Tag Archives: Australia

Stora Enso’s Ybbs Mill Supports Sustainable Building Worldwide with One Million Cubic Meters of Cross-Laminated Timber Delivered

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso’s Ybbs mill in Austria has delivered one million cubic meters of cross-laminated timber to customers worldwide, marking a major milestone for one of the company’s key engineered wood production sites. The mill, which opened in 1983 … Read the full press release

HOCHTIEF to Enter DAX as Growth Accelerates in Data Centres, Technology and Critical Infrastructure Markets

(IN BRIEF) HOCHTIEF will join Germany’s DAX index following the latest review by Deutsche Börse, with the inclusion taking effect on June 22, 2026. The move marks an important milestone in the Group’s more than 150-year history and reflects its … Read the full press release

University of Hamburg Researchers Help Identify Earliest Known Bryozoan Fossils from the Early Cambrian Period

(IN BRIEF) An international research team involving the University of Hamburg has identified Early Cambrian bryozoan fossils for the first time, showing that these colonial animals existed around 520 million years ago. The fossils were discovered in the Xiannüdong Formation … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Receives Regional Recognition for Strengthening LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Across Its Workforce

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has received major LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion recognition in two regions, reinforcing the bank’s ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive working environment for employees. In Australia, Deutsche Bank was again named a Platinum Employer at the … Read the full press release

Siemens Energy Adds Camlin Group’s Asset Digitalization Expertise to Support Smarter Electricity Networks

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Energy has agreed to acquire Camlin Group, a Northern Ireland-based technology company specialising in grid monitoring, analytics and asset digitalization. The acquisition will strengthen Siemens Energy’s digital grid portfolio as utilities worldwide invest in smarter electricity networks … Read the full press release

RWE Strengthens Australia Renewable Energy Portfolio with Commissioning Completion of Limondale Battery Storage System

(IN BRIEF) RWE has received approval from the Australian Energy Market Operator and Transgrid to move the Limondale Battery Energy Storage System into full operations, making it Australia’s first eight-hour battery operating at full capacity and the longest-duration battery currently … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Advances Renewable Energy Growth While Supporting Ecosystems, Soil Health and Community-Led Environmental Action

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp is marking the 56th annual Earth Day by highlighting its responsible development approach and the role of everyday environmental action in supporting the energy transition. Under the theme Our Power, Our Planet, the company is drawing … Read the full press release

Gonvarri Industries Strengthens Renewable Energy Strategy Through 10-Year Electricity Agreement with Iberdrola

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has signed a 10-year renewable electricity supply agreement with Gonvarri Industries to provide 26,000 MWh of power each year to eight production facilities in four European countries. The agreement will be fully backed by guarantees of origin, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Participates in Major Australian Battery Storage and Renewable Energy Financing Package

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has provided a AUD 150 million seven-year non-recourse loan facility to support Palisade Investment Partners in refinancing debt linked to the Intera Renewables platform in Australia. The financing forms part of a wider AUD 845 million … Read the full press release

ABB Secures Major Contract to Support Eva Copper Mine Development and Strengthen Global Copper Supply

(IN BRIEF) ABB has been awarded a contract to supply gearless and ring-geared mill drive systems for the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, Australia, developed by Harmony Gold. The project is expected to produce around 60,000 tonnes of copper … Read the full press release

Syngenta Expands Crop Protection Portfolio with Breakthrough Solution for Resistant Weeds in Soybean and Cotton

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has launched VIRESTINA™ technology, a new herbicide solution designed to control resistant grass weeds in soybean and cotton, marking the first major breakthrough of its kind in nearly 40 years. Initially approved in Argentina, the technology is … Read the full press release

Centenary Milestone Highlights Alfa Laval’s Expansion and Enduring Customer Relationships Across Australia and New Zealand

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is celebrating 100 years of operations in Oceania, marking a century since its establishment in Australia in 1926 and expansion into New Zealand in 1927. The milestone was commemorated with events in Sydney, bringing together employees, … Read the full press release

Uber Deepens Collaboration with Adyen to Scale Checkout Capabilities and Launch Kiosk-Based Ride Booking

(IN BRIEF) Adyen and Uber have renewed and expanded their global partnership to strengthen Uber’s payment processing capabilities across more countries and integrate additional payment methods through Adyen’s Checkout API including support for markets such as the United Arab Emirates, … Read the full press release

PropTech Leader PropertyMe Gains EQT Investment to Drive AI, Automation and ANZ Market Expansion

(IN BRIEF) PropertyMe, the largest cloud-based property management software provider across Australia and New Zealand, has secured a majority investment from EQT via its Mid-Market Growth Partnership fund. The deal will support innovation, AI adoption, and expansion plans while agency … Read the full press release

CIMIC and Sojitz Establish 50:50 Partnership to Accelerate UGL Transport Expansion Across Australia and the Asia-Pacific

(IN BRIEF) CIMIC Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Japan’s Sojitz Corporation, which will acquire a 50% stake in UGL Transport, valuing the business at approximately $800 million. The agreement establishes joint ownership of one of Australia and … Read the full press release

ISS Extends Longstanding Partnership with Brisbane Airport, Expands Scope to Include Enhanced Aviation Security Services

(IN BRIEF) ISS has extended and expanded its partnership with Brisbane Airport through a new five-year contract beginning in November 2025, with options for an additional three years. The agreement covers a broad range of aviation security and operational services, … Read the full press release

Roland Berger enters Australian market with new Sydney office to drive Asia-Pacific growth

(IN BRIEF) Roland Berger has opened its first Australian office in Sydney, expanding the firm’s international network to all six continents. The new office, led by an experienced local team, strengthens the consultancy’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region and supports … Read the full press release

DNV Report Reveals New Energy Commodities Could Deliver Over a Quarter of Asia Pacific’s Emission Reductions by 2050

(IN BRIEF) A new DNV report predicts that new energy commodities (NECs) like hydrogen, ammonia, sustainable fuels, and carbon capture will drive over 25% of Asia Pacific’s emissions reductions by 2050, contributing around USD 1.1 trillion annually to the regional … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space and Partners Deliver ESA’s Next-Generation Deep Space Antenna at New Norcia Ground Station

(IN BRIEF) The European Deep Space Antenna Alliance (E-DSA²), comprising Thales Alenia Space, Schwartz Hautmont, and mtex antenna technology, has inaugurated the European Space Agency’s new NNO-3 deep space antenna at New Norcia, Australia. The 35-meter antenna, part of ESA’s … Read the full press release

IKEA launches global långbord events to celebrate Cooking & Eating Year and bring communities together

(IN BRIEF) IKEA is launching its first-ever global celebration of the Swedish långbord, with more than 200 stores in at least 14 markets hosting communal dining events beginning September 13. The initiative marks the start of Cooking & Eating Year, … Read the full press release