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McKinsey tries to shoot down China links

The Australian boss of McKinsey has distanced local operations from the firm’s work in China, after a push from US lawmakers to ban the controversial consulting giant from government...

US spruiks opportunity from defence trade alignment

A licence-free export arrangement for technologies with dual civilian and military uses represents a commercial opportunity for Australia, according to the United States’ under secretary for arms control and...

Mazzucato in Australia: Last chance to secure seats

With just days before renowned economist and author Mariana Mazzucato arrives in Australia for her much anticipated speaking tour, a final release of tickets are now available for premier...

Gilmour granted Australia’s first orbital spaceport permit

Local rocket maker Gilmour Space Technologies has secured Australia’s first orbital launch facility licence for its Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North Queensland. Science and Industry minister Ed Husic recently...

A peek behind the Curtin University Trailblazer

The Curtin University-led Trailblazer hub is emerging from “startup” mode, with around 30 projects already being developed and a commercialisation accelerator set to be announced later this month. Rohan...

Biosecurity elevated to national mission as costs hit $25bn

Australia’s biosecurity defences will be bolstered under a new CSIRO mission, putting the fight against invasive species and diseases alongside national challenges like clean energy and national security. The...

New system to put eyes on Aussie drone traffic

A long-promised air traffic control system for drones is one step closer to reality after Australia’s air traffic control agency selected an Austrian headquartered company to take the Flight...

$140m for WA digital twin development program

The Western Australian government has set aside $140 million over the next decade to deliver a digital twin that will eventually be made available for public and private sector...

The fight to define ‘sovereign capability’ heats up

What’s in a name, or a term like ‘sovereign capability’? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll recognise it as the term of the moment. It’s seen and...

Gig Guide: NSW appoints new Information Commissioner

New South Wales’ new Information Commissioner and chief executive of the Information and Privacy Commission is Rachel McCallum, who moves over from her role at the NSW Electoral Commission....