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Australia's Novonix inks deal to supply synthetic graphite to Stellantis

Nov 12, 2024 | nationalcollisionrepairer.com.au | Georgia Smith

Australian battery maker Novonix has signed an agreement with automaker Stellantis to supply high-performance synthetic graphite material to its cell manufacturing partners in North America. As part of the agreement, the Brisbane-headquartered firm will supply a minimum of 86,250 metric tons, up to a target volume of 115,000 metric tons of synthetic graphite from its Riverside facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Stellantis’ cell manufacturing partners in North America from 2026 until 2031.
Assessing your preparedness for mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

Sep 15, 2024 | mondaq.com | Anna White |Kate Gill-Herdman |Georgia Smith

Mandatory climate-related financial disclosures for Australian entities will commence from 1 January 2025. Australia has now passed landmark climate reporting legislation through the Parliament. The legislation introduces mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirements, commencing with large businesses and emitters from 1 January 2025.
Assessing your preparedness for mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

Sep 10, 2024 | lexology.com | Anna White |Kate Gill-Herdman |Georgia Smith

Mandatory climate-related financial disclosures for Australian entities will commence from 1 January 2025. Australia has now passed landmark climate reporting legislation through the Parliament. The legislation introduces mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirements, commencing with large businesses and emitters from 1 January 2025.
Bulldogs keep their eyes on the prize as they remain competition benchmark

Aug 17, 2024 | bordermail.com.au | Georgia Smith

Jindera co-coaches and sisters Tegan Vogel (middle) and Tayla Lloyd (right) and their cousin and Bulldogs' goaler Chelsea Burns (left). File picture Rand-Walbundrie-Walla continues to narrowly retain its spot in the A-grade top six with one round remaining. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
US expected to ban Chinese software in autonomous vehicles

Aug 5, 2024 | nationalcollisionrepairer.com.au | Georgia Smith

The United States is expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous and connected vehicles in the coming weeks. The United States Government have deemed the Chinese software in autonomous vehicles as a nationals security risk. The Australian Government is also currently seeking public submissions on its own legislation that attempts to establish the levels of autonomy and the responsibility of the person in the driving position even if they are not operating the vehicle.
Tradie work injuries in focus after wave of concerns

Jul 30, 2024 | tradiemagazine.com.au | Georgia Smith

New data released by the APA has revealed that nine in ten tradies have experienced a work-related injury in the past year. The 2024 Tradies National Health Month Survey from the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) reported that nearly two in three tradies who have seen a physiotherapist experienced a significant reduction in, or eradication of, their pain.
Exploitation of Indigenous businesses: a new form of greenwashing?

Jul 25, 2024 | lexology.com | Phoebe Wynn-Pope |Heidi Roberts |Robert Clarke |David Anthony |Joshua Aird |Georgia Smith

The concept of greenwashing is well known. But as environmental, social and governance (ESG) litigation and regulatory action continues to rise, and business disclosures are increasingly scrutinised by regulators, investors and consumers, other forms of social ‘washing’ are emerging, including what Supply Nation calls ‘black cladding’.
Swans stage stunning late comeback against reigning premier

Jul 6, 2024 | bordermail.com.au | Georgia Smith

Chiltern playing coach Georgia Thomas was thrilled with her side's efforts in its nail-biting win against previously undefeated Kiewa-Sandy Creek. File pictureReigning premier Kiewa-Sandy Creek's undefeated run has come to an end at the hands of the Swans in a thrilling top of the table clash. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Game decided in the last five minutes as Tigers muster a late surge

Jul 6, 2024 | bordermail.com.au | Georgia Smith

Osborne's Abbey O'Connell was among the best for the Tigers against the Spiders in a close round 12 encounter at Howlong. File pictureIt all came down to the last five minutes of the game for the Tigers and Spiders. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Home building approvals increase from decade-low levels

Jul 4, 2024 | tradiemagazine.com.au | Georgia Smith

A major win for home owners and builders this week, as the rate of home building approvals increased after a decade of low approval rates. The Australian Bureau of Statistics released its monthly building approvals data for May 2024 for detached houses and multi-units covering all states and territories. The data highlighted the increase of 5.5 per cent in the month of May 2024 of building approvals for new homes.