Tag Archives: Australia

Rio Tinto Boosts Australia-Japan Collaboration with $1.7 Million Investment in Innovation Fund

(IN BRIEF) Rio Tinto has pledged an additional A$1.7 million to the Australia-Japan Innovation Fund (AJIF) during the 60th Australia-Japan Annual Joint Business Conference in Melbourne. This funding will support research projects and strengthen collaboration between Australia and Japan in … Read the full press release

VetPartners Set for Positive Transformation with EQT Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) EQT is set to acquire VetPartners, the largest provider of veterinary services in Australia and New Zealand, from National Veterinary Associates, Inc. Through this deal, EQT plans to support VetPartners’ clinical teams in delivering top-quality care to animals. … Read the full press release

University of Exeter-Led Team Wins Prize for AI-Driven Global Antibiotic Resistance Harmonization

(IN BRIEF) A team led by Professor Robert Beardmore at the University of Exeter has won an Innovation Award at the Vivli Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Data Challenge for their work in harmonizing thresholds for antibiotic resistance using artificial intelligence (AI). … Read the full press release

Indra Streamlines Traffic Management for Transurban’s Queensland Road Assets with In-Mova Traffic Platform

(IN BRIEF) Indra, a technology solutions provider, has successfully integrated the management of Transurban’s road assets in Queensland, Australia, into a single control center using its In-Mova Traffic platform. This includes two highways and four major tunnels in Brisbane, covering … Read the full press release

Enel Completes Sale of 50% Stake in Australian Renewable Assets to INPEX

(IN BRIEF) Enel S.p.A., through its subsidiary Enel Green Power S.p.A. (EGP), has successfully finalized the sale of a 50% stake in its Australian renewable energy entities, Enel Green Power Australia Pty Ltd and Enel Green Power Australia Trust (collectively … Read the full press release

Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence Division Honored as Employer of Choice in Australian Business Awards 2023

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division has received the prestigious Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice (EOC) for the fifth consecutive year. This award recognizes organizations that excel in creating workplaces that maximize workforce potential through effective employee … Read the full press release

Swiss Re Introduces AI-Powered Mental Health App, Collaborates with Wysa for Holistic Support

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions has partnered with Wysa to launch Wysa Assure, an AI-driven mental health support app. Combining Swiss Re’s risk expertise with Wysa’s AI technology, the app offers on-demand mental health assistance through an AI chatbot … Read the full press release

Telstra and Ericsson Lead the Way: Australia’s First Voice over New Radio Call Marks Evolution of 5G with RedCap Software

(IN BRIEF) Telstra and Ericsson have achieved Australia’s first implementation and validation of the next evolution of 5G technology, utilizing Ericsson’s pre-commercial Reduced Capability (RedCap) software on Telstra’s 5G commercial network. They conducted a Voice over New Radio (VoNR) call … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and INPEX Collaborate with PTTEP for Acquisition of AC-RL7 Permit in Australia

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and INPEX have partnered with PTTEP to acquire the AC-RL7 permit in Australia. TotalEnergies will own 26% while INPEX will have a 74% stake and assume operatorship, subject to regulatory approval. The permit includes Cash and Maple … Read the full press release

Wood Secures Contract Extension and FEED Project with Woodside Energy for North West Shelf Project

(IN BRIEF) Wood, a leading global engineering and consulting company, has been granted a contract extension until October 2025 for brownfield engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) by Woodside Energy. The contract will continue to support the North West Shelf … Read the full press release

TPG Telecom Collaborates with Ericsson to Boost Network Performance Using AI-Powered Analytics Solution

(IN BRIEF) TPG Telecom and Ericsson have entered into a multi-year agreement to introduce an innovative cloud-native and AI-powered analytics solution for enhancing mobile network performance. This solution is designed to offer TPG Telecom’s teams an in-depth understanding of individual … Read the full press release

Audi Customer Racing Triumphs: Multiple Wins in Australia and Indonesia Racing Events

(IN BRIEF) Audi Sport customer racing teams achieved multiple victories in racing events held in Australia and Asia. In the GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS, Audi R8 LMS cars won both races, with drivers Liam Talbot and Max … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Uhde and Orica Achieve Groundbreaking Greenhouse Gas Reduction in Australia with EnviNOx® Technology

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Uhde and Orica have successfully implemented the Kooragang Island Decarbonisation Project in Newcastle, Australia. thyssenkrupp Uhde’s EnviNOx® technology has been utilized to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at Orica’s nitric acid plants, resulting in a 98% reduction of … Read the full press release

Navantia Seanergies and SeAH Partner for Offshore Wind Development in Asia and the US

(IN BRIEF) Navantia Seanergies and SeAH have signed a collaboration agreement to develop offshore wind energy in Asian countries, with a focus on South Korea and the American west coast. South Korea has set a target of 12 GW of … Read the full press release

Kalmar to Supply 18 Heavy Terminal Tractors to TT-Line in Australia

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has entered into an agreement with Australian heavy-equipment distributor AJL Group Pty Ltd (AJL) to provide 18 heavy terminal tractors to TT-Line Company Pty (TT-Line). The order, which was included in Cargotec’s Q2 … Read the full press release

Saab Secures SEK 400 Million Order for Carl-Gustaf M4 Weapons from Australia

(IN BRIEF) Saab, a leading defense and security company, has received a SEK 400 million order from the Australian Department of Defence for additional Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons. The order includes deliveries of the weapons equipped with Saab’s new Fire Control … Read the full press release

Glencore Completes Sale of Cobar Copper Mine to Metals Acquisition Corp

(IN BRIEF) Glencore, a global mining and commodities trading company, has completed the sale of its 100% interest in Cobar Management Pty Ltd (CMPL), the owner of the Cobar copper mine in New South Wales, Australia, to Metals Acquisition Corp … Read the full press release

RWE’s Limondale battery energy storage system secures Long-Term Energy Service Agreement in New South Wales

(IN BRIEF) RWE Renewables Europe & Australia has won a bid for a Long-Term Energy Service Agreement to develop a long-duration storage project in New South Wales. RWE’s Limondale battery energy storage system, which will have a planned installed capacity … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall signs letter of cooperation to build Boxer vehicles in Australia for export to Germany

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has signed a letter of cooperation with Germany and Australia to build Boxer combat vehicles in Australia, expanding the close defence partnership between the two nations in the land domain. The Boxers will be built for export … Read the full press release

SGS publishes unsafe product notifications in Europe, US, Canada, and Australia for free on its Product Recalls platform

(IN BRIEF) EU member states have recorded 2,117 alerts for dangerous products in 2022, compared to 2,142 in 2021. Toys were once again the most frequently recalled product category, as authorities focus on vulnerable consumers. Motor vehicles dropped from 26% … Read the full press release