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An answer to our troubled health system

To truly reform our health system, we must transform the way our healthcare is delivered. And the answer, according to the Minister for Health, lies in embracing digital health technology....

Gig Guide: Qld gets a new digital minister

Queensland’s Digital Economy minister Leeanne Enoch lost oversight of the portfolio in Thursday’s Cabinet reshuffle, with the state government’s digital duties now the responsibility of Mark Bailey. Mr Bailey,...

‘Politically rushed’ AUKUS deal must be investigated

Greens Senators, former Labor ministers, academic experts and retired senior defence personnel are demanding an investigation of the origins and feasibility of the AUKUS arrangement, including whether the strategic...

Taking Queensland’s regional smarts to the world

Late last year, Julia Spicer became the country’s first chief entrepreneur to be based outside of a capital city.  Ms Spicer, who runs Engage & Create Consulting and The...

Pathway to IoT self-regulation clears as IP registered

A locally developed cybersecurity certification scheme that aims to make self-regulation in the operation technology and internet of things industries a feasible reality has been registered as a trademark...

Husic updates national interest Critical Technologies list

Industry and Science minister Ed Husic has released a refreshed 2023 ‘List of Critical Technologies’ identifying seven key areas of national interest, after a review found the need for...

Aussie quantum leader sets up shop in Europe, UK

Sydney quantum company Q-CTRL has opened research and product development offices in Berlin and the UK to capitalise on global expertise, investment and the AUKUS security pact, as it...

$50m critical minerals grants back value chain shift

Critical minerals ventures in Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales have shared in nearly $50 million in federal grants to help diversify supply chains, increase value-add and lower...

Defence taps Fivecast for govt-wide AI vetting software

The federal government will begin using artificial intelligence-infused software to scour the public internet and dark web as part of security clearance checks after signing an almost $10 million...