The NSW government will establish an Investment Delivery Authority to accelerate approvals for major projects worth more than $1 billion as part of the 2025-26 Budget. Premier Chris Minns announced on Monday the government would invest $17.7 million to establish the authority, which is modelled on the successful Housing Delivery Authority. The authority will help…
Australian 3D printing company AML3D has opened a new manufacturing facility in Ohio to produce critical components for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine program. The company announced on Friday it had officially opened its US Technology Facility in Stow, Ohio, which represents a milestone in strengthening America’s defence manufacturing and supporting the AUKUS partnership. The…
The Allan Labor Government introduced the Local Jobs First Amendment Bill to parliament on Wednesday, delivering new enforcement powers to ensure government contracts and projects benefit Victorian workers and businesses. The bill will give the Local Jobs First Commissioner new compliance and enforcement powers to ensure contractors meet their commitments to use local workers, products…
An Australian sustainability researcher has been awarded one of the world’s largest science prizes for her work on global supply chains and their impact on developing nations. Associate Professor Arunima Malik of the University of Sydney was named one of three international champions of the 2025 Frontiers Planet Prize at a ceremony in Switzerland on…
Adelaide-based Micro-X has achieved $2.3 million worth of development milestones across three major contracts with international partners, the company announced on Monday. The hi-tech company achieved Milestone 3 under its Development Agreement with the US Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health for a Full Body CT scanner, delivering $1.4 million. Micro-X also achieved Milestone 2…
Australian space exploration company Fleet Space has announced partnerships with three quantum technology companies to develop next-generation sensors for mineral exploration. The company said on Wednesday it had partnered with mDetect, Nomad Atomics, and DeteQt to expand technology for the global mining industry by developing quantum sensors for AI-powered mineral exploration. The partnerships will advance…
Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland have developed a technique to convert discarded face masks into valuable components for electronic devices, addressing a major global pollution problem. The study, published in Nano-Micro Letters, found that more than 950 billion masks equivalent to about 3.8 million tonnes have been discarded worldwide over the past four…
Newcastle suspension manufacturer Lovells is celebrating 95 years in business with its biggest rebrand ever and a surprising new brand ambassador – AFL legend Brent “Boomer” Harvey. The company, which has grown from a modest spring workshop during the Great Depression to become the Southern Hemisphere’s largest hot spring coiling plant, unveiled its comprehensive new…
Hazer Group announced on Monday it had raised $10 million through a placement and share purchase plan to drive commercialisation of its methane pyrolysis technology for clean hydrogen production. The Perth-based technology company successfully raised $8 million from existing and new institutional and sophisticated investors through a placement at 31 cents per share, representing a…
CSIRO is seeking Australian startups and small-to-medium enterprises with innovative renewable energy solutions to join its India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion accelerator program. The RISE Accelerator, launched in 2023, is designed to support businesses with scalable climate and environment solutions, helping them expand into the Indian market. Round 3 of the program will…