Port of Newcastle a powerful link for renewable energy in NSW
Newcastle has again demonstrated its role as a critical trade gateway for Australia’s take-up of renewable energy technology, with the latest batch of wind farm components arriving in March.
Read MoreWestside achieves NSW rehabilitation first
Glencore’s Westside open cut coal site in the Lower Hunter has received Government certification for a section of its rehabilitated mined land, a first for the State’s coal industry under contemporary mine rehabilitation criteria.
Read MoreCity prepares for electric vehicle future
The City of Newcastle has completed a solar-powered electric
vehicle (EV) charging hub that will also provide 100% renewable
electricity to supply all of No.2 Sportsground.
Hunter first supports innovative approach to energy
A partnership created by local government, a not for profit leading provider of community care and a solar cooperative will see an innovative approach to energy in the Hunter.
Read MoreLocal dishwasher halves power use and wins major award
Australia’s peak industry design awards – the highest
honour for design and innovation in the country – were
announced at The Star Casino in Sydney on 11 July at the
61st annual Good Design Award Ceremony.
Newcastle Mine Rehabilitation Conference seeks to answer crucial questions
The 9th Annual Best Practice Ecological Rehabilitation of Mined Lands Conference (Mine Rehab 2019) will be held on 20 June 2019 at NEX Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre.
Read MorePSC goes green with solar panels
Port Stephens Council has gone green with the installation of more than 350 solar panels on the roof of its Administration Building in Raymond Terrace.
Read MoreWorks Begin on World-Class Bio-refinery in the Hunter
On 17 January Michael Johnsen MP, Member for Upper Hunter noted that works are officially underway in Muswellbrook for the first bio-renewables research facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere making the Hunter a national hub for bio-renewables research, development and commercialization.
Read MoreBuilding begins on Newcastle solar farm
Construction on the region’s largest solar farm has begun after
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes turned the first sod on 13 November on
a disused landfill site at the Summerhill Waste Management Centre
facility.
Australian farming the focus of new soil research centre
Australia’s largest collaborative soil research initiative, aimed at enabling farmers to increase their productivity and profitability, has launched today at the University of Newcastle.
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