Technology
A photovoltaic solar farm in Western Australia. Photo: Wikimedia
September 17, 2026, 11:05 am
Why Israel wants in on Australia’s energy boom
Israeli technology could help Australia manage and secure its rapidly expanding renewable energy grid.
By Bruce Hill
From left: SmartAID chair Alethea Gold, Fire and Rescue NSW Inspector Craig Easy AFSM, SmartAID program manager Andrina Grynberg, NSW Rural Fire Service Chief Information Officer Matthew White.
September 4, 2026, 10:39 am
A smart van for when the grid goes down
The vehicle combines satellite connectivity, off-grid power and mobile charging, to help responders coordinate resources during disasters, public events and emergencies
By AJN STAFF
Dr Ariel Afek and doctoral student Noga Levy at the Weizmann Institute. Photo: Courtesy
September 3, 2026, 12:14 pm
Breakthrough cancer study upends assumptions
Weizmann scientists reveal how DNA’s physical structure influences mutations and could reshape disease treatment.
By DIANA BLETTER
From left: Judy Weiss, Annabelle Bennett, Professor Alon Chen, Sam Weiss, Jacqui Scheinberg.
September 3, 2026, 12:07 pm
Garvan-Weizmann Partnership celebrates 10 years
Scientists and supporters celebrated a decade of Garvan-Weizmann collaboration.
By Shane Desiatnik
Hemispheric co-founders Hagai Lalazar (left) and Gidi Littwin.
August 27, 2026, 12:23 pm
Using AI to decode the ‘language’ of the brain
Israeli startup Hemispheric is training AI to help diagnose depression, PTSD and neurological disease.
By SHARON WROBEL 
Jason Spyrides with Drizzy and jam on toast.
August 20, 2026, 11:26 am
Spyrides reaches innovation sweet spot
Moriah alumnus Jason Spyrides is taking his Australian-founded ventures global.
By Shane Desiatnik
Sheba Medical Centre at Tel Hashomer. Photo: Israel Preker/Pikiwiki Israel
August 13, 2026, 12:06 pm
Sheba first outside US to deploy platform
Sheba becomes first hospital outside US to deploy OpenAI healthcare platform, with Australian rollout a goal.
By Bruce Hill
Handasaim High School students show off their robot.
August 6, 2026, 11:15 am
Community cheers on Israeli robotics champions
Area 51, from from Handasaim High School in Herzliya, is the reigning national FIRST Lego League champion in Israel, was recently in Australia to compete in Open Championship.
By AJN STAFF
July 22, 2026, 8:22 am
The Negev innovations Australia helped build
The innovation and new technologies being developed and tested in one of the most unforgiving landscapes on earth, Israel's southern desert.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Attendees at the consortium in Tel Aviv. Photo: Israeli High-Tech Association/Manufacturers Association of Israel
July 16, 2026, 12:21 pm
Bid to make Israel ‘a global superpower’
Israel's begun consulting the high-tech sector as it establishes a National Artificial Intelligence Institute.
By AJN STAFF
Airwallex's Shanghai office.
July 16, 2026, 12:16 pm
Airwallex to grow Israel operations
Melbourne-founded fintech giant Airwallex will expand into Israel after securing a $320 million funding round.
By AJN STAFF
Australian fans cheers during last week's FIFA World Cup game between Paraguay and Australia. Photo: Thurman James/Cal Sport Media/Sipa USA
July 2, 2026, 11:44 am
How Israeli tech is powering the World Cup
Israel may have missed qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Israeli technology his helping power broadcasts, security and ticketing.
By AJN STAFF
June 30, 2026, 10:24 am
A calming companion to help through hard moments
'It has been born from the hardest moments of my life, hardest stage in my life, and I've put everything into making sure that it really, hopefully, genuinely helps others.'
By Jessica Abelsohn
Photo: Adrien
June 4, 2026, 2:56 pm
Bringing the community together, one app at a time
Jewish community events apps, ConnectJew and Shalom Melbourne, officially launch in Australia.
By Dahlia D'Onghia
Hedy Lamarr.Photo: Public Domain, Wikimedia commons
May 1, 2026, 8:52 am
Hedy Lamarr: Hollywood glamour, Jewish roots
During World War II, Hedy Lamarr invented a radio guidance system using frequency-hopping technology. Today that technology is the basis for secure Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth.
By Jessica Abelsohn
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