Author: Brandon How

Defence-backed computer vision firm eyes export opportunity

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Sydney-based computer vision startup Visionary Machines is eyeing global expansion, buoyed by “fantastic” support from the Department of Defence and its new approach to smaller tech suppliers. After five...

New DroneShield base tips R&D capacity past $400m

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Counter drone tech manufacturer DroneShield has tripled its manufacturing and R&D capacity through the opening of its new Sydney headquarters. The new facility in Pyrmont takes DroneShield’s annual manufacturing...

VCs Jekara, Tidal flock to Qld’s matched funding

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Queensland’s startup investment pool continues to grow with four more venture capital firms agreeing to expand in the state in exchange for backing from the Miles government’s new development...

Melbourne VC pulls in $270m for BioTech push

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Melbourne venture capital firm Brandon Capital on Tuesday announced the first close of its sixth fund, which raised $270 million for local and global BioTechs. It takes the 2007...

Gig Guide: Space industry boost at Monash University

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Monash University has bolstered its space industry credentials through the appointment of inaugural Australian Space Agency chief and former CSIRO CEO Dr Megan Clark as chancellor, and the recruiting...

Govt starts work on green metals funding package

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The federal Industry department is advancing on plans for a significant green metals investment package with the release of a consultation paper weeks after receiving budget funding. The green...

Age verification trial tests to be outsourced

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A trial of age verification technologies will be managed by the Department of Communications, but technical effectiveness tests will be done by a third-party expert selected through a competitive...

Tighter online safety ‘expectations’ to protect kids

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Digital platforms now face additional online safety standards when deploying generative AI and recommender algorithms through updates to the regulator’s Basic Online Safety Expectations. A key new requirement is...