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Review of the S.E. Australian offshore petroleum leases

17 August 2018

A review will be conducted into the commercial value of south east Australian offshore petroleum titles.

Young Australian engineer takes out top APEC science prize

15 August 2018

An Australian researcher whose engineering work has led to the development of "electronic skin" that monitors the environment and human body, has been the second Australian to win the internationally renowned ASPIRE award.

Search begins for Australia's new superstars of STEM

15 August 2018

Joint media release with the Minister for Jobs and Innovation, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, and the Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation Zed Seselja

Sixty new ambassadors will be selected to inspire more young women and girls to study, work, and to promote gender equity in STEM.

STEM grants open for inspiring students

14 August 2018

From creating robots to attending space camps and events such as the International Science and Engineering Fair, students now have the chance to live their science dreams.

Investment in Queensland start-up to deliver new treatment options

14 August 2018

The Turnbull Government will support a world-leading laboratory in Northern Australia to develop a new treatment for people who have inflammatory bowel disease.

Building Ministers work towards a better, safer future

13 August 2018

Australia’s Building Ministers have agreed to develop an implementation plan for reforms aimed at ensuring the safety of the building and construction sector.

Pilbara Road upgrade to boost lithium exports

12 August 2018

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) is to make a $19.5 million loan to help boost exports of lithium from the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Petroleum licensing report points to reforms

10 August 2018

The findings of a new study into Australia’s petroleum licensing regulations has pointed the way to some needed reforms, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.

Titan joins forces against disease

9 August 2018

One of the world’s most powerful microscopes for biological research was launched today at Lucas Heights by the Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation Zed Seselja.

Launching National Science Week 2018: celebrating science

9 August 2018

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.

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