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Dominello picks up first NSW govt work

The technology advisory firm founded by former New South Wales minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello has been given the all-clear to provide consulting services to...

SA govt-backed satellite readies for June launch

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...

Tech skills shortage needs a micro-credential overhaul

Australian Services Union national secretary Robert Potter has called on the federal government to reform the nation’s tech education capability and proposes the better integration and regulation of micro-credentials...

Chalmers pledges cohesion, investor front door in Budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is tempering expectations for a Budget “cash splash”, on Thursday saying the focus will be on catalysing investment to builds domestic capabilities that take advantage of...

World’s first AI Act passes final hurdle

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...

Govt steps in to fund WA lithium mine

An lithium mining project in Western Australia has secured public financing in a new $550 million loan to get it through early production, expected to start later this year....

Science diplomacy fund takes another hit

Australia’s science and technology diplomacy fund looks set to be narrowed by the Albanese government after already being cut in last year’s Budget, with its key grants stream sitting...

Australia’s own printed solar cells claim efficiency record

The national science agency has claimed a new efficiency record for “roll-to-roll” printed solar cells, a faster to produce, more flexible and portable alternative to silicon solar cells. The...

Fleet demonstrates world’s smallest SATCOM

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

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...

Readying for the looming 3G network shutdown

The three mobile network operators are progressively closing their 3G networks. TPG Telecom (Vodafone) commenced a progressive 3G network closure from 15 December 2023. Telstra will follow with a...

Oracle lands govt ERP deal in South Australia

US software giant Oracle has secured a major deal with the South Australian government to replace the legacy core financial management system that serves more than 50 agencies across...

Leaders warm to Mazzucato’s missions

State and federal ministers have endorsed popular economist Mariana Mazzucato’s ‘mission-oriented’ approach to economic growth and flagged upcoming policy for decarbonising Australia’s economy will take inspiration from it. After...