Industry News
COAG acts for stronger, cleaner energy system
A COAG Energy Council decision to expedite the assessment of a new interconnector between New South Wales and South Australia can help Australia's energy system to be stronger and cleaner, sooner. [ + ]
Domino's drone deliveries
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited (Domino's) has joined forces with drone deliveries expert Flirtey to launch what they say is the first commercial drone delivery service in the world. [ + ]
Data developments
A team of Dutch scientists has made a major breakthrough in rewritable memory storage, developing a one-kilobyte device with an information density they say is two to three orders of magnitude beyond current hard disk and flash technology, according to research published in Nature Nanotechnology. [ + ]
October is National Safe Work Month
Safe Work Australia (SWA) is inviting Australian businesses to submit entries to the Workplace Participation Reward, highlighting initiatives undertaken in their workplace to improve safety. [ + ]
Safety alert Ford MY14–15, F250-350 trucks
A safety alert has been issued on Ford MY14 and MY15 F250 and F350 trucks fitted with a specific steering box (specific steering box Performax Part Number 1000283-1). Through normal wear and tear, some vehicles may develop a condition in which contact between the steering knuckle and the steering stop occurs. [ + ]
Powerline electrocution deaths prompt safety warning
A spate of incidents in Queensland involving overhead powerlines has left two people dead and seven others seriously injured — and the state’s safety regulator claims all could easily have been avoided. [ + ]
NetComm Wireless launches new US R&D facility
NetComm Wireless has established its first research and development (R&D) facility outside of Australia with the launch of a new centre in Sunrise, Florida, United States. [ + ]
R&D funding up for grabs
Australian businesses will be given a leg-up in the form of research and development funding under the Global Innovation Linkages (GIL) program, which aims to advance Australia's international collaboration and to leverage entrepreneurial expertise from key overseas locations. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia virtual seminars
Safe Work Australia (SWA) is offering a series of free virtual seminars that showcase the latest thinking, research, development and best practice in work health and safety. You can conveniently watch them at any time on any device. [ + ]
Do your bit for National Safe Work Month
Australian companies that take part in National Safe Work Month this October could receive a reward worth $5000 from Safe Work Australia (SWA) for their troubles. [ + ]
Battery storage funding committed to SA grid
The world's largest battery storage 'virtual power plant' will be established in South Australia, designed to support renewable energy, improve grid stability and reduce power price volatility. [ + ]
Digital innovation in the commercial vehicle industry
The 66th IAA Commercial Vehicles event, being held in Hannover from 22–29 September, promises a firm focus on the megatrends of the future: digitisation and electric mobility. [ + ]
Emerson sells Network Power to Platinum Equity
Emerson will sell Network Power to Platinum Equity and a group of co-investors. [ + ]
Global payments provider launches locally
Global payments provider Worldpay is expanding in Australia after securing its licence to process payments in one of Asia–Pacific's largest e-commerce markets. The company's expansion in Australia comes at a time of sustained growth. Worldpay said it processed 13.1 billion transactions in 2015 with a transaction value of £401.9 billion. [ + ]
Safety seminars on the go
A new range of virtual seminars from Safe Work Australia (SWA) will make it possible to ensure you are up to date on all things safety, even when you're out in the field. Due for release in October, the series will be available to watch at any time, anywhere on your mobile device. [ + ]