The cost of COVID-19? It adds up to bad news for women in STEM
The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening vital gains made for women in the STEM sector, a new report shows. This will lead to even more gender disparity.
A $4 billion industry: How quantum technology could create 16,000 new Australian jobs
Australia has a strong research base in quantum technology, which could become a $4 billion industry by 2040 and create around 16,000 new, high-value jobs.
Bill Gates and Richard Branson have their sights on the mining sector — and investment opportunities for startups abound
Global tech giants have their sights on the Australian mining sector for myriad reasons. But one thing's for sure: startups could snag investment.
This Melbourne VR startup is helping aged-care residents jump out of planes in a COVID-19 world
Melbourne-based SilVR Adventures has seen growing demand for its communal virtual reality sessions for seniors in aged-care facilities during COVID-19.
Privacy versus pandemic: Tracking mobile phones could allow the government to control the spread of COVID-19
Could the government tracking mobile phones offer a more targeted approach to controlling the spread of COVID-19? Is it even legal?
Australia vs Facebook: Why the privacy watchdog is right to be taking on the tech giant
Australia's privacy watchdog has launched court proceedings against Facebook, and consumers should hope this is only the first of many more actions by the privacy regulator.
Adelaide firm strikes gold with record $30 million profit thanks to booming metal detector sales
South Australian tech company Codan Limited has announced a record half-year profit of $30.4 million on the back of booming sales of its hi-tech metal detecting and communications equipment.
Why Australia’s best and brightest entrepreneurs are pivoting to podcasts — and how you can plug into the $47 million market too
Revenue growth in the Australian podcast market is set to hit $47 million this year, and Australian entrepreneurs are taking notice.
When Hima Tk left corporate life to launch a startup, she had to become a completely different leader
Hima Tk had a successful career in management consulting before realising she needed to do something more challenging and impactful.
‘My superpower is asking questions’: Meet Sarah Nolet, the Silicon Valley mover and shaker making waves in Australian agriculture
Sarah Nolet is not the typical founder you would associate with Australian agritech businesses. But she’s used to breaking down barriers.
South Australia’s space incubator is looking for the next Elon Musk
Australia’s first space industry incubator, the Venture Catalyst Space program, has opened applications for its third intake and is looking to help international companies.
Digital tools will help you win the retail recruitment race in 2020
Modern tech solutions will help Australian retailers to hire the right staff, in volume and faster than their competitors, writes Jane Bianchini.
