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Mar 2025
Announcing the 2025–26 March Budget
The 2025–26 Budget includes measures to secure Australian industry, science and resources.
May 2025
National Measurement Institute
NMI celebrates 150 years of the Metre Convention
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is celebrating World Metrology Day and the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention.
Mar 2025
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 3
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the July to September 2025 quarter.
Mar 2025
Prehistoric rock, Indigenous storytelling and oceanography activities feature at National Science Week 2025
Australia’s biggest annual celebration of science takes place from 9-17 August. We’re funding 31 community science events with $515,000 in grants.
Mar 2025
Major Projects Facilitation Agency
New major projects will help achieve net zero by 2050
Major Project Status awarded to Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, Sunrise Battery Materials Complex Project, and Western Green Energy Hub.
Mar 2025
National Measurement Institute
Software evaluation for pattern approval: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the evaluation of software for pattern approval. Consultation closes 30 April 2025.
Mar 2025
New way to find collaboration partners for Australia’s RNA ecosystem
The Australian RNA Capability Network Index will enhance coordination, collaboration and infrastructure access across our RNA ecosystem.
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23 August 2023
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Decision on the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility (NRWMF) site
The Australian Government no longer intends to pursue the site near Kimba in South Australia for the facility.
2 November 2022
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Latest round of community grants announced for Kimba community
Nineteen projects worth $2 million have received funding under the Community Benefit Program.
6 September 2022
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
ARWA updates Australia’s national inventory of radioactive waste
The Australian Radioactive Waste Agency has updated the national inventory of radioactive waste for the first time since 2018.
8 April 2022
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
International call for radioactive waste specialists to consider roles in Australia
The Australian Radioactive Waste Agency (ARWA) is seeking expressions of interest for a range of exciting new positions now available in Adelaide in South Australia.
17 February 2022
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Sponsorship applications are now open for Kimba community activities
Could you use a helping hand to hold an activity for the Kimba community? The Australian Radioactive Waste Agency is offering sponsorship up to $2,000.
29 November 2021
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Minister declares Napandee as the site for the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility
The Minister for Resources and Water, the Hon Keith Pitt MP, has declared part of the land at Napandee as the site for the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility (NRWMF).
17 November 2021
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
New round of community grants for the Kimba community
Another $2 million in grants will be available in December to support infrastructure projects and new services that will drive economic and social benefits for Kimba and the surrounding region.
26 October 2021
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
ARWA appoints its first CEO
Mr Usher has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Radioactive Waste Agency (ARWA).
3 September 2021
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency community conversation: health
A community conversation on health was held with representatives from Kimba’s Probus Club, Men’s Shed, Lions Club and Senior Citizen’s Club.
11 August 2021
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility site declaration: have your say
A National Radioactive Waste Management Facility is one step closer, following the decision to issue an intention to declare Napandee near Kimba as the proposed site for the facility.
11 August 2021
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency community conversation: economic development
A community conversation on economic development was held with councillors and staff from the District Council of Kimba.
23 June 2021
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Legislation confirms future of Australia’s nuclear industry
The Parliament of Australia has passed the legislation for the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.