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Underwater drones to give defence force 'real edge'

Underwater drones to give defence force 'real edge'

A defence factory opened in Sydney will deliver the Australian navy a boost to its underwater capabilities, as the government adds to the drone stockpile.

Australia's great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump

Australia's great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump

Australia's great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump

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.

Don't rubbish e-waste - it could be worth billions

Don't rubbish e-waste - it could be worth billions

Don't rubbish e-waste - it could be worth billions

Don't rubbish e-waste - it could be worth billions

Australia is being encouraged to be savvy with how it recycles old technology, with high-demand critical minerals able to be extracted and repurposed.

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Hands out for handouts: bailouts loom for more smelters

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

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

Vaccine site could save Australia billions in pandemic

Vaccine site could save Australia billions in pandemic

Australia's first sovereign mRNA vaccine facility could give the nation a shot in the arm against the next pandemic, an independent report says.

Study identifies three tipping points for women in tech

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.

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Global consortium has Whyalla steelworks in its sights

Global consortium has Whyalla steelworks in its sights

Global consortium has Whyalla steelworks in its sights

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

'Economic death spiral' fear over ailing copper smelter

'Economic death spiral' fear over ailing copper smelter

'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.

Trump agrees outline trade deal with EU's von der Leyen

Trump agrees outline trade deal with EU's von der Leyen

Trump agrees outline trade deal with EU's von der Leyen

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.

'Strong interest' as steelworks sales process opens

'Strong interest' as steelworks sales process opens

'Strong interest' as steelworks sales process opens

'Strong interest' as steelworks sales process opens

There is “strong early interest” in the Whyalla Steelworks as the sale process begins and millions of dollars flow into the region from a $2.4 billion package.

Record electric truck haul aims to drive down emissions

Record electric truck haul aims to drive down emissions

Record electric truck haul aims to drive down emissions

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

Strawberry shields forever: bioplastic cuts fruit waste

Strawberry shields forever: bioplastic cuts fruit waste

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.

Hi-tech hub to boost combat defences for volatile times

Hi-tech hub to boost combat defences for volatile times

Hi-tech hub to boost combat defences for volatile times

Hi-tech hub to boost combat defences for volatile times

A collaboration centre for hi-tech combat systems will help Australia defend itself amid global volatility the new facility's operator warns is a certainty.

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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.

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'Dutton-proof': no more clean energy money for uranium

Clean energy incentives will not support uranium mining after parliament passed an amendment that could also hinder future attempts to establish nuclear power.

Cheap loans to keep emission-busting farmers profitable

From electric utes to cow feed that stops them burping as much methane, Australia's green bank is backing cheap loans to farmers and other equipment buyers.

Clean energy incentives must not 'support injustices'

A centrepiece Labor policy will be put to the test months before an election as mining companies, clean energy groups and unions comb through its implications.

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.

Red tape cut for business but taxes stuck fast

One state could become the least-regulated in Australia under a plan to slash watchdogs in half and potentially save businesses half-a-billion dollars.

Australia needs to think outside the box on packaging

A major manufacturer warns Australia is not ready to follow Europe on packaging reform but could develop more a circular economy to keep waste out of landfill.

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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