The full scope of the contracts entered into by the federal government for work to “enhance” the myGov platform has been revealed, with three private companies to be paid...
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Opinion: AUKUS is being examined by many brilliant minds, experts in history and the intricacies of the many dimensions of the geopolitical landscape. AUKUS is globally significant and sets...
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Christian Porter has resigned as Minister for Industry, Science and Technology after a controversy about his acceptance of an anonymous donation to pay legal fees in a defamation case....
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Opinion: At a time when the economy is reeling from pandemic-related stress, when geo-strategic tensions have put a premium on building sovereign capability, and when the pace of technological...
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Ransomware is the biggest cyber threat facing businesses today, the national cyber agency has warned, as new statistics show the digital extortion method is now reported more than once...
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The NSW government will use an app with facial recognition and geolocation technology to police a pilot of seven-day home quarantine for fully vaccinated overseas arrivals. The pilot, which...
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Autonomous robots being used today in dangerous precision blasting work in Chile started in an engineer’s backyard in Brisbane six years ago. But getting to this point – an...
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As we head into summer, our high electricity demand season, it is time to reflect on exactly how well our electricity supply is tracking.
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The national science agency has added a local quantum expert to lead a major portfolio, Accenture has poached its rivals’ partners and Defence has picked the universities and contractors...
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Victoria’s controversial electric vehicle tax will be challenged in the High Court by two drivers who argue that the state lacks the constitutional power to levy a road user...
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The federal government’s surprise decision to scrap a $90 billion submarine project for a new one based on closer ties with the US and nuclear technology has “profound” industrial...
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The launch of the Technology Council of Australia last month marked a watershed moment for the industry in this country, adding significant weight to the tech sector’s voice in...
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A landmark rocket launch from South Australia has ended in flames after its launch vehicle caught fire. Adelaide space company Southern Launch on Thursday evening confirmed that the launch...
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OPINION: As Australia prepares to lift the ban on international travel, the federal government has awarded Irish-based IT multinational Accenture a $A75 million contract to develop a Digital Passenger...