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Australian Radioactive Waste Agency news
The Australian Radioactive Waste Agency is leading the process to responsibly manage our nation’s radioactive waste and deliver a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
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New Technical General Manager for the Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
News
1 April 2021
Mr David Osborn has joined the Australian Radioactive Waste Agency as its new General Manager – Technical and Safety.
$4 million in new community grant funding for regional South Australian communities
News
22 December 2020
Around 35 projects in regional South Australia will share in a $4 million Australian Government investment through the Community Benefit Program (CBP).
New engineering partner to assist with design on radioactive waste facility
News
18 December 2020
The Australian Government is calling on suitably qualified engineering companies to help design Australia’s new National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
Kimba representatives show support for National Radioactive Waste Management Facility
Media release
30 November 2020
A delegation of Kimba residents has told Parliament how delays to delivering a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility are devastating their town.
Nuclear medicine and radioactive waste roundtable findings released
News
11 November 2020
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia attended a roundtable meeting in Canberra to discuss the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
Minister thanks Kimba community
Media release
6 November 2020
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, the Hon Keith Pitt thanked the Kimba community for meeting him regarding the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
Minister to meet with Kimba community
News
28 October 2020
The Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt, will be visiting the community of Kimba.
ARWA starts recruitment for first CEO
News
23 October 2020
The Australian Radioactive Waste Agency has started recruitment for its first CEO.
Jobs at the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility
News
31 July 2020
The facility will provide a new industry for Kimba, the host community. These include job opportunities during the construction phase and ongoing.
A new agency to manage radioactive waste
News
21 July 2020
The Australian Radioactive Waste Agency is the next important step in developing Australia’s radioactive waste management capabilities.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: Hearings last Tuesday of the Senate Standing Committee on Economics
Media release
2 July 2020
A media statement about the need for the facility, the site selection process, economic benefits to regional Australia and ways to protect cultural heritage.
Important step for the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility
News
11 June 2020
The National Radioactive Waste Management Amendment (Site Specification, Community Fund and Other Measures) Bill today passed through the House of Representatives.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: Community Benefit Program applications open
News
5 May 2020
Communities around Kimba and Wallerbedina Station can apply for up to $2 million in grants as part of a new Community Benefit Program.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: Federal Court decision
Media release
17 March 2020
The department’s response regarding the Federal Court decision about the facility at Napandee.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: Native Title at Napandee
Media release
28 February 2020
A statement regarding native title at Napandee, the site that will host the facility.
Radioactive waste management facility a step closer to delivery
News
13 February 2020
The Australian Government today introduced legislative amendments to support the delivery of a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility at Napandee.
Napandee identified to host the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility
News
1 February 2020
The decision follows a consultation and technical assessment process spanning more than four years.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: Wallerberdina community ballot results
News
13 December 2019
The government acknowledges the outcome of the ballot in communities around Wallerberdina Station, regarding the facility proposal.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: Australian Conservation Foundation petition
Media release
11 December 2019
This media statement from a spokesman from the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility covers transportation, safety, types of waste and storage at Lucas Heights.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: Last chance for communities to have their say
Media release
9 December 2019
We encourage interested people who haven’t done so already, to have their say on the proposed National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: response to request for comment on BDAC ballot
News
20 November 2019
The department have released a statement about the process for the selecting a site for the facility.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: Kimba community ballot results
News
8 November 2019
The District Council of Kimba has disclosed the Kimba community ballot results.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: have your say
News
1 November 2019
We are seeking community sentiments on the proposed site through community ballots, public submissions and surveys.
Kimba locals get physical
News
11 October 2019
The Kimba Health and Fitness Centre was upgraded through funds from the NRWMF Community Benefit Programme.
ANSTO uses nuclear science for nanoplastics
News
11 October 2019
Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation is examining the realities and risks of nanoplastics and their potential effect on human health.
Virtual reality for students from Hawker
News
11 October 2019
Hawker school students got to experience the ANSTO reactor through virtual reality.
