Author: Brandon How

Gig Guide: CSIRO Covid-19 lead jumps to WA govt

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CSIRO Covid-19 science leader Professor Seshadri Vasan has joined the Western Australian government’s newly reformed Office of Medical Research and Innovation within the state’s Department of Health. Professor Vasan...

$37m for standalone power systems rollout in WA

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The Western Australian government has announced that two local firms will share in $37 million for the rollout of 180 standalone power systems. The rollout will begin in 2023...

Space-based defence surveillance stars in NSW funding round

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Seven space projects focused on improving defence surveillance capabilities will share more than $1 million in grant funding from the NSW state government, while two new seed projects share...

Digital platform regulators set priorities for the next year

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Digital transparency, the examination of algorithms and their impact, and increased collaboration between agencies have been identified as 2022-23 priorities for the Digital Platform Regulators Forum, a collective of...

BaxterIP and the future of metaverse watercoolers

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As the potential of shared virtual work environments continues to be bandied about, one local law firm has recently introduced a browser-based system to enhance the hybrid working experience,...

Mapping support for women in STEM, a new initiative

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As part of a campaign to drive the sector toward gender equity, InnovationAus.com is undertaking a project to map every organisation supporting women in STEM, from those running education...

WA future health fund seeks new research initiatives

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The latest program under the Western Australian government’s Future Health Research and Innovation fund calls on members of the community to propose their own research and innovation initiative. Through...

Gig Guide: Alan Jones new Fishburners interim CEO

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Co-working space and digital startup network Fishburners has appointed tech and venture capital veteran Alan Jones as its interim chief executive officer. Mr Jones’ began his experience as a...