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Victoria gets a new shadow innovation minister

Victoria has a new shadow minister for innovation and the digital economy, with Bridget Vallence to serve in the role under new Opposition Leader Matthew Guy. Mr Guy regained...

Funding for key Defence innovation programs under review

Funding for the $730 million Next Generation Technologies Fund and $800 million Defence Innovation Hub will go under the microscope in a wide-ranging review of Defence’s innovation, science and...

Former diplomat to head ANU tech policy centre

Former Australian diplomat Johanna Weaver will lead a new Australian National University centre focused on addressing some of the biggest challenges Australians’ face with the increasing integration of digital...

Researchers uncover way to reduce PC, phone energy consumption

Australian researchers have developed a new system to transport data in a way that is extremely energy-efficient and that could potentially help power next-generation computers and smartphones that consume less electricity than current devices. The new...

Landmark Australian rocket launch postponed

A planned rocket launch from South Australia billed as the most important in decades for Australia’s space sector was postponed on Friday because of unsafe winds. Adelaide Space tech...

Australians’ support for manufacturing grows

The last two years have seen an increase in how much Australians appreciate manufacturing, according to new research released on Friday by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre. Comparing the...

Gig Guide: Ziggy out of RMIT, apparatchiks on the move

The Chancellor of RMIT has stepped down after controversy surrounded his new role at Crown Casino, several Morrison government advisers have moved on, and an IT media veteran has...

Victorian company enables 3D printing of stainless steel parts

Additive manufacturing technology group SPEE3D has announced a breakthrough process enabling it to offer for the first time 3D printed stainless-steel parts and components. With funding support from energy...