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Media Release: A Historic Partnership Signed between AUKUS Forum and Banana Shire Council – Unlocking Opportunities for Local Industries

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In a historic move, Banana Shire Council and AUKUS Forum have signed a landmark partnership, marking the first-ever membership agreement between a Local Government body and AUKUS Forum. The collaboration is set to spotlight Queensland’s regional manufacturing and industrial capabilities on the global stage, reaching AUKUS partners across the country, in the United States and … Continued

Monash expert: Australian government imposes “cyber sanctions” for the first time

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A Monash expert is available to comment on the Australian government’s announcement of sanctions against Russian national Aleksandr Ermakov over his role in the Medibank cyberattack.     Professor of Practice Nigel Phair, Department of Software Systems & Cybersecurity, Faculty of Information Technology Contact details: +61 450 501 248 or media@monash.edu   Impact of cybercrime Governance of … Continued

Metakosmos and the University of Technology Sydney Commence Computational Spacesuit Design Endeavour

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Sydney, Australia,15/1/2024 – Metakosmos is pleased to announce its selection for the New South Wales (NSW) Space Research Network’s (SRN) Seed Project Program. The SRN Seed Program is known for identifying and supporting early-stage space technology startups with high potential for growth and innovation.  The NSW SRN Seed Program promotes collaboration between academia and industry, … Continued

Australian Defence Force Academy billion dollar rebuild

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Under the Public Works Committee Act 1969, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works will consider two new referrals from the Department of Defence. The projects are: Department of Defence – RAAF Base Learmonth Redevelopment Enabling KC-30A Operations – $662.2 million – Exmouth, Western Australia The works will deliver upgrades to the airfield at RAAF Base Learmonth to meet Defence requirements … Continued

UNVEILING OF THE CANUNGRA VIETNAM MEMORIAL RELOCATION AT KOKODA BARRACKS

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After two years of limited access the Canungra Vietnam Memorial is now open to veterans, families and the local community following six months of dedicated volunteer work and community collaboration to relocate the poignant memorial. Previously situated within the confines of the Kokoda Barracks in Canungra, the very place where all Vietnam soldiers were trained … Continued

New inquiry – Defence Annual Report 2022-23

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The Defence Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is conducting a new inquiry, focussing on important aspects of the Department of Defence Annual Report 2022–23. Key themes of the inquiry’s focus include: Assistance to Ukraine Defence Health System Capability Assurance Mechanism Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Weapons related issues Armaments manufacture, procurement, and inventory … Continued

Australian Space Technology Company Metakosmos Forges Strategic Partnership with Digilogic Systems an Indian Testing and Automation Specialist.

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6th November 2023 Sydney, Australia – Metakosmos, an Australian human spacesuit technology company, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Digilogic Systems, a premium systems integrator for aerospace and defence industries. This MoU signifies a significant step towards a strategic collaboration that will leverage the strengths and expertise of … Continued

11 Days of Remembrance to commemorate service and sacrifice through the lens of art and expression

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From 1 November, the Shrine’s ‘11 Days of Remembrance’ program explores how artistic expression allows us to confront and interpret the complexities of war, encouraging empathy, understanding, and reflection. For 89 years the Shrine of Remembrance has been the home of commemoration and remembrance for the Victorian community. It is a reminder of the fragility … Continued