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Advancing Australia's blockchain industry

18 March 2019

Joint media release with the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment

The development of a national blockchain roadmap and $100,000 of funding from the Morrison Government will help position Australia’s burgeoning blockchain industry to become a global leader.

Australia's space industry rockets ahead

18 March 2019

Joint media release with the Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population

The Morrison Government is strengthening Australia’s space sector with $12 million dollars in new funding initiatives announced today.

Export hub to help businesses make mark overseas

13 March 2019

A Melbourne export hub will help small and medium businesses better access international markets due to funding from the Morrison Government.

Australia's commitment to world's largest telescope

13 March 2019

Australia has joined six other nations in signing an international treaty committing to the construction of the world’s largest science facility - the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).

Space Agency and ACT sign pivotal agreement

12 March 2019

The Australian Space Agency and ACT Government have set a trajectory to further drive the growth of Australia’s space sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today.

CSIRO’s Data61 launches new robotics research facility

12 March 2019

Australia’s robotics research capabilities will receive a boost with CSIRO’S Data61 unveiling a new Robotics Innovation Centre in Brisbane.

Critical minerals report released

8 March 2019

Australia could become a major global supplier of minerals critical to 21st Century technologies, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.

Young Australians value STEM for the future

8 March 2019

Young Australians are keen on pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects and careers, and these skills are seen as important to get a good job, according to a new national survey.

New $2.6 billion bauxite mine to spread wealth throughout Queensland

8 March 2019

Australia’s newest bauxite mine near Weipa will help keep our nation in the world’s number one position in the production of bauxite and exports of aluminium.

Indigenous STEM awards honour culture and science

7 March 2019

A remote Northern Territory school with a bilingual science program is one of 12 winners announced at today’s Indigenous STEM Awards.

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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.