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Abu Dhabi’s takeover bid for Santos raises Australian national interest concerns

Analysis of ADNOC's proposed cash takeover of Australian gas producer Santos, arguing the deal may harm domestic gas supply and national interests, with government, regulators and shareholders able to block or condition it.

2 deals

$50 million funding awarded to four-year defence manufacturing project

A $50m federal grant funds an Adelaide-led defence research commercialisation centre, with matching pledges from universities, CSIRO and industry partners; a Curtin-led resources hub and engineering internship funding were also announced.

10 deals

Ignition Lane's Weekly Wrap: Netflix comparisons, ScoMo's digital epiphany, Bitcoin's face-off

Weekly technology roundup covering Australia's digital economy budget, multiple startup raises including SafetyCulture's unicorn round, Data Republic's administration, TikTok's new permanent CEO, and Bill.com's purchase of Divvy.

Also Startup Daily

3 deals

Three NSW companies awarded $1.1 million in Moon to Mars supply chain grants

First grants under the federal Supply Chain Capability Improvement program go to three NSW space companies for edge computing and inertial navigation projects, within the Moon to Mars initiative.

Also SmartCompany·Startup Daily·SmartCompany·@AuManufacturing

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Department officials walk back Coalition coal funding promises, say no decisions made

Federal officials told a senate estimates hearing that no taxpayer money has been committed to a Collinsville coal plant study or to AGL's Liddell generator, despite earlier government announcements suggesting otherwise.

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