Government announces $2.5 billion package to support training and apprenticeships
The Morrison government has announced $2 billion – to be augmented by another $500 million from the states – for a skills package to boost training and job creation.
New market for locally-made products emerges out of pandemic
The new Buy Aussie Now online marketplace has received over 2,000 registrations so far, ahead of an official launch next month.
Hosico Engineering awarded $150,000 defence grant
Hosico Engineering has been awarded $150,000 under the Defence Global Competitiveness Grants program, which will assist it in serving the global defence aerospace market.
Water challenge opens for agri supply chain problem solvers
The Bridge Hub Water Challenge 2020 is open to researchers, startups and students looking to commercialise water-saving ideas.
Daronmont earns $65 million, five-year reporting centre contract for RAAF base
The awarding of a five-year, $65 million defence contract to Daronmont Technologies has been announced, with the Australian engineering company to support the Mobile Control and Reporting Centre at RAAF Base Darwin.
One third of firms to amend RDTI claims
Up to a third of all companies accessing the R&D tax incentive may have some of their claim clawed back, with the government still planning to introduce retrospective changes to the scheme.
CRC-P round nine projects, $25 million in grant support announced
Projects to develop space traffic management, a weed-spraying robot, and more effective flu vaccine production methods are among those successful in the ninth round of CRC-P grants.
Power play: despite the tough talk, the closure of Tiwai Point is far from a done deal
Another year, another round of hostage-taking by the owners of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.
Hydrogen, collaborative robots among ARC Training Centre announcements
A combined $24 million in funding has been announced for five new Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centres.
Surf Coast startup bringing recycled carbon fibre surfboards to market
A Jan Juc, Victoria-based startup is commercialising a world-first recycled carbon fibre surfboard.