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WA begins energy reformation as coal phased out by 2030

All state-owned coal-fired power stations in Western Australia will close by 2030 as the  state government launches a new green industry transition fund and commits the state-owned energy company...

Free cybersecurity R&D support for SMEs from CSIRO

Free research and development support is now available to small and medium sized firms with cybersecurity needs through the latest round of its Innovate to Grow program. The program...

New project aims to prevent the next robodebt

Despite the class action over the robodebt scandal settling last year, there are automated decisions still being made every day regarding government services that are impacting the most vulnerable...

Victoria provides $2m to mRNA projects

The Victorian government has awarded $2 million to 12 mRNA projects through the state’s new Research Acceleration Fund. Launched by mRNA Victoria in April last year, the $25 million...

Gig Guide: Peter Jennings joins US cyber firm’s advisory board

Former Australian Strategic Policy Institute executive director Peter Jennings has been appointed to the Public Sector Advisory Council of NASDAQ-listed cybersecurity solutions provider Fortinet. Mr Jennings left the think...

Titomic shield to protect Fleet Space satellites

Radiation shielding for South Australia-based Fleet Space Technologies’ Alpha satellites is being provided by Titomic, a Melbourne-based metal additive manufacturer. Announced on Friday, Titomic will work on the first...

Kean flags $1.2b budget boost for renewables infrastructure

The upcoming New South Wales budget will contain the state’s largest ever investment in renewable energy, with $1.2 billion to fast-track renewable energy zones, state Treasurer Matt Kean announced...

NSW govt to tip $119m into RNA R&D

The New South Wales government will commit $119 million over a decade to research and development in this month’s state budget after falling behind Australian and global levels. The...

Defence goes to market for ‘rapid’ Secret cloud services

The Department of Defence has revealed more detail on the diverse multi-vendor ‘Secret’ Cloud Services it is seeking, including the need to “rapidly establish” infrastructure with deals potentially being...

Team diversity is imperative to innovation success

With the entry deadline approaching in less than two-weeks, the InnovationAus Awards for Excellence is driving to be a competition that both highlights the best and brightest people and...

More grants for West Aussie innovators and SMEs

Two new grants programs targeted at startups and small to medium sized businesses have opened in Western Australia, with just over $2.1 million available overall. The latest rounds of...