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June 2012 International Data Comparisons (IDC)
28 Jun 2012
Download Austrade’s International Data Comparisons (IDC). It is an easy-to-read comparison of Australia’s performance and position across key economic and financial related indicators. The IDC has been updated to include data effective to 15 June 201 ...
US computing giant opens data centre in Australia
27 Jun 2012
The world’s largest IT company, Hewlett Packard, has recently opened a data centre in Eastern Creek, Sydney.
US games developer opens studio in Australia
25 Jun 2012
The US developer of competitive online combat strategy games, Kixeye, has opened a studio in Australia.
Australian scientists on track to deliver direct-to-brain bionic eye implant
21 Jun 2012
Electrical engineers from the Monash Vision Group at Melbourne’s Monash University have developed an implantable microchip that is a key element of a bionic eye.
Australia’s new supercomputer to lead climate research
18 Jun 2012
The Australian National University (ANU) is set to house a new supercomputer that will put Australia at the forefront of climate change, earth science and water management research.
Australia’s economy grows by 4.3 per cent
8 Jun 2012
Australia’s economy has posted growth of 4.3* per cent – a remarkable figure during a time of economy uncertainty around the world. GDP rose 1.3 per cent in the March quarter alone.
Australian gene discovery has implications for diabetes
4 Jun 2012
Scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney – one of the largest medical research institutes in Australia – have identified a gene that regulates muscle size.
Migration reforms target foreign investors
1 Jun 2012
Foreign investors will find it easier to migrate to Australia following the introduction of a suite of business visa reforms this financial year.
Australia chosen to co-host world’s largest radio telescope
31 May 2012
Australia has been chosen, along with South Africa, to host the largest and most sensitive radio telescope ever built.
Microsoft launches Innovation Centre in Brisbane
28 May 2012
The Seattle-based software giant, Microsoft, has just launched an Innovation Centre in Brisbane.

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