Technology
NSW agencies fall short in grants, consultants, purchasing cards and AI audit
A NSW Audit Office assessment of the internal controls and governance of 26 of the NSW Government’s largest agencies has found weaknesses in more...
$32m on board for WA Clean Energy Skills Hub
The Federal and WA Governments have pledged $32 million for a new state-of-the-art Clean Energy Skills Hub for Western Australia.
The central hub will be...
New AI tool to aid early intervention of diabetes foot ulcers
A collaborative project between the University of Melbourne and RMIT has developed a thermal imaging artificial intelligence (AI) tool to improv early intervention rates...
$2m for WA TAFE science equipment upgrades
The WA Government has allocated more than $2 million through the TAFE Modern Equipment Program for new equipment for South Metropolitan TAFE to train...
Consumer Affairs Ministers reaffirm commitment to new e-bike safety standards development
The first meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory Consumer Affairs Ministers in Darwin in more than 20 years has agreed to ask the ACCC...
Uni of Melbourne startup makes grab at next-gen bionic prosthetics
A University of Melbourne startup company is developing cutting-edge bionic prosthetics, designed to be lighter, easier to fit and more reliable to control than...
Mornington Peninsula Police deploy drones in hoon crackdown
Mornington Peninsula Police officers have another tool in their arsenal to stop hoons on motorbikes, illegal monkey and trail bikes and unlawful e-bikes, deploying...
Queensland announces funding for major defence testing site
The Queensland Government has announced its backing for a major testing and evaluation launch project in Western Queensland, under the $180.6 million Sovereign Industry...
WA awards honour digital technology excellence
Award winners for Western Australia's longest-running technology awards program, INCITE Awards, have been announced at a gala ceremony at the weekend.
Now in its 35th...
Perth secures 2027 Australian American Leadership Dialogue
The WA Government has announced a major Australia-United States leadership forum will be held in Perth for the first time in 2027.
The Australian American...
Victorian Govt powers up EV charger installation training
The Victorian Government has announced new fully-funded placements for EV charger installation training.
The training will be delivered by Solar Victoria in partnership with TAFE...
Local skills power next stage of ACT light rail
All light rail vehicles in Canberra Metro’s fleet have now been successfully fitted with onboard energy storage systems, the ACT Government has confirmed.
The fleet-wide...
NSW Audit Office grades schools information management
The NSW Audit Office has recommended the NSW Department of Education review its allocation of responsibilities to principals, improve guidance and supports for schools,...
Queensland Govt backs drone manufacturing expansion
The Queensland Government has confirmed its support for a major drone manufacturing project under the $180.6 million Sovereign Industry Development Fund (SIDF).
As part of...
WA Police to trial overt live facial recognition technology
The Western Australia Police Force has announced it will soon be trialling advancements in overt live facial recognition technology to respond to crime faster...
