The government has released its Strategic Examination of R&D discussion paper, prepared by the panel members announced in December, led by Tesla chair and former Telstra CFO, Robyn Denholm.
Breakthrough Victoria has appointed Rod Bristow as its new chief executive officer, managing the Victorian government’s $2 billion Breakthrough Victoria fund. He takes over from inaugural CEO Grant Dooley, who decided to step down in August 2024.
At the end of last week (5pm, 7 February) confectioner Yowie Group called in its loan facility with its major shareholder, Keybridge Capital Limited. Three days later Keybridge went into voluntary administration.