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CRA welcomes focus on industry-research collaboration in R&D review
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has applauded the launch of a review into the nation’s research and development (R&D) system, announced by Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic.
Tech Council calls for stronger R&D investment to drive Australia’s economic future
The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) has expressed support for the Federal Government’s strategic review of Australia’s research and development (R&D) sector, aiming to enhance productivity and drive economic growth.
Gold-based drug outperforms platinum in cancer treatment, new study finds
Gold-based chemotherapy drugs may soon be a stronger alternative to platinum-based treatments, according to new research from RMIT University.
University of Sydney researchers develop ‘Velcro DNA’ for nanorobotic innovations
A team of researchers at the University of Sydney Nano Institute has unveiled groundbreaking advancements in molecular robotics, utilising DNA origami to create programmable nanostructures.
Australian researchers secure top honour in high-performance computing
An Australian research team, alongside their American collaborators, has clinched the 2024 Gordon Bell Prize, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize" of high-performance computing (HPC).
SmartCrete CRC invests $14M in sustainable concrete Innovations
The SmartCrete Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has announced $3.2 million in funding for six industry-led research projects aimed at advancing sustainable concrete practices in Australia.
ARC funds 36 innovative research projects with $38M in new grants
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced a substantial investment of over $38 million for 36 new research projects under the 2025 ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment, and Facilities (LIEF) scheme.
UNSW-led team advances quantum tech with hole-spin qubit research
A UNSW Sydney-led team, in collaboration with Australian start-up Diraq, has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing by demonstrating the use of hole-spin qubits with industry-standard silicon manufacturing techniques.
RMIT develops static electricity-powered innovation to reduce air conditioner energy consumption
RMIT University has unveiled an innovation that harnesses static electricity from motion and wind to reduce energy consumption in air conditioning systems and other potential applications.
123 new members inducted into ARC College of Experts for 2025
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced the induction of 123 new members to its College of Experts for 2025, bringing the total membership to 376.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
