New life for mine site as $1.8b pumped hydro project approved

A major pumped hydro project with the potential to power up to 120,000 homes has been given the green light to transform a former mining site into a renewable energy generator in the Gloucester Valley.

The $1.8 billion Stratford Pumped Hydro and Solar project will boost energy security and

As Australian House Prices Cool, Uncertain Buyers Seek Independent Analysis and Valuation: PropCred

Australian Housing Market is seeing a slump in sales and values

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With price growth slowing across several capital cities, uncertain buyers are seeking evidence-based valuation before making an offer or bidding at auction.

PropCred is a Melbourne-based property technology startup providing independent, unbiased data-driven analysis for Australian residential property to help buyers make informed decisions”

— Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst, PropCred

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Australian house prices, which climbed steadily through much of the past two years, are now cooling in several capital cities. Cotality's national Home Value

Yeah Buddy and United Airlines Jetty 2 Jetty Marathon Unite to Remove 26,000 Plastic Bottles and Plant 2,600 Trees

The 80's Throwback Running Cap by Yeah Buddy

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Yeah Buddy has partnered with United Airlines Jetty 2 Jetty Marathon to deliver measurable environmental impact. This year, Yeah Buddy has planted 2,600 trees.

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We started Yeah Buddy because we believe every person has an athlete inside them. That belief extends to how we make our products and the impact they have on the world around us.”

— Leon Hayes

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, July 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Yeah Buddy, Australia's premium sustainable running apparel brand, has partnered with United Airlines Jetty 2 Jetty Marathon to

Full steam ahead on Muswellbrook Bypass

The $381 million Muswellbrook Bypass is powering forward with early work well underway and a refined design to deliver safer journeys, faster freight movements and better outcomes for the local community.

Jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments, the Australian Government

Eigenform's Self-Teaching Scientific AI Goes Live in the Field with Lightning Minerals and NextMaps

First real-world deployment of transparent, self-improving AI aims to accelerate critical mineral discovery across Lightning Minerals' Australian portfolio.

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Our models have been learning how to learn since the beginning, but now they’re doing it using the messiest dataset on Earth: Earth itself.”

— Dr. Jen Dodgson

PERTH, WA, AUSTRALIA, July 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Eigenform today announced the first public deployment of its autonomous scientific AI models through strategic joint ventures with NextMaps and Lightning Minerals Ltd (ASX: L1M), applying

Capstan Partners Named Official Partner of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians

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Our programs weren't adapted from corporate coaching; they were designed from the ground up for the realities of clinical life, and having RACP recognise that work means a great deal to our team,”

— Rita Holland

AUSTRALIA, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Capstan Partners, Australia and New Zealand's leading coaching and professional development provider for healthcare professionals, has been named an official partner of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), Australia and

NSW startups secure $1 million boost to turn ideas into jobs and growth

The Minns Labor Government will give 22 NSW startups and small businesses a share of more than $1 million in funding under the second round of the 2025-26 MVP Ventures Program, helping turn innovative ideas into jobs, investment and economic growth.

The latest funding round backs NSW innovators developing practical solutions to some of

New health worker accommodation complete for Albury Wodonga region

Healthcare workers will benefit from new purpose-built accommodation with construction of 21 units at Albury Hospital now complete, delivering a major boost for the border region’s health workforce.

The Healthcare Worker Accommodation project was delivered thanks to a $9.5 million joint

Over 800,000 free TAFE enrolments delivering the skills Australians want, for the jobs we need

The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening skills and training for Australians – with Free TAFE enrolments surging past 800,000.

Since the Government established Free TAFE in 2023 there have been more than 814,000 course enrolments, with strong growth in enrolment and course completion numbers across the country in qualifications that are building the numbers of skilled workers in priority

LifeSafer Expands to New South Wales, Bringing Advanced Alcohol Interlock Technology to Tackle Drink Driving

Global road safety technology leader LifeSafer® Alcohol Interlock is launching operations in New South Wales to reduce repeat drink-driving offences.

After extensive evaluation, LifeSafer Alcohol Interlock's impressive global footprint and proven technology made them the obvious partner for New South Wales.”

— LifeSafer Australia Director, Cameron Stuart

NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, July 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As drink driving continues to account for 20 percent of fatal crashes across New South Wales, global road safety technology leader LifeSafer® Alcohol Interlock is officially launching operations in the state, delivering proven alcohol interlock solutions designed to reduce repeat offences and save lives.

The expansion marks a significant milestone for LifeSafer as it enters the Australian market,