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Rehome growth centres to CSIRO: WA chief scientist

Brandon How — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:41:43 +0000

Australia’s Industry Growth Centres should be given a new lease of life within the CSIRO to uplift practical research outcomes in Australia, according to the longest sitting government chief scientist in Australia. Western Australia’s chief scientist Professor Peter Klinken, who has served in the role for more than a decade, believes the national science agency...

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Gilmour Space to launch hypersonics testbed

Justin Hendry — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:10:36 +0000

Local space technology company Gilmour Space will launch a suborbital flight test service for hypersonic vehicles as demand grows for high-speed test facilities in Australia. The new HyPeRsonic Flight Test (HPRFLT) service is slated to launch next year, offering researchers and companies a “real-life environment” to translate early-stage research into viable technologies. Hypersonic vehicles can...

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PC raises alarm on govt’s comparative advantage bets

Brandon How — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:30:39 +0000

The Productivity Commission is challenging a foundation of the Albanese Government’s Future Made in Australia agenda, arguing Treasury is inappropriately using an oft-cited economic theory as grounds for interventionist industry policy. Treasury has identified renewable hydrogen, green metals, and low carbon liquid fuels as priorities for industry development on the basis these sectors “are expected...

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CSIRO plots path to secure critical minerals ambition

Brandon How — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:00:08 +0000

Targeted support for innovation and greater international engagement will be needed to ensure Australia realises its critical minerals processing ambitions, according to national science agency CSIRO. In a new report, CSIRO argues “focussed” research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) can deliver improvements to enable competitive exports, while securing domestic supply chains and contributing to a low...

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Human cell research tech gets NSW govt backing

Brandon How — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:34:41 +0000

Human cell or tissue-based research technologies that reduce the need for animals in medical testing have landed a $4.5 million boost in New South Wales. The state government on Thursday announced the Non-Animal Technologies Network (NAT-Net) of experts from leading universities and research institutes would be established to develop innovative alternatives. The network will seek...

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Under the horizon: Researchers frustrated by EU R&D snub

Brandon How — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:12:06 +0000

Australia is “missing an open goal” by not joining the European Union’s flagship research and innovation program, research and businesses leaders have warned while calling on a reluctant federal government to reconsider. The leaders voiced disappointment after the Albanese government confirmed it has no plans to follow Canada and sign an agreement to join Horizon...

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Defence to host pitch day for innovative ideas

Brandon How — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 08:20:46 +0000

Innovative firms will have just three minutes to woo senior Defence officials during a new pitch day set up by the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, but it could be enough to put them in range of a contract. The new bi-annual pitch day will be held for the first time on September 18, with prospective...

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CSIRO chief wants a ‘strategic middle ground’ on research

Brandon How — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:12:31 +0000

The solution to Australia’s innovation struggles lies in a “strategic middle ground,” between large-scale moonshot missions and spreading limited resources too thin across a multitude of sub-scale programs, according to CSIRO chief executive Dr Doug Hilton, who says the current “Hunger Games” funding system needs to change. As another review of Australia’s research and development...

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NSW govt is falling behind on procurement, manufacturers warn

Brandon How — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:02:36 +0000

New South Wales Government procurement reform is needed to target more local manufacturers or risk losing them to other jurisdictions with more favourable policies, a state inquiry heard Wednesday. The inquiry into state government procurement practices and their impact on social development was told that public servants should be basing decisions on the additional value...

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Most Australian businesses not innovating, data reveals

Brandon How — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:18:46 +0000

Less than half of Australian businesses are now considered innovation-active, according to new biennial data that reveals a tough economic environment is drying up the funds and skills needed for new ventures within firms. This innovation-active measure captures the introduction of new goods, services, or processes in addition to innovation that was under development or...

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