Top destinations for overseas money transfers revealed
21 December, 2016Approximately 2.4 million Australians send money overseas each year, according to research from the Commonwealth Bank.
Tech industry most likely to create future jobs
14 December, 2016The tech industry will be one of the strongest performers when it comes to creating jobs of the future, according to research by IBISWorld and Torrens University Australia.
USQ information systems PhD recognised for contribution
09 December, 2016A PhD which outlines the development of a standard and automated approach to assess IT processes for improvement has been recognised by the Australian Council of Professors and Heads of Information Systems.
NSW launches Innovation Strategy
01 December, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Government has unveiled a wide-reaching Innovation Strategy aiming to foster innovation in government and the state's start-up ecosystem.
EcoHelmet recognised with James Dyson Award
22 November, 2016A foldable, recyclable bike helmet has been named the international winner of the James Dyson Award 2016.
Increased computational capacity for Australian researchers
14 November, 2016Australian researchers will receive increased computer capacity, with the CSIRO and National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) set to implement improved systems.
Driverless cars will be the majority in near future
02 November, 2016A new study suggests that, by 2038, the majority of vehicles on Queensland roads will be autonomous.
Young entrepreneur sells Fonebox to start VC company
24 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingYoung Queensland entrepreneur Jonathan Grives has sold the B2B communications company he founded when he was just 18 for a sum that sources indicate is around $30m.
Innovation prize awarded for stock market tech
20 October, 2016The Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation 2016 has been awarded to Professor Michael Aitken AM, for his work in developing stock market analysing technology.
Innovation key to Australia's future prosperity
20 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingInnovation and Science Australia Chair Bill Ferris has called for Australia to create a culture of innovation to remain competitive in an increasingly globalised economy.
UNSW to hire up to 1000 new researchers
12 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe University of New South Wales plans to hire up to 1000 new researchers and PhD scholars in fields including AI, telecommunications and data security.
Autonomous cars prove popular with Australians
11 October, 2016A new study indicates that seven out of 10 Australians would like access to self-driving cars.
Samsung, Deakin, Unisono sign smart health agreement
07 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSamsung Australia, Deakin University and Unisono will jointly explore opportunities for applying technology including IoT, analytics and AI in the assisted living segment.
Ferris calls for more collaboration, commercialisation
05 October, 2016The head of Innovation and Science Australia has called for greater collaboration between Australian businesses and publicly funded research institutions.
Autonomous tractors could save the farm
04 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAutonomous farm vehicles could help create skilled jobs in the agriculture sector and help Australian farmers overcome labour shortages costing the industry over $150m per year.
