In years gone by, Australian manufacturing had the benefit of cheap, abundant energy. This helped companies like BHP to build steel mills and for Boral to produce roof tiles, plasterboard, asphalt, and bricks. However, over the last 10 years, Australia’s high energy costs and declining energy security have impaired the ability of local manufacturers to compete globally.“The cost of energy in Australia has gone through the roof. It is pulling the handbrake on business and cutting the opportunities for the next generation of manufacturers. It is time for the nuclear option,” said Michael SharpeSee https://www.amgc.org.au/news/powering-up-australias-nuclear-skills-forum/

Polestar and AMGC, is calling on Australian and global suppliers, researchers, entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors to put forward the best cleantech ideas to assist with the development of a truly climate-neutral vehicle – a feat yet to be achieved by any automotive marque. The vehicle, aimed to be launched in 2030 and code-named the Polestar 0 Project, will be developed with the single goal of eliminating emissions from the entire supply chain including all logistics and support functions rather than planting trees to offset CO2 emissions.See https://polestar.teamtailor.com/jobs/1568422-polestar-0-project/3cefb7c2-aa3a-4f97-ba2a-2559353e7a05

Devils Thumb distillery, established in just 2020, won the prestigious World's best GIn (Navy Strength) last week at the World GIn Awards.Based in Port Douglas, Devils Thumb is built upon the foundations of local provenance, pristine Daintree water, centuries old traditional methods, with no added sugar or flavour, and tropical fermentation.Over-looking cane fields and under the gaze of the looming Devils Thumb Peak and its notoriously severe hiking trails, Devils Thumb Distillery is one of a handful of North Queensland distilleries challenging the paradigm of cold-climate production, and embracing the abundance and power of a tropical location.

Rocco, the Staffordshire bull terrier, had lost his hearing from an infection.Now Rocco is learning canine sign language before he heads to a new home, thanks to the help of the RPSCA.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-wales-60246254

Sofia Jirau, from Puerto Rico, made history by becoming the first with person with Down's syndrome to feature in a Victoria's Secret campaign.Jirau is one of '18 dynamic women from a myriad of backgrounds' to launch the lingerie retailer's 'Love Cloud' collection.https://www.ladbible.com/news/victorias-secret-first-model-with-downs-syndrome-20220220

New research is revealing how physical activity can reduce and even ward off depression, anxiety and other psychological ailments.Exercise, they are learning, has profound effects on brain structure itself, and especially in regions most affected by depression and schizophrenia. It also provides other, more subtle benefits such as focus, a sense of accomplishment and sometimes social stimulation, all of which are therapeutic in their own right.https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-exercise-boosts-the-brain-and-improves-mental-health-180979511