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Plans for Gold Coast airport hotel conference facility approved
22 September 2018
Business and leisure travellers are set to benefit from the Federal Government’s approval of plans to develop a new hotel and conference facility in the Gold Coast Airport’s terminal precinct.
Helping businesses to export and create new opportunities
19 September 2018
The Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, has launched a $20 million program that will help small and medium businesses grow, export and generate local Australian jobs.
Building international partnerships to get local results
18 September 2018
New Coalition Government grants totalling $8 million will help partnerships between Australian research organisations and businesses to team up with international partners and commercialise research, creating new opportunities and jobs.
Star of science appointed Astronomer-at-large
17 September 2018
The Australian Government has appointed eminent astronomer, Professor Fred Watson AM, as Australia’s first Astronomer-at-large.
Australian Space Agency recognised in the United States
13 September 2018
The Coalition Government’s establishment of the Australian Space Agency has been commended in a resolution introduced into the United States House of Representatives.
Boosting science and jobs through clever investment
12 September 2018
Investments in nine high-tech companies have already created more than 100 new jobs with the support of CSIRO’s venture fund, which is backed by the Australian Government and the private sector.
A 10-year plan for women in STEM
11 September 2018
Work is commencing on a key Budget initiative, with the Australian Academy of Science beginning to develop a 10-year plan on behalf of the Australian Government to increase the engagement and participation of girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
Australian blockchain leaders head to China
8 September 2018
Leading Australian blockchain companies and investors will travel to China as part of an Australian Government-led mission to deepen collaboration and explore growth opportunities within one of the world’s fastest growing technology sectors.
$19M boost for advanced manufacturers
7 September 2018
A Victorian business will be the first in the world to commercially develop one of the strongest fibres in existence – a product with applications in the aviation, automotive, aerospace, power, electronics and health industries.
Chief Scientist's term extended
5 September 2018
The Australian Government has extended Dr Alan Finkel’s term as Australia’s Chief Scientist for a further two years to the end of 2020.