Australian clean energy company PolarBlue is preparing to build a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing hub at Bell Bay in Tasmania, setting the stage for an economic boom in the region. The announcement follows three years of close engagement between the company and state authorities. Under Phase One of the development, the hub is expected to create 150 long-term local jobs, backed by a m... more

An 11-year-old Noosa boy who transformed a discarded timber pallet into a working wheelbarrow has set the bar for this year's Reviva Reuse Competition, with organisers now calling on residents to submit their own repair and repurposing projects before entries close in November. The 2026 competition, run by not-for-profit social enterprise Resource Recovery Australia, offers a $300 national priz... more

The Canadian and Alberta governments, together with energy developer Enhance Energy, have broken ground on the Origins Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) Hub near Clive, central Alberta. Scheduled to begin operations in January 2027, the Origins CCS Hub is set to become Canada’s largest carbon capture and storage facility and one of the largest in the world. The facility will initially have the ... more

From sweltering heat waves in the Top End to biting winter chills in Tasmania, the Australian climate imposes unique pressures on modern building sites. A structure’s internal climate depends on how effectively its energy envelope manages heat transfer. Mastering insulation science can future-proof your projects. When you maximise using advanced, sustainable materials, you can ensure long-ter... more