A six-month Senate inquiry will examine Australia’s tech sovereignty. Photo: Shutterstock The Australian tech sector’s sovereign capability will be scrutinised as part of a six-month Senate inquiry that will cover procurement and the effectiveness of current government policies. Independent Senator David Pocock successfully moved a motion to establish the committee during the last sitting week...
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Australia’s Tech Revolution: What Industries Are Evolving Fast? – Bendigo Times
Technology is fantastic; there’s no doubt about it. Computers, smartphones, tablets and other devices offer convenience, ease of use and seamless integration with all aspects of your digital footprint. Today, all of our work is integrally tied to the World Wide Web, as cloud-based technologies and their diverse capabilities continue to evolve and develop. But...
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Vast scores EDF support for concentrated solar power technology
Australian solar thermal specialist Vast Renewables will look to accelerate the development of its concentrated solar power technology after securing a $16.37 million (€10 million) capital commitment from French energy giant EDF Renewables. December 11, 2023 David Carroll Vast Renewables has announced it will partner with EDF Renewables to deliver multiple long-duration storage and green...
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US Defense funding bill to include OK for nuclear subs, AUKUS tech for Australia | PS News
Democratic Senator Joe Courtney (left) and Australian Ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd (centre) at the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, Connecticut. Photo: Senator Courtney LinkedIn. The US Congress is set to approve the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this week, green-lighting the transfer of at least two Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines to...
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World-first system to monitor the ‘seafood basket’ of Australia
11 December 2023 News Release Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has completed initial testing of a ‘weather service’ for water quality in the Spencer Gulf in South Australia – which provides much of the country’s seafood – with plans to use...
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Boeing Australia adopts sustainable C-17 engine wash technology – APDR
Boeing has introduced a sustainable engine wash technology for Australia’s fleet of C-17 Globemaster IIIs that is cutting its environmental impact and extending engine life. Compared to traditional wash methods, the Lufthansa Technik Cyclean technology improves engine efficiency through a deeper clean of the engine core, cutting 80 tons of CO2 emissions per engine annually...
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Researchers use ancient Amazonian tech to turn waste into battery ‘gold’
Researchers at the RMIT University in Australia have perfected the technology that allows organic waste to be converted into energy ‘gold.’ The technology called PYROCO uses high temperatures to convert carbon-rich waste into a product called biochar, which has multiple applications. Waste streams flowing out of households and industries are often rich in carbon compounds....
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Big Tech facing ex ante competition regime in Australia
Amazon, Apple, Google and other Big Tech companies face the prospect of an EU-style ex ante digital competition regime in Australia after the federal government agreed to progress work on a new regulatory framework. The framework could see the creation of mandatory service-specific codes for designated digital platforms to prevent anti-competitive conduct like self-preferencing. Ex...
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Why building tech barriers on AI risks putting Australia ‘out of the game’
Friday December 08, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement Mother arrested over murder of son, 4, found dead in near-empty pool HOLD MONDAY Domestic violence emergency calls surge 23 per cent but resources are short Blocked at every turn: Police say hunt for Higgins security video ‘incredibly frustrating’ ‘This is not a drill’: Jasper such a threat that...
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Australia ‘heartened’ as US Congress expected to pass AUKUS provisions
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the Australia – United Kingdom – U.S. (AUKUS) partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California U.S. March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Leah Millis/ File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights SYDNEY, Dec 8 (Reuters)...
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Australia ‘heartened’ as US Congress expected to pass AUKUS provisions
Australia ‘heartened’ as US Congress expected to pass AUKUS provisions | WTVB | 1590 AM · 95.5 FM | The Voice of Branch County ...
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Kmart Australia installs AI technology and more security cameras at self-serve check outs to stop shoplifting
By Louise Allingham For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:47 GMT, 8 December 2023 | Updated: 00:57 GMT, 8 December 2023 Kmart Australia is trialling a controversial new surveillance technology at its self-serve checkouts to curb theft. In stores across the country, security cameras and AI tech has been installed at the registers to detect if...