One of the largest battery projects in Australia has officially opened, also marking the first completed investment from SEC, Victoria’s government-owned renewable energy company. The 600-megawatt Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub is co-owned by SEC and Equis Australia and is one of the biggest batteries in the world, capable of supplying electricity to up to 200,000 homes during peak periods. ... more

A study led by Charles Darwin University is using worn-out tyres to build stronger, more sustainable roads that are more adaptable to hotter climates. The researchers are studying the performance of roads built from bitumen and asphalt modified with shredded tyre waste from trucks and passenger vehicles. Study lead author Ramin Shahbazi said it is focused on materials that are more suitable ... more

Woodside Energy has used its 2025 Sustainability Focus Session to brief investors on the recent UNESCO World Heritage listing of Murujuga, underscoring both the cultural significance of the site and the implications for its long-running gas operations on the Burrup Peninsula. The session was led by Executive Vice President Sustainability, Policy and External Affairs Tony Cudmore and Global Head... more

Artificial intelligence (AI) and construction technology (ConTech) are the backbone of the next generation of sustainable design and intelligent infrastructure. The industry is moving toward a new standard, where buildings minimise their environmental impact and actively manage performance through data, automation, and predictive intelligence. For architects, developers and engineers, this c... more

Born from AWRE and Circularity — Australia’s longest-running waste and recycling expo and the nation’s original circular economy conference — ReGen unites upstream innovation with downstream action.  AWRE focused downstream. Circularity looked upstream. ReGen connects both — making it the first and only event to cover the full circular resource supply chain, from design to recovery,... more