Author: Brandon How

ASCA enters $61.5m delivery phase for ‘Black Thorn’ mission

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Defence’s Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator has selected two undisclosed companies for its first mission, signing contracts collectively worth $61.5 million after a period of co-design. Defence Industry minister Pat Conroy...

Govt details an extra $262m for submarine supply chain uplift

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The federal government has detailed plans for an additional $262.4 million to be spent supporting domestic defence industry participation in the nuclear submarine supply chain being developed as part...

Space agency hunts launch-tracking tech

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The Australian Space Agency is planning to add more space situational awareness capabilities through local suppliers as it prepares for a jump in launch and return operations. On Monday,...

Newcastle uni innovation facility secures $21m grant

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The University of Newcastle has landed a $20.7 million federal grant to build a new innovation facility that will help bring new technologies to market. Announced on Monday, the...

$2bn in FMIA production credits for cleaner aluminium

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Aluminium producers that switch to renewables will share in $2 billion worth of production credits under a new policy unveiled by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of the upcoming...

Tennis Australia plays VC to boost tournament experience

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The Australian Open isn’t just a Grand Slam tennis event, it’s now also an integrated startup accelerator and venture capital fund targeting technology investments that can enhance the tournament...

Gig Guide: ARC finds permanent CEO after year-long search

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Renowned biochemist and Australian National University pro vice-chancellor Professor Ute Roessner has been named the new chief executive of the Australian Research Council. Ms Roessner, who will begin her...

DFAT hands BCG $90m for development assistance program

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Boston Consulting Group has landed a $90 million contract to deliver a federal government development assistance program that aims to uplift Vietnam’s climate tech and digitalisation capabilities. The Aus4Growth...

Monash spinout raises $27.5m for cleaner lithium production

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Monash University spinout ElectraLith has raised $27.5 million to advance a pilot plant for the production of an key lithium battery input, attracting investment from local and overseas deep...