New Community Benefit Program for NRWMF communities
News
8 October 2019
A further $4 million in funding will go to the two communities being considered for the site of the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
National Radioactive Waste Facility site: community ballot in Kimba
News
13 September 2019
The rolls to vote in the Kimba community ballot are now open. Have your say about the National Radioactive Waste Facility site.
Minister visits Hawker and Kimba communities
News
13 September 2019
Minister Matt Canavan visited the communities of Kimba and Hawker to discuss the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
Kimba consultative committee update – August
News
13 September 2019
The Kimba Consultative Committee met on 15 August to discuss the progress of the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
Barndioota consultative committee update – August
News
13 September 2019
Barndioota Consultative Committee met on 13 August to discuss the progress of the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
ANSTO tackling climate change
News
13 September 2019
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation is working with scientists from the US and the UK to save a glacier.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: Statement on Consultative Committee observer protocol
Media release
9 August 2019
We have issued a response to media coverage about the Consultative Committee observer protocol.
Consultative Committee update - July 2019
News
30 July 2019
In mid-August the Consultative Committees will meet to discuss a broad range of issues regarding the NRWMF.
ANSTO is advancing medical research
News
30 July 2019
ANSTO is improving pain relief by investigating paracetamol and applying new technology.
Supporting the community by shopping locally in Kimba
News
30 July 2019
‘The Thing About Kimba’ campaign returns to lift local spending in the region. A great initiative to support economic security in Kimba.
Kimba Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit opens
News
30 July 2019
The Kimba community celebrated the opening of the Palliative Care Unit at the Kimba Hospital. This initiative was supported by the NRWMF Community Benefits Programme.
Hawker debuts NAIDOC week celebrations
News
30 July 2019
Indigenous residents lead a community NAIDOC event through Hawker, sponsored by the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
Community Benefits Programme supports upgrades to Quorn Men’s Shed
News
30 July 2019
New facilities at the Quorn Men’s Shed benefits the broader community at one of the proposed sites for the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: Statement on federal court case decision
Media release
12 July 2019
The Department welcomes the decision of the Court today in Barngarla Determination Aboriginal Corporation v. District Council of Kimba
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: Statement on buffer zone
Media release
10 July 2019
We have issued a response to media coverage of the facility in the Adelaide Advertiser.
ANSTO uses nuclear science to help conserve our bridge
News
21 June 2019
Sydney’s near-on 90-year-old Harbour Bridge will get a 21st century makeover thanks to a new collaboration between ANSTO, Australian universities and NSW Government.
Consultative Committee update – June 2019
News
21 June 2019
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility committees working with the project met in late March 2019. Read a summary of their discussion.
New Indigenous Engagement Manager for radioactive waste
News
21 June 2019
Meet Shane Holland, who has joined the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility taskforce as our Indigenous Engagement Manager.
Building awareness of local culture in the Flinders Ranges
News
21 June 2019
Members of the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility Taskforce participated in cultural awareness training.
Overnight stays increase with help from Community Benefits Programme
News
21 June 2019
New facilities at the Kimba Recreation Reserve will be a boon for travellers – encouraging overnight stays and helping to support the local economy.
Supporting the community in Kimba
News
31 May 2019
Kimba Hospital opens palliative care wing with help from the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility’s Community Benefit Programme.
Will Australia finally get a national nuclear waste facility?
News
29 March 2019
The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science recently participated in an interview about the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
New reports give insight into Hawker, Quorn and Kimba communities to inform the proposed facility
Media release
28 March 2019
A new University of Queensland report provides insights into communities surrounding nominated sites at Kimba and Hawker, for the proposed National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
Adnyamathanha information session wraps up in Port Augusta
News
28 February 2019
The session provided communities with direct access to the experts who could answer their questions about the current management of radioactive waste, and what the possible future facility would do.
Farewell Gamarada* Les Bursill
Media release
27 February 2019
It is with great sadness that we can confirm that one of our trusted advisors on Dharawal cultural heritage, Les Bursill OAM, passed away suddenly following illness.
Statement on reports of a Human Rights Commission process
Media release
15 January 2019
We are consulting in the communities that have nominated a site to have a conversation about hosting this possible new industry, and we will continue to consult until they make a decision.