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Strengthening science ties with China

10 April 2019

A $4.7 million boost from the Coalition Government will strengthen innovation and science links with China to help tackle challenges facing key industry sectors, with a focus on developing medical and alternative energy security technology.
 

More momentum for Hells Gates dam project

10 April 2019

Joint media release with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Senator for Queensland, The Hon Ian Macdonald and Member for Dawson, George Christensen MP

The Hells Gates Dam project has taken another big step forward with Townsville Enterprise Limited selected to undertake a comprehensive business case.

$25M turbo charges battery development

10 April 2019

The Morrison Government is energising specialist battery manufacturing by providing an industry-led cooperative research centre with a $25 million grant to help the sector.

Connecting space and Boeing

10 April 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent with The Boeing Company, as part of the mission to grow Australia’s space industry.

Australia takes the lead in blockchain globally

9 April 2019

Australia has carved out an international reputation for blockchain since the technology was first introduced over a decade ago.

Boosting post grad power in automotive engineering

9 April 2019

107 post graduate engineers will be placed in industry-based automotive projects, under $5 million in grants from the Liberal National Government.

New grants open up global opportunities

8 April 2019

Projects with the potential to revolutionise Australian industry will share in $8 million under the second round of the Coalition Government’s Global Innovation Linkages program.

Strategy to advance women in STEM

7 April 2019

The Morrison Government continues to tackle gender inequity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with the launch of a new women in STEM strategy.
 

Securing jobs for Antarctic researchers

6 April 2019

Australian scientists working on cutting-edge Antarctic research will receive $50 million from the Morrison Government over the next 10 years.

Health at heart of Australia-Singapore initiative

6 April 2019

The Morrison Government will help fund a joint initiative with Singapore to get Australians eating better and living longer.

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Applications open for up to $4 million in community grants for Barndioota and Kimba Communities

Applications open today for two community benefit packages worth up to $2 million each for the Barndioota and Kimba regions of South Australia.

Consultations start on the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism

The Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Matt Canavan, has today given formal notice to liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers that he intends to consider whether 2018 will be a gas shortfall year under the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM).

Works start on critical Kennedy Developmental Road upgrade

Works officially kicked off today on the $53.32 million Kennedy Developmental Road (Hann Highway) upgrades between Mount Garnet and Hughenden, with the project set to deliver a more reliable freight and tourist route for North Queensland along with jobs in local communities.

More pulling power for the north

The voice of Northern Australia has been further strengthened, with the first meeting today of the Northern Australia Advisory Council in Townsville.

$26 million to fast track new east coast gas projects

The Australian Government will begin working with the States and Territories that are prepared to develop their own gas resources through the new $26 million Gas Acceleration Program (GAP) to fast track new gas to the east coast market.