Author: Brandon How

Gig Guide: SA govt names new defence industry lead

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The new chief executive of Defence SA, the state government’s defence industry agency, is long-time director of defence and space at the University of South Australia, Matt Opie. The...

Qld rolls out purpose-built AI tool amid Copilot concerns

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Early data security concerns with off-the-shelf generative artificial intelligence solutions prompted the Queensland government to pursue its own purpose-built internal chatbot, QChat. The internal tool, which is based on...

SA govt-backed satellite readies for June launch

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The South Australian-made Kanyini cube satellite has reached its final manufacturing stage in the run up to its scheduled launch into low-Earth orbit in June. Adelaide-based internet of things...

World’s first AI Act passes final hurdle

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The world’s first legislative regime on the use and development of AI has passed its final hurdle in the European Parliament, three months after it received provisional agreement. The...

Fleet demonstrates world’s smallest SATCOM

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Fleet Space Technologies claims to now operate the world’s smallest satellite capable of supporting voice communications, following a successful demonstration for the Department of Defence. During a live demonstration...

Big battery investment hits record high

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New investment in large-scale battery storage in Australia has hit a record annual high despite a huge slump in commitments to large-scale wind and solar farm projects, according to...

Gig Guide: Ex-STA president lands at Adelaide University

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Former Science and Technology Australia president Mark Hutchinson is the new interim director of the University of Adelaide Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS). Mr Hutchinson, who left the...

$9.4m battery train trial set for Townsville

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Battery-powered trains could soon be criss-crossing central Queensland after the Australian Renewable Energy Agency awarded a $9.4 million grant to retrofit existing rolling stock. Australia’s largest freight hauler Aurizon...