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Govt accused of hiding $591m in French sub cancellation costs

The Greens have accused the federal government of trying to hide $591m in asset write-down and re-employment costs incurred from the fallout of the previous government’s decision to unilaterally...

InnovationAus Awards finalists: Manufacturing Innovation

Manufacturing has been positioned as a core focus in Australia’s recovery from the economic shocks of the Covid pandemic. It was front and centre throughout the recent election campaign,...

InnovationAus Award finalists: Industry 4.0

The fourth industrial revolution is all about altering how businesses create and capture value utilising cutting-edge technologies in novel and ground-breaking ways. These include Internet of Things devices, automation,...

Tech lobby wants ‘good faith’ exemptions for data breach fines

Australia’s technology industry groups have called on the federal government to include safe harbour provisions in privacy legislation designed to impose significantly higher penalties on organisations for serious data...

A mission to provide access to affordable glasses

Imagine seeing the world clearly for the first time. Better still, imagine looking into the faces of family and friends and really seeing them for the first time without...

Aust, UK to deepen non-AUKUS defence research ties

Australia and the United Kingdom will deepen defence research ties as early bilateral quantum tech collaboration shows signs of success, according to the top defence scientists from both nations....

Indigenous land agreement permits SKA telescope expansion

A land agreement between Native Title Holders, the CSIRO, and Western Australian and Commonwealth governments means construction of the international Square Kilometre Array telescope can get underway. The SKA...

InnovationAus Award finalists: Energy & Renewables

The passing of Australia’s climate change bill in mid-September marked a watershed moment for the energy and renewables sector. The bill legislates Australia’s net-zero emissions commitments and codifies its...

InnovationAus Awards finalists: Food & Agritech Award

Thanks to its strong agriculture and farming sectors, Australia has long been a pioneer in new technology that improves the efficiency and productivity of these areas. Value-added food production...

Gig Guide: Industry mandarin appointed climate ambassador

Experienced Industry department official Kristin Tilley has been appointed Australia’s first Ambassador for Climate Change since 2014, replacing the former Ambassador for the Environment. Ms Tilley was previously the...

Coalition accuses govt of blocking ransomware bill

The federal government has been accused of blocking a Coalition bill that would introduce tougher penalties for ransomware gangs and give additional powers to authorities at a time when...