Author: James Riley

Gig Guide: Encore term for SA Chief Scientist

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
South Australia has reappointed Chief Scientist Professor Caroline McMillen to the role for another three years. Professor McMillen has been in the role since October 2018 following her time...

Regional Telco Review highlights the despair in the bush

Posted on   |  by Mark Gregory
The 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review (RTR) Report that was tabled in Parliament last week has missed an opportunity to highlight the despair and frustration felt by many living in...

New funds for methane reduction projects in agriculture

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Grants worth $4 million have been awarded to six projects aiming to reduce methane emissions by innovating around cattle and sheep feed. This was awarded through the first stage...

Small business innovators funded to solve NSW govt problems

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The New South Wales Government has announced the recipients of its small business innovation program, awarding $1.5 million in grants to companies that developed solutions for defined government challenges...

Australia’s engineer shortage hits a ten-year high

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Engineers Australia has reported that job vacancies were up 50 per cent overall for 2021 compared to the year before, with demand for engineers at a ten-year high. The...

Startmate cohort gets off to an investment flyer

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australian startup accelerator Startmate will invest more than $1.9 million across 16 startups who make up this year’s summer following a change to the standard terms. Each participating firm...

CSIRO opens recruitment drive for top quantum specialists

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
CSIRO is seeking to expand its quantum research capability to ensure Australia remains at the forefront in the development of this new technology. Last May, CSIRO announced it would...

Smart helmet startup with global ambition raises $6m

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Sydney-based motorcycle technology company Forcite has raised almost $6 million in its latest funding round, money that will be used to fuel global expansion. Founded in 2013, the firm...

WA unveils five-year digital roadmap, details $500m fund

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Western Australian government has released its first service delivery roadmap under its five-year Digital Strategy 2021-2025. Detailed in the roadmap are 21 initiatives across 12 state agencies, all...