Pull up a seat for Australia’s biggest design event
From leather mattresses to inflatable chairs, ingenious designs are on display at Melbourne Design Week, which features 400 events.
manufacturing and engineering
Aussie-made cane toad leather almost ready for market
It won't be long before Australian-made leather goods, produced from one of the country's most notorious invasive species, are available to purchase.
Aussie tech behind AI chips and spaceships to come home
An Australian company supporting tech giants such as Intel, BYD and Blue Origin will move its manufacturing back home after a multimillion-dollar boost.
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science and technology
Industry bailouts defended as Iran war smashes markets
Industry Minister Tim Ayres has outlined the government's industry-science strategy, saying global instability and the conflict in Iran demands stronger ties.
Homemade chips: $20m boost for Aussie quantum leader
A company planning to create the world's first commercial quantum computer will get a multimillion-dollar boost to achieve it in Australia.
Australia’s quantum leap: $20m boost for homegrown firm
Quantum technology that promises to outsmart artificial intelligence could be made in Australia after an investment in a Sydney company.
Steelmaker’s new CEO moves to cut costs on first day
In her first days as BlueScope Steel's new chief executive, Tania Archibald has pledged to streamline "leadership and functional teams" to save $150 million.
No seats, no dramas: $30m boost for self-driving cars
A Melbourne company creating vehicles with no seats, no doors and no steering wheel has secured an investment to boost its manufacturing.
Australia’s great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump
Australia's critical minerals deal could be a boon for local miners but the timing is also to US President Donald Trump's advantage as he tangles with China.
Hands out for handouts: bailouts loom for more smelters
More taxpayer bailouts could be on the horizon for ailing facilities after a $600 million lifeline to one mining giant.
No future made in Australia without gas: Bluescope boss
Australian industrial gas users are subsidising the cost of gas going to competitors overseas dues to a broken pricing system, Bluescope Steel's boss says
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Study identifies three tipping points for women in tech
Women fill one in five highly technical roles in Australia but interventions at three crucial moments in their education and careers could triple that number.
Titan submersible disaster was preventable: Coast Guard
A US Coast Guard investigation has concluded that the Titan submersible implosion, which killed five people on the way to the Titanic wreck, was "preventable".
Global consortium has Whyalla steelworks in its sights
The ailing Whyalla steelworks is in the sights of an international consortium with deep pockets and led by Australia's largest steelmaker.
‘Economic death spiral’ fear over ailing copper smelter
A delegation is visiting Canberra to plead for a bailout for the copper industry to prevent an "economic death spiral" in north Queensland.
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Trump agrees outline trade deal with EU’s von der Leyen
US President Donald Trump and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to the framework of a trade deal fixing tariffs at 15 per cent on EU goods.
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transport
Record electric truck haul aims to drive down emissions
One of Australia's biggest transport companies will invest in a record-breaking electric truck fleet, including prime movers to be built in Brisbane.
Strawberry shields forever: bioplastic cuts fruit waste
Unique packaging material created using bacteria and sawdust could reduce disposable plastic and keep strawberries safe during transport.
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politics
PM puts Australian steel in frame of renewables rollout
The federal government will foster jobs in clean energy manufacturing driven by locally made steel and aluminium under a plan unveiled by the prime minister.
Nation grinds to a halt without steel, industry warns
Rescuing Whyalla's steelworks is essential to maintain sovereign steel capability - vital to the economy and national security, the industry peak body says.
Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation
Australia could compete with China for lithium battery production after a local company announced plans to establish a $60 million factory.
Taxpayers to the rescue of Aussie steel
Safeguarding sovereign steel production is a key factor in a $2.4 billion government package to keep a major steelworks running while a new owner is found.
Clean energy incentives clear last major hurdle
Australia is one step closer to transitioning away from fossil fuels after major tax incentives for clean energy passed the Senate.
Tax breaks for clean aluminium to foil carbon emissions
Australia's aluminium industry is set to share in billions of dollars of tax credits to help emissions-intensive smelters convert to cleaner sources of energy.
PM’s wicked blitz of the west as Libs enjoy good spell
Anthony Albanese has tried to fight the tide of public opinion by spruiking funding in marginal west coast seats as his opponent takes to the east.
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Labor notches win as time runs out on political year
Labor has chalked up a last-minute legislative victory, with the Greens backing its housing scheme, as several MPs bid Canberra farewell.
Mining tech firm is first to get federal fund money
Russell Mineral Equipment will get $40 million from the federal government's National Reconstruction Fund, allowing it to remain Australian-owned and operated.
Billions poured into defence precinct, creating jobs
Billions of dollars will be poured into a new defence precinct in WA, which is being touted as a rival to the mining industry for jobs and economic growth.
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‘Climate action pays’: call to rev up clean investment
There can be winners in the clean energy race, a group of super funds says, rolling out a campaign to quell community fears and accelerate development.
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‘Get on with it’: renewables rollout too slow out west
The renewables rollout is not happening quickly enough in WA, a summit has been warned, with leading proponents of clean energy exports calling for targets.
History not on our side ahead of Qld election: LNP
Polls indicate a comfortable LNP victory is on the cards in Queensland but the opposition leader is playing down the likelihood he'll be premier in a month.