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North could play significant role in nation's forestry future
7 March 2019
Northern Australia could play a significant role in the future of the nation’s forestry industry, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.
$50 million NAIF investment to see Townsville Airport soar into future
6 March 2019
Joint media release with Senator for Queensland, The Hon Ian Macdonald, and Member for Dawson, George Christensen MP
More than 200 local jobs, extra flights and greater tourism activity are expected to flow from a $50 million investment in Townsville Airport by the Coalition Government.
Australia's mining boom going strong
5 March 2019
Industry data published in a new report show Australia’s mining boom is still going strong, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.
Innovative companies rise to the challenge
5 March 2019
An intensive 12-week program to support companies with proven solutions for the mining and energy sectors has begun today in Brisbane and Perth.
New deal with Indonesia boosts Australian industry
4 March 2019
Australian industries will benefit from duty free access for many steel, iron, copper and plastic products as part of the landmark Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) signed today.
National hydrogen strategy open for public consultation
1 March 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Energy, the Hon Angus Taylor MP
The Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) Hydrogen Working Group is seeking input to help inform the development of a new clean hydrogen industry.
New round of METS funding ignites eight projects
1 March 2019
The Liberal National Government is supporting the mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector, with funding of more than $4 million going into eight projects.
Coalition grows digital economy by $14B
1 March 2019
Australia’s digital economy has grown by approximately $14 billion under the Coalition Government, according to a new Australian Bureau of Statistics report just released.
French connection for innovation and science
28 February 2019
A delegation of senior French leaders from research organisations and universities is visiting Australia this week to further strengthen our science and innovation relationship with France.
CSIRO and Boeing teamwork soars
27 February 2019
CSIRO and Boeing have taken their teamwork to new heights with the announcement today of 20 new joint research projects.