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The ‘tiny’ material revolution set to supercharge industry

There is fast moving technology revolution underway right now that has the potential to transform Australian industry -- holding the promise of huge cost savings, massive productivity...

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Defence spent $90m on satellite tender before cancelling

Defence spent $90 million before cancelling a tender process, which had already selected Lockheed Martin, to own and operate three to five geostationary satellites, officials have...

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Solving Australia’s commercialisation dilemma

One of the most cited comments on Australia’s STEM industries is our strength in science, and our lack of strength in commercialisation. This claim is not without foundation. In the...

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Canadian quantum firm links up with Macquarie Uni

Canadian quantum computing outfit BTQ Technologies has partnered with Macquarie University on advanced quantum algorithms and secure communications research. The strategic...

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Accenture’s My Health Record deal to face market test

Accenture’s lucrative My Health Record deal will be market tested for the first time in more than a decade next year, with the Australian Digital Health Agency planning to carve up...

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Jobseekers ‘pay the price’ for latest govt tech bungle

Jobseekers are being asked to adjust their reporting to employment service providers to avoid a government tech glitch or risk losing their payments, shifting more burden onto...

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Marles wants faster ASCA missions after complaints

Defence minister Richard Marles has defended the work of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator after reports emerged that the design phase on its first mission had been...

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PwC federal work ban extended until mid-2025

Consulting giant PwC will be barred from bidding on new federal government work until at least mid-next year, extending a public service directive mutually agreed by the firm and the...