Technology, Innovation & Science

Canva has become the world's most valuable private software company after a $US200 million capital raising; its Perth-raised founders have pledged their stake for social good.

Minderoo Foundation's new marine research laboratory on the doorstep of Ningaloo Reef will examine the impacts of climate change on the world's oceans.

WA-based innovators have been recognised at the national technology awards, including West Perth-based startup Avicena Systems.

ASX-listed Imdex is acquiring mining software from Californian business DataCloud for $20 million in cash and shares.

DXN has secured $5.6 million in equity and debt, which will in part be used to purchase a data centre in Darwin.

WA's mining industry is renowned for its technical innovations, but key industry players believe far more could be achieved.

The board of Cirrus Networks has continued to reject an unsolicited takeover proposal from Webcentral Group, after an independent expert deemed the offer unfair and unreasonable.

Supercomputing business DUG Technology has raised funds from a discounted share placement to expand into the military, space, and renewables markets.

Telstra wants to make coronavirus vaccination mandatory for many of its workers, but will be challenged over the possibility of medically exempt workers losing their jobs.

MICROMINE has completed its second acquisition in less than three months, having purchased fellow Western Australian mining software business Alastri.

Paul Everingham has revealed his intention to leave Cirrus Networks if shareholders vote in favour of appointing two directors from unsolicited bidder Webcentral Group.

A basic understanding of coding can have many benefits.

Cost-effective virtual reality in the workplace is becoming … a reality.

A satellite designed and built by Curtin University has launched into space from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.

Perth-based Nexxis has developed a unique, spider-like robot designed to inspect hazardous areas and confined spaces in a boost for worker safety.

Australians have given fixed-wireless internet the tick of approval as two major providers today reported strong growth in revenue and earnings in the year to June.

A homegrown satellite designed and built by Curtin University is set to launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida this weekend.

West Perth-based Definitiv is set to bolster its Asia Pacific reach after being bought by fellow software company The Access Group.

Perth-based tech operations have been busy targeting international expansion opportunities.

The first Western Australian-built spacecraft is set to be deployed to the International Space Station with a goal of eventually being sent to the moon.

Internet and mobile provider TPG Telecom may follow Telstra's lead and sell some of its telecommunication towers as the merged entity pursues opportunities.

Perth-based technology consultancy Velrada has made several new hires to support its growth as it continues to consider ways to raise capital.

A new app aims to reduce social isolation on remote mine sites.

Whether in the stadiums or part of the spectator experience, technology played a big role at the Tokyo Games.

Cirrus Networks' board has continued to reject a takeover proposal made by Webcentral Group, which is now seeking to remove three directors of the local IT services firm.

Shares in IMDEX were up by more than 8 per cent today, after the mining technology company reported a significant jump in revenue and net profit.

ASX-listed DUG Technology is filing patents for a hydrogen energy storage system which it hopes to use to support a supercomputer project in Geraldton.

Perth-based Veris has revealed plans to demerge and publicly list its telecommunications business, Aqura Technologies, following a strong year of growth and significant contract wins.

Telstra has detailed a $1.35 billion share buyback for investors after what is says is a turnaround in its earnings.

Perth tech company Moodle has acquired three of its US-based partners for an undisclosed sum and merged them to form one company, Moodle US.

NBN Co has reported a jump in revenue to $4.6 billion, after connecting nearly a million more residential and business premises to the network in the past 12 months.

Underwater acoustics and coral reseeding will be used at the Ningaloo Reef and Great Barrier Reef in a $27 million Australian Institute of Marine Science project supported by BHP.