energy proponents have flagged their preliminary interest in working with the City of Gold Coast’s Advanced Resource Recovery Centre (ARRC) to deliver its residual waste-to-energy facility at Stapylton. In February 2026, the City of Gold Coast launched an international Open Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify partners to design, build, […]

Canopy Accelerator Cooperative is on a winning streak! We’re thrilled to share that Canopy Accelerator Cooperative took home the Runner-up prize at the 2026 Wyndham Pitch Competition! The Board is pictured here with Cr Larry Zhao and Past President of the Werribee Lion’s Club, Lion Raymond Loh, together with our winnings: $3,000 from Wyndham City […]

Symons Xie, General Manager APAC for Anker SOLIX By Jonathan Raymond Econews.com.au Australia’s residential battery market is entering a new era — one defined not by size, but by smarter energy management, faster payback, and systems designed for the realities of a rapidly changing grid. At Sydney’s Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition in May, Anker […]

Volvo Penta and Aus Ships collaborate on Australia’s first fully electric passenger ferry. In a significant step forward for sustainable marine transport, Aus Ships and Volvo Penta have announced a landmark collaboration to develop Australia’s first 100% electric accessible passenger ferry. Currently under construction, with commissioning due to be complete in Q4 2026, after which […]

Energy Minister Hon. Chris Bowen addresses Smart Energy Conference, Sydney, 6 May 2026 Well friends, a lot has happened since we gathered here last year. Last time I spoke at this conference it was a couple of days after we just announced our 2025 election commitment of a cheaper home battery policy for Australia. In […]