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Development of a food manufacturing innovation hub on the Central Coast, funded by the federal government, has been delayed by at least half a year after a key development partner withdrew, as the government formalises its $17.2 million funding commitment. The Central Coast Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub will feature a…

Technology companies that are spun-out from deep-pocketed universities should not be an investment focus for the National Reconstruction Fund, according to former Victorian minister for small business, innovation and trade, Philip Dalidakis. Top tier universities have significant balance sheets and their researchers already have access to significant funding through other…

The appointment of a chair and board of directors for the National Reconstruction Fund marks a new phase in the development of the $15 billion co-investment fund that started in March 2021 as an early election commitment from then-Opposition leader Anthony Albanese. With the board in place, the important work…

A “double standard” has emerged in Australia’s technology regulations, with laws allowing cyber spooks to take control of a company’s network as a last resort in the event of a cyber-attack similar to those of China, according to the head of the country’s peak IT body. Australian Information Industry Association…

Arthur Sinodinos is perhaps uniquely positioned among former politicians and public servants to identify specific threats and opportunities for Australia’s industrial base. A former Australian ambassador to the United States, Mr Sinodinos had earlier spent a decade as chief of staff to Prime Minister John Howard, and served in Cabinet…

Until Australia can articulate a vision for “where we want to be” in terms of building a domestic robotics industry, “we’re never going to get there,” according to the chair of the Robotics Australia Group, Dr Sue Keay. Robotics is an area where Australia has demonstrated some genuine, world-leading expertise.…

This winter, we’re having to get our heads around another respiratory virus – RSV.

‘Succession’ star attended UK actors’ union rally in support of historic Hollywood shutdown

Australian battery industry stakeholders have rejected the Productivity Commission’s doubts on the effectiveness of industry support, with one innovation expert describing it’s claims as “tiresomely predictable”. Released on Thursday, the Productivity Commision’s (PC) report argued that if the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act is successful in driving rapid growth in…