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ACMA to gain stronger powers against misinformation

Australia’s media regulator will be able to request information from digital platforms on their efforts to reduce the spread of harmful misinformation and disinformation under legislative reforms planned for...

CRC grants to target reconstruction fund priorities

The Albanese government will use the next round of cooperative research centre project grants to support National Reconstruction Fund priority areas, as it continues work to create the $15 billion...

Electric planes funded in $44m CRC grants round

A project to convert turboprop-powered aircraft to electric propulsion is one of 19 projects to share in $44 million worth of grants through the latest round of the federal...

SEA Electric receives $1bn order for electric utes

Australian electric truck pioneer SEA Electric has partnered with US systems integrator MEVCO to supply thousands of electrified Toyota utes to the mining sector in a deal worth almost...

$16m in grants for Women in STEM programs

Nearly $16 million in grants funding has been awarded to 17 programs supporting women in STEM through initiatives like industry internships, teacher training, and lessons for school students. The...

Advisory group to help govt close digital inclusion gap

An advisory group chaired by accomplished indigenous screenwriter and Order of Australia recipient Dorothy ‘Dot’ West has been created by the federal government to work towards closing the digital...