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Oct 2023
Office of the Chief Economist
Australia resources and energy exports set to fall back in 2023–24
Commodity export earnings are forecast to fall from last year’s record $467 billion to $400 billion in 2023–24 and $352 billion by 2024–25.
Oct 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Australia and France sign bilateral agreement on critical minerals
The Bilateral Dialogue on Critical Minerals signals stronger cooperation between the 2 countries.
Oct 2023
Australia’s Future Gas Strategy: have your say
Help us plan for the future of gas in Australia and support the transition to net zero. Submissions on our consultation paper are open until 13 November.
Sep 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
What’s on at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in October school holidays
Our October school holiday program will run from Saturday 30 September through to Sunday 15 October.
Sep 2023
Grant funding to bring AI and emerging technology graduate students into regions
The Next Generation Graduates Program grants give business and industry support to work with talented Honours, Masters and PhD students. Applications for this round open until 16 October.
Sep 2023
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2024 quarter 1
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the January to March 2024 quarter.
Sep 2023
PhD scholarship opportunities for Australian graduates in quantum
The Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program is supporting students to develop cutting-edge skills through a PhD. Applications open until 9 October.
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23 August 2023
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Decision on the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility (NRWMF) site
Following a Federal Court order, 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.