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Australia’s police DNA database expands to cover disasters
By Paul Hemsley Police investigators across Australia will soon have better access to the federal government’s national DNA database through a powerful new search engine that will allow detectives to match the genetic material of unidentified human remains at crime scenes and disaster sites and establish a possible family connection between individuals. A tender issued […]
1 October, 2013
Barnett blows $200 mil into WA windfarm
By Paul Hemsley Western Australian premier Colin Barnett is continuing the state's strong campaign to harness renewable energy sources, spinning up the Mumbida Wind Farm near Geraldton as the latest government move to tap greener, sustainable resources to fuel the state’s demand for power. The project is a joint venture between state-owned electricity producer Verve […]
1 October, 2013
Australia’s largest solar plant opens
By Paul Hemsley The Western Australian government has opened Australia’s largest operating solar power station to date 50km south-east of the coastal town of Geraldton. Known as the Greenough River Solar Farm, the $50 million project is designed to generate 10 megawatts (MW) of electricity through 150,000 photovoltaic panels spread across 50 hectares. The official […]
11 October, 2012
WA farms for solar power
Utilities will use renewable energy generated from a solar panel installation at Greenough River Solar Farm through a public and private joint venture. The Western Australian Water Corporation will purchase 100 per cent of the sustainable energy generated by the 10-megawatt farm to offset the requirements of the Southern Seawater Desalination Plant near Binningup. As […]
17 April, 2012
Sydney upgrades to LED lighting
Sydney streets will see light-emitting diode (LED) installed for street and park lights over a three year project. The City of Sydney has engaged in a joint venture with General Electric (GE) and UGL Limited (UGL) following a selective tender to begin installing LED lighting in front of Town Hall. The project will cost $7 […]
30 March, 2012
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