Topics: NASA Moon to Mars program, space industry, critical minerals, rare earths E&OE Kim Landers: Well the Prime Minister has also used his trip to the US to announce $150 million to help the Australian Space Agency and local businesses be part of NASA’s bid to return astronauts to the moon within five years and…
DetailsTopics: NASA Moon to Mars program, space industry, World Meteorological Organisation E&OE Bern Young: Now our Prime Minister Scott Morrison is of course over in the US you’ve been hearing about that in the news, well this morning but also yesterday, the big announcement was around a NASA initiative involving Australia. [Excerpt] Scott Morrison: We are…
DetailsA nasal spray for the treatment of dementia is among eight new projects to receive more than $3 million in funding from the Morrison Government. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Accelerating Commercialisation grants are driving innovation in businesses to make them more globally competitive and resilient, in turn growing the…
DetailsTopics: $150 million investment in Australian space sector to join NASA for Moon to Mars mission & Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child E&OE: Karen Andrews: What a great day for Australian space. Overnight the Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that the Federal Government was going to be committing an additional $150 million to grow…
DetailsTopics: $150 million investment in Australian space sector to join NASA for Moon to Mars mission. E&OE: Allison Langdon: Well, prepare for lift-off. The Prime Minister has had space on the brain during his visit with Donald Trump, announcing a $150 million investment into local businesses and new technologies to support NASA missions. David Campbell: Yes, for…
DetailsAustralia’s cyber security capability continues to strengthen with the launch of a new hub in the ACT, which will boost innovation and increase collaboration. Known as the ‘Canberra Node’, the ACT Cyber Security Innovation Node is a partnership between the Federal Government-backed AustCyber and the ACT Government and joins five other state and territory nodes…
DetailsThe success of the Liberal National Government’s support programs to help transition retrenched car manufacturing workers has been backed by a new report released today. The Transition of the Australian Car Manufacturing Sector: Outcomes & Best Practice Summary Report, has found that more than four out of five retrenched workers are now back in employment.…
DetailsHave you got an idea for an exciting event or creative project about the wonders of science? The Morrison Government wants you to apply for a 2020 National Science Week grant. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 are available for innovative ideas, events and projects that…
DetailsHarnessing new technologies in the mining, oil and gas industries will add $74 billion to the Australian economy by 2030 and create more than 80,000 new local jobs, according to a new report released today. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said Australia has one of the most competitive mining, oil and gas…
DetailsIt’s great to be with you this morning. Now I’m conscious of the fact we’re going straight from this speech into a Q & A, which I’m sure we will all find more valuable, so I plan to keep this as tight as possible. A defining trait of our modern world is its increasing complexity,…
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