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WA awards $3.6m in commercialisation grants

The Western Australian government has awarded $3.56 million in funding from two key innovation commercialisation grants programs backed by the state’s New Industries Fund to nearly 50 companies. Companies...

Gig Guide: ACS appoints permanent chief executive

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The Australian Computer Society has appointed Josh Griggs as its permanent chief executive after a six-month stint acting in the role. Mr Griggs stepped into the role following the...

Gig Guide: NRF chief investment officer appointed

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The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation has appointed experienced investment fund manager Dr Mary Manning as its chief investment officer, who brings more than 25 years’ of experience to the...

Gig Guide: Treasury Secretary gets second term

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Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy has been reappointed on another five-year term as his department prepares to deliver the Future Made in Australia agenda. Mr Kennedy was originally appointed Treasury...

Gig Guide: Space industry boost at Monash University

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Monash University has bolstered its space industry credentials through the appointment of inaugural Australian Space Agency chief and former CSIRO CEO Dr Megan Clark as chancellor, and the recruiting...

Gig Guide: ADHA CISO locked in after a year

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The Australian Digital Health Agency has confirmed Danielle Pentony as its permanent chief information security officer after a year-long acting arrangement. Ms Pentony began acting as CISO in May...

Gig Guide: New committee to drive Uni Accord response

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Education department secretary Tony Cook will chair a new committee set up to support the implementation of reforms recommended from the Universities Accord. Announced alongside the federal Budget on...

$60m SA tech academy shifts focus from digital to defence

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A planned technology training academy at Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen innovation precinct is set to open in 2026 after shifting its original focus from digital to Defence at the request...

Gig Guide: FOI Commissioner leaps to information role

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Australia’s new Information Commissioner will be Elizabeth Tydd when incumbent Angelene Falk departs in mid-August. Ms Tydd is currently serving as the Freedom of Information (FOI) Commissioner, having only...

Gig Guide: Salesforce exec to lead ServiceNow A/NZ

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ServiceNow’s Australia and New Zealand business will soon be led by Barry Dietrich, who has left his regional leadership roles at Salesforce to join the enterprise software company. Mr...