Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related occupations have a 1.6 times higher growth rate than non-STEM jobs in Australia. This is according to an analysis of labour force data by
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Two contracts signed for military drone development
The federal government has signed two contracts to further develop the Australian Defence Force’s unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities.
Defence minister Christopher Pyne said the Defence Innovation
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Naval Group partners with Science Alive! to inspire the next generation
Naval Group has partnered with Science Alive!, one of the country’s largest single interactive science exhibitions to inspire, excite and encourage Australians to pursue pathways in Science, Technology,
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Silicon Valley Fintech chooses Victoria for APAC HQ
Silicon Valley fintech innovators Nomis Solutions have announced Melbourne as the location of their Asia-Pacific HQ, which adds to state’s growing fintech sector and creating up to 50 jobs over five
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NSW-Israel R&D Tech Innovation Program grants for NSW businesses
The NSW government has announced that NSW businesses can now apply for NSW Government grants of up to $250,000 under the NSW-Israel Research and Development (R&D) Tech Innovation Program.
The program
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New Energex apprentices for Brisbane EsiTrain facility
Acting Energy Minister Mark Ryan and Energy Queensland CEO David Smales today welcomed 23 new Energex apprentices at the EsiTrain facility in Brisbane.
Ryan said the new apprentices were being welcomed
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AMOG,Thales collaborate on new submarine technology research
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, has announced another Australian defence industry collaboration success with Melbourne firm AMOG Technologies contracting with Thales on new
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ABB unveils newest member of the YuMi family
ABB is previewed its collaborative robot, now with a single arm, at the International Robotics Exhibition (iREX) 2017 in Tokyo. The collaborative robots are designed to work alongside humans on the factory
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Startups unveiled for CyRise
The Victorian State Government has unveiled the startups that have been selected to participate in Australia’s first cybersecurity accelerator program – CyRise.
Minister for Innovation and the Digital
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Proposals flow in for SA’s Renewable Tech Fund
The SA state government has received 60 international proposals under its $150 million Renewable Technology Fund. The proposals included a diverse range of next generation renewable energy and energy
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Toshiba to sell chip unit to Bain Capital for $22b
Bain Capital Private Equity has signed a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation (Toshiba) for the purchase of Toshiba Memory Corporation (TMC). A special purpose acquisition company formed by the
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New round of QLD government small business grants
The Queensland Government has opened the third round of its popular Small Business Digital Grants, providing up to $10,000 in matched funding to operators keen to embrace new technology.
Small Business
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Last Toyota Aurion rolls off the line
Last week, Toyota Australia reported that its last Toyota Aurion has rolled off the line at Toyota Australia’s Altona manufacturing base after 11 successful years, racking up over 110,000 sales domestically,
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ABB motor sets world record in energy efficiency
ABB has achieved almost 100 per cent energy efficiency with its synchronous motor.
Tests carried out on a 44 megawatt 6-pole synchronous ABB motor shortly before delivery showed an efficiency 0.25 percent
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UNSW developing touch screens with WeTouch
New types of touch screens that would be very robust but also sensitive enough to detect ten fingers at once, are to be developed in a research partnership between UNSW Science and Chinese company WeTouch.
WeTouch,
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Blockchain could drive productivity and innovation for industry
The use of blockchain technology in Australian government and industry would deliver productivity benefits and drive local innovation, according to a review from CSIRO’s Data61.
Over the past year,
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Diversification the key to a resilient energy market
Australia’s energy markets are becoming more complex due to battery storage and rooftop solar, and diversifying the mix of energy sources can ensure the grid remains resilient, according to Dr Michael
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NSW aviation park expansion an opportunity for local companies
The new multi-million dollar expansion of the Albatross Aviation Technology Park will set the Shoalhaven defence industry on a new path to growth, according to NSW Minister for Trade and Industry,
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Emerson completes acquisition of Mynah Technologies
Emerson has announced that it has completed the purchase of Mynah Technologies, a long-time Emerson alliance partner and a leading provider of dynamic simulation and operator training software.
Mynah’s
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