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Exploiting critical minerals for new energy services

Prime Minister Scott Morrison was part of an apparent pivot on climate action last week, starting with a discussion of the Quad and "critical minerals". This column discusses what...

Push for Global STEM collaboration

A leading science and technology group has announced plans to link local PhD students with international industry experts to boost their skills and global networks in areas like health,...

PM pledges $2b loan facility to critical mineral exporters

The federal government has committed $2 billion to a new 10-year loan facility for Australian critical minerals projects to help establish more businesses and onshore more of the value...

Myriota signs $5.48m Defence satellite contract

Adelaide space startup Myriota has signed a $5.48 million contract with the federal government to expand its satellite communications network for use by Defence. Under the contract awarded via...

Sydney Trains applies artificial intelligence to CCTV network

Sydney Trains has unleashed artificial intelligence technology on its CCTV network, already using it to catch seven trespassers attempting to access tunnels from station platforms. It comes as the...

New Digital Transformation Agency CEO appointed

Christopher Fechner has been appointed to lead the Digital Transformation Agency, as the office undergoes a significant restructuring and refocus. Employment Minister Stuart Robert announced on Wednesday that Mr...

Google dominance chilling ad tech competition, driving up fees: ACCC

Australia’s competition regulator has called for new laws and sector-specific rules to address “ineffective” competition in the multibillion-dollar advertising technology sector, warning an entrenched Google is preferencing its own...

Aussie AI company Faethm acquired by British education giant

High flying Australian artificial intelligence startup Faethm has been acquired by British education giant Pearson less than four years after it was launched in Sydney. Faethm provides data, insights...