Tag: Technology
ATSE welcomes national discussion on regulating artificial intelligence
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has welcomed the Federal Government’s discussion paper on regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology as an important step towards protecting society.
iMOVE CRC launches $1m impact fund to bolster tech innovations in transport sector
The iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) announced a $1 million funding program for Australian entrepreneurs to speed the development of transportation technologies, goods, and services.
Tech Council reveals Aussie tech talent up by 8%
The number of IT professionals in Australia has increased by 8 per cent in the past 12 months, from 865,000 in 2020 to 935,000 currently, according to latest figures released by the Tech Council.
SmartSat CRC announces ‘Maya Nula’ satellite research program to foster Australia’s agriculture sector
The SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is launching “Maya Nula,” a new research program aimed at developing satellite Earth Observation capability with sensor technology to advance Australia’s agriculture industry.
CSL’s $800 million vaccine manufacturing facility in Melbourne nears completion
CSL Seqirus has reached a major milestone in the construction of its new cutting-edge manufacturing facility for vaccine and antivenom manufacturing.
EOS launches Australian-made counter-drone capability Slinger
Electro Optic Systems (EOS), an Australian developer of advanced military technology, rolled out its counter-drone capability, dubbed Slinger, at its Canberra manufacturing facility today, 12 May.
Victoria’s Trades Fit Expo to open more industry careers for women and girls
The Victorian government is encouraging young female and non-binary students to attend this year’s Trades Fit Expo and explore potential career pathways across a range of industries, such as engineering, robotics, mining, automotive, and clean energy.
FBR’s Hadrian X robot sets new speed record laying construction blocks
Robotic technology developer FBR Limited’s first next-generation Hadrian X robot has achieved a lay speed record of over 300 blocks per hour using USA format cement masonry blocks.
Australia launches first National Quantum Strategy
The Australian government released the country’s first National Quantum Strategy today to back quantum industries that boost Australia’s economic competitiveness and help solve the country’s biggest national challenges.
$4.1b allocated for skills and training to address economic challenges
Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor announced that the Albanese Government is set to invest an additional $3.7 billion for a five-year National Skills Agreement to be negotiated with states and territories, in addition to $400m to support another 300,000 TAFE and vocational education and training (VET) Fee-Free places.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
