Major cyberattack on Australian ports suggests sabotage by a ‘foreign state actor’

By David Tuffley, Griffith University A serious cyberattack has disrupted operations at several of Australia’s largest ports, causing delays and congestion. Late on Friday, port operator DP World detected an IT breach that affected critical systems used to coordinate shipping activity. DP World is one of Australia’s largest port operators, handling approximately 40% of the…

IDT’s good start with new strategy

Pharmaceutical and medicinal cannabis manufacturer IDT Australia has reported a sales turnaround with revenues of $3 million in Q1FY24, up 300 percent on the previous corresponding period. The company told investors it has secured a further $2.1 million in new contracts in October with $4.2 million in contracts at the approval stage. The company’s sales…

Why Australia urgently needs a climate plan and a Net Zero National Cabinet Committee to implement it

By Tony Wood, Grattan Institute Australia has a legislated target to reduce greenhouse emissions, a federal government with commitments to increase the share of renewable electricity and reduce power prices, and a globally important economic opportunity at its feet. In the second half of the government’s current term, delivery looks hard across the board. All…

Ukraine war: Australian-made cardboard drones used to attack Russian airfield show how innovation is key to modern warfare

By Paul Cureton, Lancaster University Innovative design choices can have a massive impact in the theatre of war, so it is important to understand the principles behind their development. Recent use of low-cost cardboard drones by Ukraine, supplied by Australia, to attack targets in Russia is a good example of how this can work. Australia…

Controversial ‘forever chemicals’ could be phased out in Australia under new restrictions. Here’s what you need to know

By Sarah Wilson, University of Technology Sydney and Rachael Wakefield-Rann, University of Technology Sydney There’s growing global concern about potential risks to human health and the environment from a group of industrial chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals”. While the full extent of harm from PFAS is still emerging, the fact these chemicals…

IDT’s strong quarter delivers growth

Pharmaceutical manufacturer IDT Australia is seeing a surge in sales as demand for medical cannabis products rises and companies seek out more capable contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMO). The Melbourne company told investors that revenues increased for the fourth quarter, with 4QFY23 revenue up 200 percent on the previous corresponding period to $2.4 million.…