Cutting-edge research on drought tolerant chickpeas is among the projects receiving Government funding through the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). $500,000 has been awarded to a joint project between the University of Western Australia and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics to enhance the drought tolerance of chickpeas. Australia is one of…
DetailsAS the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of that giant leap for mankind on Sunday, there were some cynics who questioned its significance. What strides have we made since? Where are the flying cars? Space was the final frontier and in 50 years what news have we had from the “front”? Well, plenty actually. The…
DetailsTwo projects designed to help domestic violence victims to flee are among 15 innovative small business ideas to share in funding from the Morrison Government. The Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) grants totaling $1.4 million will support the early-stage development of solutions by small businesses to five key government policy and service delivery challenges.…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is backing the manufacturing, cyber security and food and ag-tech sectors, with funding for projects which help start-ups get off the ground. Three businesses will share in more than $1 million under the Incubator Support initiative to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews…
DetailsThe Morrison and Berejiklian Governments are continuing to invest in cyber security, with the launch of a new hub to drive innovation and economic growth in the sector. The NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node joins five other state and territory nodes created in partnership with AustCyber. Federal Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews…
DetailsA world-first chemical filtration system which protects people from contaminated water, is among ten projects to share in $3.7 million in funding from the Morrison Government. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Accelerating Commercialisation grants will fast track the development and commercialisation of innovative products with strong local and export market…
DetailsWestern Australia will play a key role in the Australian Space Agency’s efforts to triple the size of the nation’s space industry, with a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today signed between Federal Science Minister Karen Andrews and WA Science Minister Dave Kelly. The MoU secures a $6 million investment from the Morrison Government in Western Australia’s space capabilities,…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is making sure all Australians get what they pay for, with concentrated blitzes across four major retail sectors. The National Measurement Institute (NMI) 2019-20 National Compliance Plan will focus on major supermarkets, fuel retailers, licensed premises, and meat, fish and poultry retailers. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the…
DetailsAround 70,015 low and middle income earners in McPherson will start to receive immediate tax relief from next week. “The Coalition Government has delivered on its promise to build a better tax system and provide more tax relief in McPherson,” Member for McPherson Karen Andrews said. “This will ensure low and middle income earners in McPherson will keep more of…
DetailsAustralia’s role in the Apollo 11 moon landing will now be preserved in history, with the only footage outside of the United States presented to the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. The footage is one of just three copies in the world and was passed from the CSIRO to the Film and Sound…
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