Fifteen areas have been identified for reform by the Productivity Commission, including artificial intelligence, tax reform and cheaper renewable energy.
Unique packaging material created using bacteria and sawdust could reduce disposable plastic and keep strawberries safe during transport.
The cost of renewable hydrogen could be cut substantially if Australian researchers can scale their latest discoveries involving wastewater.
Tasmanian devils, eastern quolls, fallow deer and other wild animals are being tracked using artificial intelligence to free up conservationists' time.
Australians who work from home have cut their commutes by about three hours a week, saving more than $5000 a year in doing so, research has found.
Ransomware is on the rise in Australia, with an analysis of data breaches showing more online attacks come with a financial motive.
Medical researchers will use cutting-edge technology to 'print' cancer cells and test treatments on them rather than patients following a $2 million grant.
Most Australian voters say they are seeing more political deepfakes online and want regulation, but some share suspect content without checking.
Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.
Artificial intelligence is being used to craft more dangerous cyber attacks, putting some of Australia's most critical industry sectors at greatest risk.
More consumer technology is being approved for medical use in Australia, from earbuds that work as hearing aids to smartwatches that test for heart problems.
Aboriginal place names, protected lands and reserves will be shown on mapping, weather and other apps in Australia as the result of a four-year project.
A world-first experiment led by Australians will put mushrooms in space for the first time and determine if they can be a tasty addition to astronauts' diet.
Road rules will need to be changed before autonomous vehicles become more common, or lawsuits could follow.
A single camera powered by artificial intelligence software could help drive future autonomous cars, slashing thousands of dollars from their production cost.
Leading Australian institutions say a US clampdown on research funding risks projects that could yield global benefits in the future.
A boulder donated by a mine has been kept at a school for decades before researchers discovered it featured a remarkable collection of dinosaur footprints.
The number of satellites providing vital services could be cut in the coming years due to rising greenhouse gas emissions and growing space debris.
Australia could reap the benefits of a market worth up to almost $300 billion, and cut emissions, if it takes the right steps toward a green iron industry.
Early learning advocates, service providers and children advocate peak bodies say housing, health and system complexity is holding back kids from early learning
Humanoid robots that can help at home or work are becoming tech firms' next big investment following breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.
Changing tax incentives, creating a spending target, and helping businesses work with researchers could help Australia make breakthroughs the world needs.
Most Australians want to turn their electric vehicle into a battery on wheels in future but there are still speed bumps to making the technology work.
Australian businesses and governments are investing too little in vital research projects, a discussion paper has revealed.
Three popular small cars, including a hybrid model, are among the latest vehicles found using more fuel than expected in Australian road tests.
Artificial intelligence technology is already being used to monitor Aussie workers even though laws governing its use are not yet in place.
Australian scientists pioneering marsupial IVF breeding techniques say it could pave the way for other marsupial species to be saved from extinction.
Australian workers are reluctant to embrace artificial intelligence, with fewer than one in three believing it will have a positive impact.
Sourcing and processing materials needed to transition to renewable energy is the focus of an international research project, with Australians at its heart.
Machine-learning technology could become the next weapon against bushfires with researchers developing a prototype delivering more accurate predictions.
Increases in Australia's road toll over the past four years have been at a level not recorded since 1966, before the introduction of seatbelts.
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