Government announces new agency to safely manage radioactive waste
The Australian Government has announced the new Australian Radioactive Waste Agency (ARWA) which will lead the process to manage the country's radioactive waste in...
ARENA backs Monash grid storage market study with $495,000 investment
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has allocated $495,000 to support a desktop study to be conducted by the Monash Energy Institute’s Grid Innovation...
Researchers discover novel drug that shows potential in treating advanced liver cancer
Researchers at the Centenary Institute have identified a potential breakthrough in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most prevalent form of liver cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
Victorian startup sector celebrates excellence in innovation
Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas announced the winners of the third annual Governor of Victoria Startup Awards, honouring excellence in the state’s $103 billion startup sector.
Scientists develop computer chip that mimics human vision, memory abilities
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a tiny device that mimics the human brain's ability to see and remember things, which they describe as a “promising step” towards having applications that can make rapid, complex decisions such as in self-driving cars.
Walpole joins WA EV network with new fast charger in Pioneer Park
The Western Australian government announced that Walpole has joined the state’s EV Network with a new EV fast charger now operating in Pioneer Park.
Government, Defence team up to make businesses ‘Defence-ready’
The Morrison Government and Australia's defence industry have teamed up to develop a security guide aimed towards helping small businesses improve security practices and...
Monash University spearheads sustainable mining initiatives in India
Monash University has entered into significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two distinguished Indian institutions, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and the International Centre for Excellence in Mining Safety and Automation (iCEM) in Gujarat, India.
Renewable energy company GenOffGrid to establish HQ in Darwin
Generators and Off Grid Energy (GenOffGrid), a company working to replace diesel consumption with remote energy systems across Northern Australia, has secured a $3 million Business Concessional Loan through the Northern Territory’s Local Jobs Fund (NTLJF).
Victorian businesses back proposed 10-year manufacturing strategy, says survey
A majority of businesses in Victoria expressed their support for the state’s proposed 10-year manufacturing strategy, according to a survey conducted by the Victorian...