Blockchain and Smart Contracts Are Reshaping the Future of Online Casinos in Australia

Gambling, Manufacturing News, Technology

Australia’s digital gambling sector is entering a new phase of transformation as blockchain technology and smart contract–based systems gain traction among emerging gaming platforms. While still in early adoption, these technologies are rapidly redefining transparency, security, and automation in online casinos — positioning blockchain as a disruptive force within Australia’s tech-driven gambling ecosystem. Smart Contracts…

Australian Gambling Casino Market Grow

Australia’s Online Casino & Betting Market Sees Record Growth in 2024–2025 Driven by Mobile and Digital Platforms

Gambling

Australia’s online gambling sector is experiencing unprecedented growth heading into 2025, fueled by the rapid adoption of mobile technologies, digital payment systems, and an increasingly diverse range of online betting products. New market data shows that the transition to always-on, mobile-first gambling has positioned Australia as one of the fastest-growing online betting markets in the…

Li-S Energy gets $7.9 million ARENA funding for Australian battery cell manufacturing

Technology

Geelong-based battery technology company Li-S Energy has been awarded $7.86 million in Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding to progress its planned lithium-sulfur battery cell manufacturing facility. According to a statement from ARENA on Tuesday, the grant will support plans to scale up production to 1 gigawatt hour per year of battery cell capacity, a…

Walkinshaw Group officially opens new $114 million headquarters in Southeast Melbourne

Manufacturing News

Automotive engineering company Walkinshaw Group has opened its new $114 million headquarters and expanded manufacturing facility in Dandenong South. The remanufacturing business officially opened the site on Monday. According to the Victorian government, the opening has created 155 new local jobs across production, engineering and administration. The site includes what’s described as Australia’s most advanced automotive…

Two birds, one stone? Green steel could tackle Australia’s housing crisis and cut emissions

Analysis and Commentary

By Ehsan Noroozinejad, Western Sydney University and Greg Morrison, Western Sydney University Australia is currently facing twin crises: housing and climate change. A lot more homes are needed, fast. Australia’s housing crisis isn’t just an affordability issue. It damages mental health over the long term. But building more houses contributes substantially to carbon emissions. There’s…

Applications open for WorkSafe grants of up to $300,000

Manufacturing News

The Victorian government is accepting applications for workplace safety-related grants of up to $300,000, with the funding round focussed on “initiatives to prevent or minimise risks from hazards in manufacturing workplaces.” According to a statement from state WorkSafe minister Ben Carroll on Tuesday, the grants are for projects improving safety, skills and awareness around risks,…

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Manufacturing News

ASC selects Siemens’ industrial software Collins sub fleet Australia’s submarine company, ASC, has selected Siemens’ software to help it sustain the Collins Class submarine fleet. The Collins Class sustainment program (CCSM) – which will extend into the 2040s – will use Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio. Peter Halliday, CEO of…