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Australia looks offshore to achieve net-zero
Power / Energy

Australia looks offshore to achieve net-zero

Offshore wind could help bridge Australia’s huge clean-power gap, with grid demand set to double by 2050 under net zero plans.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2023
Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry
Supply Chain

Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry

Rising costs and supply chain strain have left owners and subcontractors facing delays, overruns and wider disruption after Probuild's collapse.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Feb 2022
Australian construction sector buckles under $110b infrastructure pipeline
Supply Chain

Australian construction sector buckles under $110b infrastructure pipeline

Warnings that Australia’s builders are at breaking point have prompted calls for urgent reform to deliver the USD $110 billion pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Jul 2021
Australia’s rail manufacturing capabilities must be recognised
Supply Chain

Australia’s rail manufacturing capabilities must be recognised

A Victorian train order is expected to protect 100 manufacturing jobs and bolster calls for a national rail procurement framework.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Destructive Distillation gives scrap tyres a second life
Clean technologies

Destructive Distillation gives scrap tyres a second life

A new Australian process could cut tyre waste and supply low-sulphur oil, carbon and steel for refining and manufacturing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 13th Sep 2020
24/7 service and ‘can-do’ attitude drives Hydraulink’s trans-Tasman success
Agricultural Technology

24/7 service and ‘can-do’ attitude drives Hydraulink’s trans-Tasman success

Its 400-plus service points across Australasia are helping customers cut costly downtime as Hydraulink adds new distributors and branches.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Sun, 5th Jul 2020

Global Stories

Western Australia stories

Equinix report explores Australian mining leaders' tech views amidst uncertainties
Hyperscale

Equinix report explores Australian mining leaders' tech views amidst uncertainties

Equinix's latest report reveals Australian mining leaders maintain optimism amidst geopolitical and economic challenges, acknowledging technology's crucial role in industry adaptation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Avec expands with appointment of Mornay Vivier
Job moves

Avec expands with appointment of Mornay Vivier

Avec, an IT project delivery company operating across Australia and New Zealand, has appointed Mornay Vivier as its Practice Manager – Business Analysis.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
The GrowHub appoints Prince Abdul Qawi of Brunei & Paddi Creevey as board of advisors
Job moves

The GrowHub appoints Prince Abdul Qawi of Brunei & Paddi Creevey as board of advisors

HRH Prince Abdul Qawi of Brunei and Paddi Creevey OAM have joined The GrowHub's board of advisors for expansion and food sustainability initiatives.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update on Milestone Systems
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update on Milestone Systems

In this interview, Brett discusses how the pandemic has affected the field for smart video deployments, new innovations for the company, and more.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Western Australia stories

Western Australia govt launches new innovation strategy
Government

Western Australia govt launches new innovation strategy

The McGowan Government has outlined its vision for the state to become a renowned global hub of invention, investment, innovation and impact.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022
Curtin University appoints Professor Andrew Turpin as inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair
Data Analytics

Curtin University appoints Professor Andrew Turpin as inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair

Professor Andrew Turpin has been appointed as the inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair to enhance research in eye health using data science.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022
Western Australia CUA panel picks ASI as preferred supplier
Cloud Services

Western Australia CUA panel picks ASI as preferred supplier

Western Australia's Common User Arrangement (CUA) panel has chosen ASI Solutions as a preferred supplier for device hardware.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022
REIWA first major deployment of Salesforce CMS in APAC
Data Analytics

REIWA first major deployment of Salesforce CMS in APAC

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has upgraded a number of its sites with integrations from Salesforce implementation partner, Mav3rik.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
New Tech Start programme helps SA women enter space industry
EduTech

New Tech Start programme helps SA women enter space industry

Tech Start will provide the connections and pathways to help women pursue a career in the growing space and defence industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
Data#3 launches security initiative for Australia's WA Government Sector
Microsoft

Data#3 launches security initiative for Australia's WA Government Sector

Data#3 launches cybersecurity initiative for WA Government Sector, leveraging Microsoft licensing and expertise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
Data#3 to exclusively provide MS licences to WA Government
Microsoft

Data#3 to exclusively provide MS licences to WA Government

The technology services provider has won two contracts with the Western Australia Government, becoming its sole Microsoft licence provider.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019