Institute helps to propel Australia into space

Australia has taken another important step in building its space capabilities with the establishment of a new research facility at the University of Southern Queensland.  The Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences in Toowoomba and Mount Kent Observatory will focus on hypersonic propulsion systems, advanced materials and astrophysics. Opening the Institute in Toowoomba today, the Minister for Industry, Science…

Boost to build stronger Coolangatta Community

Community groups and sporting clubs in Coolangatta are set to benefit from grants totalling $12,000 to improve facilities and assist their work in the community, as part of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.  Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews said she was delighted that Coolangatta would share in the $150,000 that is being invested…

Boost to build stronger Currumbin Community

The Currumbin Eagles Junior Rugby League Club is set to benefit from a $13,040 grant to build a new first aid facility, as part of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.  Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews said she was delighted that Currumbin would share in the $150,000 that is being invested in the southern…

Boost to build stronger Mudgeeraba Community

Community groups and sporting clubs in Mudgeeraba are set to benefit from grants totalling $40,000 to improve facilities and assist their work in the community, as part of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.  Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews said she was delighted that Mudgeeraba would share in the $150,000 that is being invested…

Boost to build stronger Palm Beach Community

Community groups and sporting clubs in Palm Beach are set to benefit from grants totalling $20,500 to improve facilities and assist their work in the community, as part of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.  Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews said she was delighted that Palm Beach would share in the $150,000 that is…

Boost to build stronger Tugun Community

Community groups and sporting clubs in Tugun are set to benefit from grants totalling $11,770 to improve facilities and assist their work in the community, as part of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews said she was delighted that Tugun would share in the $150,000 that is being invested…

Australia’s space industry rockets ahead

The Morrison Government is strengthening Australia’s space sector with $12 million dollars in new funding initiatives announced today. A Mission Control Centre will receive $6 million in funding and an additional $6 million will go towards establishing a Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide, the home of the Australian Space Agency.  The funding will form part of the Adelaide City Deal, which…

Advancing Australia’s Blockchain Industry

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. The roadmap will focus on a number of policy areas including regulation, skills and capacity building, innovation, investment, and international competitiveness and collaboration. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said Australia…