Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a cost-effective technique that could deliver safe drinking water to millions of vulnerable people using cheap, sustainable materials and sunlight. A team led by Associate Professor Haolan Xu has refined a technique to derive freshwater from seawater, brackish water, or contaminated water, through highly efficient solar … Continue reading Sunlight to solve the world’s clean water crisis →

The federal government is encouraging small and family businesses to have their say in the independent review of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, Stuart Robert, said the review is considering how effectively and efficiently the Ombudsman has provided assistance and advocacy for Australian … Continue reading Consultations open for review of Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman →

Beckhoff Automation has maintained a strong presence in Australia over the past two decades and managing director Nick Psahoulias has been with the company since the beginning – leading from their head office in Melbourne. This long-standing track-record has given Psahoulias a unique leadership perspective: the ability to guide a company from strength to strength, … Continue reading Beckhoff Automation strengthens customer relationships in the middle of a pandemic →

In what could be some of the lowest kilometre mid 80s Holden’s existing in Australia is a VL Walkinshaw and VN SS Group A that are going to auction expected to fetch over $1 million. Lloyds Auctions COO Lee Hames said the VN Commodore SS Group A up for auction ticks all those boxes in … Continue reading Iconic Holdens set to break records →

Woolworths is now offering its customers in Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia a locally-made paper carry bag as it gradually onshores manufacturing in support of local industry and jobs. Woolworths has partnered with family-owned Australian manufacturer Detpak in a multi-million dollar deal to produce the locally-made bags, which first launched in South Australia and Northern … Continue reading Woolworths introduces Australian made paper shopping bags →