Researchers have boiled down the qualities that have helped companies thrive during crises, such as online platforms Uber and Alibaba during the Covid-19 pandemic, or Birdseye Frozen Foods during the Second World War. Crises are times “when normal societal functions often deteriorate,” explained Associate Professor Frederik von Briel in a statement from University of Queensland on…
The NSW government has released its decadal innovation plan, which it says will build on the state’s current strengths including attracting 65 per cent of the nation’s venture capital investment and hosting five of eight “unicorn” enterprises (a privately-owned startup worth over $1 billion.) In a statement on Monday, the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035 was…
The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) has welcomed an extra $20 million announced in last week’s federal budget to encourage more Australians to buy locally made products, which funds a new multimedia campaign, more companies getting Australian Made certification, and improvements to the Made in Australia directory. In a statement on Saturday, AMCL said the funding…
Without a concerted effort to develop local refining and manufacturing, Australia will remain dependent on international supply chains for the materials we use, leaving us vulnerable to global disruptions. By Professor Christopher Hutchinson. Australia stands at an important point in its technological and industrial future. While we have abundant raw materials and a wealth of…
Community gathers to hear new owner’s plans for former Oak site Over 200 business leaders, community representatives, and government officials gathered at the historic former Oak factory site last week to hear Sydney Rum Distillery (SRD) outline its plans to transform the site into a world-class spirits facility during a factory tour and briefing session.…
Employer representative the Australian Industry Group has said the best outcome “would undoubtedly be a clear election result”, following the prime minister’s announcement on Friday morning of a May 3 election date. Following the budget on Tuesday and the opposition’s reply last night, prime minister Anthony Albanese asked the governor general to dissolve parliament this…
Construction products company Boral has been awarded a $24.5 million grant from the federal government to assist in a new cement kiln infrastructure project, which it says will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 100,000 tonnes per annum. Boral said in a statement on Friday that the kiln feed optimisation project at Berrima Cement…
Enzymatic recycling business Samsara Eco has announced two new additions to its global leadership team, with the appointment of Brock Thomas as Chief Innovation Officer and Isaac Iverson as Executive Product Director. In a statement on Thursday, the company said the pair bring decades of experience in the USA’s polymer industry and “will lead the…
By Changyan He, University of Newcastle Most brain surgery requires doctors to remove part of the skull to access hard-to-reach areas or tumours. It’s invasive, risky, and it takes a long time for the patient to recover. We have developed new, tiny robotic surgical tools that may let surgeons perform “keyhole surgery” on the brain.…
Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) and Hanwha Systems have signed a teaming agreement with RF communication technology specialist GME at the Avalon Air Show 2025 this week. According to a statement from HDA, the agreement builds on the memorandum of understanding signed at the 2024 MilCIS conference in November last year. With the body of work…