A Perth-based medical solutions startup has partnered with St John of God Subiaco Hospital to run a pilot for its new virtual reality x-ray software, with improved pre-surgical planning among its benefits.
Iron ore miner Rio Tinto is following its big investment in driverless trucks and trains by announcing plans to nearly double its fleet of autonomous drilling rigs.
MCS Services has been awarded a security services contract for seven major shopping centres across Western Australia, while also securing contracts at two smaller centres in Perth, with a total value of about $3 million.
Marine technology company VEEM has signed a contract with Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards to supply its newest stabilisation system, subject to successful sea trials.
UPDATED: Perth company Ocean Guardian Holdings, which trades as Shark Shield, has launched a prospectus for a $5 million initial public offering as it seeks to grow a suite of ocean safety products
Local startups and young technology companies registered a big decline in funds raised in the March quarter compared to December, according to the latest report from tech sector analysts Techboard.
Collie could soon be home to a 20 megawatt solar farm and cryptocurrency 'mining' operation, after the Southern Development Assessment Panel recommended approval for a project led by energy entrepreneur Ben Tan.
The Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) has undergone a second round of developments, making the pioneering, Western-Australian based telescope 10 times more powerful in its effort to examine the origins of the universe.
Perth-based data management company Tape Ark has completed a world first for the oil and gas exploration industry by demonstrating real-time seismic data acquisition using cloud storage rather than traditional tapes.
Mapizy uses machine learning to automate discovery of changes to the built and natural environments at scale, with a mission to quantify the changing planet and create advanced analytics for industry.
A team at Murdoch University is seeking to commercialise new technology it says has the potential to revolutionise wastewater treatment and save cities big bucks.
Emerge Gaming (formerly Arrowhead Resources) started trading on the ASX today, after the former junior explorer completed a reverse takeover of private technology company Gaming Battle Ground for $3.7 million, and raised $5 million via an initial public offering.
The NBN is still not meeting consumer expectations, with complaints continuing to rise as more homes and businesses connect to the network, the industry ombudsman says.
The number of Australia homes and businesses connected to faster national broadband speed plans has more than doubled thanks to NBN Co's temporary discounted pricing, which the company says will be superseded by new bundles from May.
Fortescue Metals Group is expanding its fleet of autonomous haul trucks with the conversion of 100 vehicles at its Chichester mining hub, leaving the company with a fully driverless fleet.
Former IKEA franchise owner Alan Tribe has taken charge at local biotech firm Phylogica, lifting his stake to 20 per cent and becoming chairman on the same day chief executive Stephanie Unwin was replaced by Rohan Hockings.
ASX-listed MGC Pharmaceuticals announced today that is has been awarded a contract to build a medical cannabis production facility in Malta, with a $5 million capital raising set to help fund the project.
Local tech company Data Exchange has excited investors on its first day of trading on the ASX, after the completion of a $16 million initial public offering.
WA researchers are working with a US partner as they seek to commercialise a local breakthrough in the diagnosis of diabetes-related sight degeneration.
Shares in medical tech company ResApp Health slumped today after it released positive test results, following a spike in the share price leading up to the announcement.
Local fintech company DigitalX has announced it will open a cryptocurrency-focused investment fund and launch two digital currency websites with Perth-based media company Multiplier.
The state government has today announced that two private investors will co-invest with Synergy in a joint venture that is planning to build up to 210 megawatts of renewable energy projects in the South West Interconnected System.
Perth-based Fastbrick Robotics says it is on track to have its commercial prototype Hadrian X bricklaying robot fully assembled by the end of the quarter, with the company expanding its workforce to 140 people to meet its development schedule.
Shares in local tech company Hazer Group have sunk after the company announced on Friday that founder and managing director Geoff Pocock, and non-executive director Terry Walsh have resigned.
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