Technology, Innovation & Science

Innovation systems come in several forms, each involving different characteristics and stakeholders.

Genea, the company which runs Hollywood Hospital’s fertility clinic, has confirmed patient data stolen in a cyber attack in February has been published on the dark web.

WA Police will have access to hands-free numberplate recognition and alert technology via Apple CarPlay through a partnership with Motorola Solutions.

An official definition of what constitutes an ‘Australian business’ for government procurement purposes has been introduced for the first time by the federal government.

A local auto manufacturer is driving change in the EV space.

OPINION: The arrival of DeepSeek makes clear AI will keep getting better and cheaper, and businesses need to adjust to take advantage.

The political class remains slow to act in offering real-world support for the burgeoning technology sector.

Perth-based software firm Micromine, founded by local geologist Graeme Tuder, has been bought by global mining services company Weir for $1.3 billion.

Perth-based construction tech company FBR is mulling a pivot into the shipbuilding industry, after a successful demonstration of its technology to Samsung Heavy Industries.

Pentanet’s first EBITDA-positive half has failed to keep its shares out of the red following an earnings report on Wednesday.

One of Australia's largest IVF treatment providers, which operates a Hollywood Hospital clinic, has confirmed a major cyber incident, in which patient details were stolen including medical records.

Anthony Albanese has unveiled a world-first plan to provide basic universal mobile coverage to every corner of the nation by 2027.

StartupWA chair Charlie Gunningham has welcomed WA Labor’s promise to extend the New Industries Fund but said the $40 million injection was less than half the amount needed.

Nedlands-based biotech company PYC Therapeutics is rattling the tin for up to $146 million to fund the progression of four novel drug candidates.

Shares in High Wycombe-based FBR were sold off on Monday, following an update regarding its proposed joint venture with US-based building materials firm CRH Ventures.

WA innovation industry stalwart Peter Rossdeutscher has been appointed as chair of the national body for innovation.

April Walker’s WA Space Port is striving to secure the state’s place in the global space race against the odds.

A Perth-founded company developing a drug to combat antimicrobial resistance has added several high-profile names to its ranks, including philanthropist John Poynton.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has slammed an inquiry into the digital transformation, calling it ‘short-sighted’ and ‘simplistic’.

WA precast housing innovator NXT TEC have received development approval for a $3 million housing project, in partnership with Aboriginal-owned housing provider Noongar Mia Mia.

The business world is full of noise about startups, but a less-discussed, larger cohort deserves more thought.

Venture Capital investment in Western Australia has significantly slowed, falling from $140 million in 2023 to $80 million in 2024, according to a new report.

Nedlands-based biotech company PYC Therapeutics has received approvals to start human trials over a drug candidate for kidney disease.

Collie will host one of Australia’s largest Tesla remanufacturing facilities after reaching an agreement with the WA government as part of the town's transition from coal to renewables.

OPINION: My latest challenge creating code with AI offered useful insights that may be instructive for users in business.

The upside for these ventures is exciting. Business News reviews the class of 2021 and checks out an emerging crop.

OPINION: Integration unlocks killer applications for the wearables, and helps to make them look less conspicuous.

Local software and consulting firm Forest Grove Technology has announced new leadership after completing a sale to giant Canadian group Prophix.

Logistics technology company Yojee has signed a binding memorandum of understanding with New South Wales-based SmartClear, in a bid to enhance customs technology.

Murdoch-based medtech firm Orthocell has continued its expedited expansion push, following news it had lodged an application to sell its nerve repair project Remplir in Canada.

Nine of WA’s information technology stocks ended their day in the red, with Pointerra leading the pack on an 11 per cent drop.

Shares in West Perth-registered cloud and software provider Dropsuite surged 30 per cent after a bid to acquire the company by US SaaS provider NinjaOne.