Industry News
Queensland announces two new DNA processing robots now operational at FSQ
The robots replace equipment that, the government says, contributed to mass-contamination events and major evidentiary backlogs affecting approximately 13,000 cases across Queensland. [ + ]
Director of scientific R&D firm fined $195K+ over biogas experiments
The fine follows a 2022 incident in which a doctor sustained serious injuries after exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas during a series of the experiments. [ + ]
Victoria detects H5N1 avian influenza strain
It follows disease confirmation in seabirds in WA, SA, NSW and Qld and the national decision that "H5 bird flu is no longer technically feasible to eradicate in wildlife". [ + ]
7th edition of STEM Equity Monitor now available
The latest national data resource on diversity in STEM has new design features intended to present a more user-centred experience. [ + ]
Professor Girish Dwivedi wins 2026 WA Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year Award
As part of the 35th annual WAITTA INCITE Awards, Dwivedi was recognised for his contribution to WA's medical technology ecosystem and advances in cardiac diagnostics. [ + ]
TGA acts on melatonin imports with infringement notices totalling $99K
Laboratory testing of several imported unregistered melatonin products has confirmed them to be counterfeit. Now, the TGA has issued a company with five infringement notices totalling $99,000. [ + ]
Illumina appoints Susan Martin as General Manager, ANZ
Most recently, Martin served as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand at Johnson & Johnson MedTech. [ + ]
Monash University signs MOU with TGA Academic Outreach Program
The program fosters collaboration across research, knowledge exchange and education to support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality medicines. [ + ]
Report: Economic value of NATA accreditation estimated at $488–712m annually
A UTS report has explored the economic and social value of National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation in Australia. [ + ]
Lead exposure testing failures land Bendigo lab $10K fine
The laboratory pleaded guilty to failing to arrange for biological monitoring of two workers engaged in lead-risk work at the required intervals. [ + ]
Scientists search for cystitis pain 'off switch'
By targeting certain pain receptors in the bladder, Australian scientists believe that the effects of cystitis — an inflammation of the bladder — could be reduced. [ + ]
Australia's first cases of H5 avian influenza confirmed
Positive results for H5 avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in two seabirds found in an isolated area in southern Western Australia. [ + ]
Prostate cancer therapy aims for first-in-human clinical studies in 2027
UniQuest, the commercialisation company of UQ, has entered into an exclusive licence agreement with the Ellison Medical Institute. [ + ]
AI and deep-tech research program receives $400K grant
A program designed to help scientists transform AI and deep-tech research into commercially viable ventures has received a $400,000 LaunchVic grant. [ + ]
Australia–Vietnam collaborative research projects — applications open
Until 20 July, grant applications for projects in recycling and waste management, a sustainable blue economy, and new and renewable technologies are open. [ + ]
