From Hobart, to London, to Dhaka: using cameras and AI to build an automatic litter detection system

As part of our research to end plastic waste, we’ve been developing an efficient and scalable environmental monitoring system using artificial intelligence (AI).

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Our tech helping older Australians to monitor health at home

Older Australians living at home can send real-time data to their healthcare providers with our Smarter Safer Homes technology.

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How we’re reimagining the future of plastics

It's National Recycling Week and we're on a mission! We're developing a major research program to reimagine the future of plastics.

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GovHack 2020: Finding solutions to bushfires and plastic waste

We willingly offered up our data to participants in this year’s GovHack competition. And it's been reimagined in some fascinating ways!

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Scientists solving Vietnam’s environmental challenges

Australian and Vietnamese researchers are teaming up to tackle Vietnam’s biggest environmental challenges.

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In data we trust: hacking a better future

We’ll be joining GovHack to bring hackers together across the country to supercharge science data and generate creative solutions.

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Travel to Mars with Perseverance, Ingenuity and Hope

It’s time to travel to Mars again! The journey is not easy. It takes perseverance, ingenuity and a lot of hope.

Three ways COVID-19 is driving innovation

Can COVID-19 innovation help prepare us for what comes next? Our Chief Executive Larry Marshall thinks so. Here's why.

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Phishing, smishing and spear phishing: avoid a cybersecurity attack

Humans are the weakest link in cyber attacks. Learn how to avoid a cybersecurity attack by understanding some common cybersecurity terms.

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Tracking buffaloes and cattle by satellite

We're partnering with Traditional Owners in Northern Australia to new ways to protect their land and culture using satellites, while creating economic opportunities.

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AI relieves data drought for farmers

Farms of the future will not just need tech, but also intelligence. A new one-click rural property report pulls together data on every rural property in Australia. Backed by science.

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Australian quantum technology could become a $4 billion industry and create 16,000 jobs

A quantum technology boom is coming, and Australia must act to avoid missing out. Our new roadmap plots a course for this new industry.