Gartner forecasts govt IT spending to grow 8.4%
29 May, 2023Gartner says local government spending will follow global trends and reach almost AU$17 billion this year.
Industry calls for govt leadership in tough economic times
25 May, 2023Escalating operating costs have been flagged as the key challenge this year for Australian business leaders, according to data from a new research report.
Grant to boost critical minerals sector
23 May, 2023The federal government will provide a $1.9 million boost to Australia's critical mineral capabilities.
Sydney Opera House achieves 6 Star sustainability rating
23 May, 2023Sydney Opera House has achieved a 6 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.
AI-powered kerbside recycling robot commissioned
01 May, 2023Tetra Pak has partnered with APR Kerbside to implement an AI robot that can identify and sort used Tetra Pak beverage cartons.
Australian Red Cross backs tech to solve challenges
01 May, 2023The Humanitech Lab innovation program is developing cutting-edge projects to solve humanitarian issues, thanks to Australian Red Cross and the Telstra Foundation.
Steps to safeguard grant funding applauded
24 April, 2023Science & Technology Australia (STA) has responded to the recent review of the Australian Research Council (ARC).
Governing the race between the space superpowers
19 April, 2023A new publication suggests open communication and international relations should be a focus for space programs.
Gartner flags 2023's top 10 government tech trends
17 April, 2023Gartner has flagged the top 10 government technology trends for 2023, which will guide public sector leaders as they prepare for post-digital government.
UNSW launches Defence 10x accelerator program
17 April, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUNSW Sydney has launched a new accelerator program aimed at helping Australian startups commercialise the next generation of defence technologies.
SmartSat commits $1m to NSW space technology projects
14 April, 2023The technology will be tested in space as payloads on the Waratah Seed WS-1 — Australia's first space qualification-focused ride-share mission, later in 2023.
NSW's Berrigan Shire Council deploying solar tech
12 April, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBerrigan Shire Council is deploying modular solar poles designed by PowerStack to power lighting, security and communications for key sites across the shire.
QLD Govt to help fund VR training lab for resources sector
11 April, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA newly opened virtual reality training lab in Queensland will help upskill workers for future industry needs without compromising their safety.
LED streetlighting change to deliver $3.2m saving
06 April, 2023A program to replace inefficient lamps with energy-saving LED streetlighting across seven Western Sydney councils is expected to deliver significant savings.
New deal set to triple local drone production
03 April, 2023Local drone manufacturer Carbonix will triple production over the next year, thanks to a new contract with Quickstep Holdings.
