Author: Joseph Brookes

State missions, manufacturing to guide NSW industry reset

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The NSW government will on Wednesday launch its first industry policy, establish hard manufacturing targets and launch three ambitious state missions to set a clearer strategic vision for a...

Regulators face a wicked choice on ransomware, experts say

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As the average ransomware payment soars past $1.3 million and impacts businesses across almost every sector in Australia, experts are still split on whether banning the payments would curb...

Tech suppliers’ uphill battle on gender pay gap

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The federal government’s main technology suppliers have significant gender pay gaps, with some well above the industry averages and going backwards, newly released transparency data shows. Tuesday’s data reveals...

Landmark re-entry capsule touches down in SA

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A 120kg space capsule carrying NASA, US Air Force and cutting-edge MedTech payloads has safely landed in South Australia at local company Southern Launch’s test range, 45 days after...

Gig Guide: Changing of NSW startup guard

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Australia’s largest startup community has a new leader, with Majella Campbell promoted to chief executive of Fishburners this week ahead of its move out of the CBD. Ms Campbell...

New chief scientist waiting to check in on quantum bet

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Australia’s new chief scientist has turned his focus to misinformation and research infrastructure, as he waits on security clearance before examining the claims of government-backed PsiQuantum. Professor Tony Haymet,...