Haymet Australia’s new Chief Scientist
World-leading oceanographer, chemist and entrepreneur Tony Haymet is Australia’s next Chief Scientist.
Federal Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic said Emeritus
Read more28 January 2025Federal
Police warning over children using deepfakes to harass
An increase in the incidence of children using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes to harass classmates has promoted a warning from the Australian Federal
Read more28 January 2025
Dr Katrina Wruck Young Australian of the Year
Queenslander Dr Katrina Wruck has been named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year at the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented
Read more26 January 2025
$10,000 apprentice payments incentivise completions
A new $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices is an acknowledgement of the need to address the tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis.
Master
Read more24 January 2025
Police missing the clues on full potential of forensics
Australian law enforcement bodies are missing the opportunity to prevent crime, by not fully utilising forensic intelligence.
A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Read more24 January 2025
Review of aviation and maritime security laws
Federal laws covering aviation and maritime security are being reviewed as terrorism makes room for new threats to our transport infrastructure.
The Parliamentary Joint
Read more23 January 2025
Extra $2 billion investment in clean energy
Australia’s “green bank” has been bolstered to the tune of $2 billion, in a bid to unlock up to $6 billion in private investment in clean energy.
Prime Minister
Read more23 January 2025
$5m boost to Great Barrier Reef protection
Three Queensland organisations will share almost $5 million in funding from the initial round of a new Great Barrier Reef protection program.
Federal Environment
Read more23 January 2025
Call for portable bond scheme to help renters
A one-off lifetime portable bond payment would ease financial pressure on renters, according to an Australian public policy institute.
The McKell Institute Chief
Read more23 January 2025
Brisbane company targets foreign air defences
An unnamed Brisbane company has been tasked with fast-tracking Australia’s ability to overcome foreign air defences.
Federal Defence Industry and Capability Delivery
Read more22 January 2025