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Experts suggest government agencies use blockchain technology to secure vaccination certificates.
Carbon reclaims COVID ground
Global greenhouse gas emissions are almost back to pre-pandemic levels.
CBA buys into AI
Commonwealth Bank has taken a minority stake in global artificial intelligence (AI) provider H2O.
CSIRO reports on EV needs
CSIRO has provided new insights into the future supply and demand of metals critical for the renewable energy revolution.
Incitec warns of looming closure
High gas prices have been blamed for the closure of a Queensland fertiliser plant.
Servos warned of EV rise
Fuel retailers have been warned that electric vehicles may be cheaper than petrol cars as soon as 2025.
Cartel crunch questioned
The competition watchdog wants legal changes to stop “cartel activity” by global freight companies.
Clearview told to close eyes
Australia’s privacy commissioner has ordered facial recognition company Clearview AI to stop scanning the faces of Australians.
Defence sees extreme interest
Federal agencies say extremist recruits are seeking military training.
Berejiklian probe closed to public
The NSW ICAC has completed public hearings in its inquiry into alleged corruption by NSW MPs.
FIFO study finds sleep issues
Research shows fly-in, fly-out workers are at significant risk of sleep loss and sleep disorders.
Procurement warning issued
The ACCC has issued a warning on cartel conduct risk in public sector tenders.
Costs obscured in zero plan
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has refused to detail the cost to taxpayers of the government’s 2050 climate plan.
CSIRO supports bank resilience
CSIRO and Commonwealth Bank have launched a joint project to protect the finance sector against climate change.
IDs aimed at phoenix firms
Australian company directors have been ordered to create digital IDs to help tackle illegal phoenix activity.
Call for MRFF openness
Experts say the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) needs more scrutiny.
Crown settles arrest action
Casino operator Crown has settled a class action lawsuit brought by thousands of shareholders.