GSK contribution to the fight against COVID-19
GSK is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and is supporting global efforts to tackle the virus. Since the outbreak, we have been actively exploring ways to help, with our science and expertise, alongside protecting the health and wellbeing of our people and managing our global supply chains to support patients and consumers who depend on […]
Meet this Australian agtech startup that is growing food in shipping containers
What is your vision? Primarily, we’re focussed on producing a great product. Our salads are unique, they are fresher than other produce, more delicious and combine varieties that traditional farmers would not be able to replicate. We strive for flavour, freshness and sustainability above all. On average, our produce is in store within 16 hours […]
Grants for research focussed on rare cancers, rare diseases and unmet medical needs
The federal government has announced $35.9 million in funding for 17 research projects including programs designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, improve neonatal outcomes and to prevent bone loss in critically ill women. Melbourne University will receive almost $2.4 million to trial the use of Fibroblastic Activation Protein Inhibitors (FAPI) as a […]
Australia’s biggest medicinal cannabis plant to be built in secret Melbourne location
Australia’s biggest medicinal cannabis extraction and contract manufacturing plant will be built at a secret location in Melbourne’s south-east in a $50 million project aiming to help the local industry become more self-sufficient. The facility will be owned, funded and operated by The Valens Company, a Canadian medicinal cannabis business listed on the Toronto […]
Australian Made’s strong call to Australians to support local manufacturers
Australian Made is driving strong support for Australian manufacturers and growers, as they continue to lead the way in Australia’s recovery from COVID-19. ‘It’s never been more important to buy Australian than right now’ is the tag line of the new promotional initiative from the Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL), the organisation responsible for administering […]
Your Work-From-Home Survival Guide for Self-Care
Has the coronavirus pandemic made you a remote worker? These 11 tips can help you stay productive, happy, and healthy. Transitioning from an office to working at home is challenging even in normal circumstances. Throw in a pandemic, closed schools, no gym time, new work procedures, zero social events, and plenty of time with your […]
Year 12s get two chances at becoming an engineer
For university students starting their degrees in 2021, entry to a well-known Australian university just got a whole lot easier for 2020 Year 12s who have had their studies disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Australian National University (ANU) has announced high school students in Year 12 have not one but two chances of gaining […]
Solving COVID-19 supply challenges with 3D printed face shields
A team of engineers on the South Coast of New South Wales has answered a call to make more equipment for medical staff dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, using 3D printers. In an empty lecture theatre at the University of Wollongong campus, a local start-up company has set up a 3D print farm. Forty machines, […]
Australian engineers develop solar panel windows
Engineers in Australia have developed a solar cell that can be incorporated into window glass, representing a game-changer for multi-storey building design and electricity generation. The researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science and Monash University have produced ‘next generation perovskite solar cells’ that are semi-transparent. Two square metres of these solar […]
Hand sanitiser manufacturing keeping distillers, brewers in business
When a hand sanitiser shortage threatened to close Centrelink offices on the eastern side of Australia, a Canberra distillery – and comedians driving vans – helped to save the day. Underground Spirits has produced 40,000 litres of hand sanitiser for frontline medical staff and government agencies in the past six weeks, owner and head distiller […]
