Hunter Green Hydrogen Hub to drive jobs, investment and a Net Zero Future
The Hunter is set to become the home of one of the State’s first green hydrogen hubs with the NSW Government committing at least $70 million to their development.
Read MoreSmall wind turbines offer a big solution for telecommunications
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $341,990 in funding to Diffuse Energy Pty Ltd (Diffuse Energy) to demonstrate the effectiveness of its innovative micro wind turbine technology for use on off-grid telecommunications towers and broader remote applications.
Read MoreTASMANIAN DEVILS RETURN TO MAINLAND FOR FIRST TIME IN 3,000 YEARS
For the first time in 3,000 years, the Tasmanian devil is back in
the wild on mainland Australia, an historic moment that is critical
to rewild Australia, the country with the world’s worst mammal
extinction rate.
$9 million Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary opens its doors
Environment Minister Matt Kean MP joined Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer on 25 September to officially open the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, with the gates opened to the general public on 26 September.
Read MoreThe missing block to build an all-renewable electric grid
A new type of thermal storage material, housed in blocks like
LEGO, could see coal-fired power stations converted to run entirely
fossil-fuel free.
Solar farm powering City operations and revenue
City of Newcastle’s solar farm has exceeded expectations in its first six months of operation, generating almost twice the revenue it was expected to make annually.
Read MoreVenture capitalist blown away by University-born small wind turbine startup
Compact, yet offering the highest energy output in its class, a small wind turbine innovation is attracting large commercial investment in a bid to improve remote and emergency telecommunication access.
Read MoreElectric vehicle chargers installed portside
City of Newcastle has teamed up with Port of Newcastle to deliver a new electric vehicle charging station on Wharf Road to add to the city’s growing network.
Read MoreThe future of Singleton as a centre for sustainability, culture and tourism shaped in new plan
As well as offering the combination of city conveniences and a rural heartbeat with character-filled villages, Singleton is poised to be a leader in sustainability, post-mining land use and a diverse tourism centre with vibrant cultural spaces celebrating art, sport and culture according to the draft Singleton Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040 (LSPS), now on public exhibition.
Read MoreLake Mac moves towards electric future
Lake Macquarie City Council has flicked the switch on a new EV charging strategy, with four new fully electric fleet cars indicating a move towards the City’s electric future.
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