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Manufacturers under pressure as gas prices soar, Weld Australia warns
Weld Australia has called on both federal and state governments to urgently address the impact of east coast gas exports on domestic energy prices, warning that manufacturers are reaching a breaking point.
Monash scientists pioneer targeted mRNA delivery method in new study
Australian researchers from Monash University have developed a novel method to improve the delivery of mRNA to target cells, potentially paving the way for a new generation of mRNA medicines beyond vaccines.
CRA urges gov’t to put innovation at heart of economic reform
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has urged the Australian Government to place research, development, innovation (R&D&I), and commercialisation at the centre of its economic strategy, warning that long-term prosperity depends on lifting productivity and building resilience through innovation.
RMIT researchers develop new 3D-printed titanium alloy
Engineers at RMIT University have developed a new type of 3D-printed titanium alloy that is approximately 29 per cent cheaper to produce than commonly used titanium alloys, marking what researchers describe as a significant advancement in additive manufacturing.
ARC invests over $62M in new research hubs and training centres
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced more than $62 million in funding for 13 new Industrial Transformation Training Centres and Research Hubs under its Industrial Transformation Research Program (ITRP).
Boost for Aussie solar manufacturing with new Tindo-UNSW research
Adelaide-based solar manufacturer Tindo has partnered with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) on two research projects aimed at advancing solar cell technology and improving power output in real-world conditions.
UNSW to fund int’l experts for collaborative research in Sydney
UNSW Sydney has launched a new international fellowship initiative aimed at attracting leading global researchers to collaborate on solutions to major societal challenges.
UQ researchers test magnetic heat shields in spaceflight first
The University of Queensland is undertaking world-first experiments to investigate the potential of magnetic heat shields to enhance spacecraft re-entry, a development that could support future return missions from Mars by reducing spacecraft weight, cost, and thermal stress.
ARC proposes major overhaul of research grants program
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced proposed changes to its National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP), following an extensive consultation process aimed at better supporting researchers across all stages of their careers.
New research extends quantum battery life from nanoseconds to microseconds
Researchers from RMIT University and CSIRO have developed a quantum battery device that lasts 1,000 times longer than previous prototypes, marking a major step forward in the experimental field of quantum energy storage.
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Smarter energy decisions: GridBeyond unveils AI-powered Bid Optimiser in Australia
As Australia’s energy transition accelerates, businesses participating in the National Electricity Market (NEM) are facing growing challenges in managing their energy assets efficiently.
