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Mar 2023
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reforms
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reforms allow for more flexibility in responding to domestic gas supply shortfalls.
Mar 2023
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill passes through Parliament
The Bill establishes the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Historic NASA trip to Australia
The two most senior people from NASA led a delegation in Australia during the week of 20 March.
Mar 2023
It’s a wrap on Science Meets Parliament for 2023
A wrap-up of Australia’s most powerful event connecting STEM experts, policymakers and federal parliamentarians that took place in Canberra between 7-23 March.
Mar 2023
Australian hypersonic spaceplane technology ready for export to the USA
An Australian startup developing reusable hypersonic spaceplanes has landed a prestigious US Department of Defense contract.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
National Indigenous Space Academy launched
A new space internship program will give Indigenous Australian university students the opportunity to study at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Space industry partners chosen for Australia’s first Moon mission
Two consortiums of local space businesses and researchers will design rovers for Australia’s first mission to the Moon in partnership with NASA.
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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.
27 May 2021
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
Radioactive waste briefing for nuclear medicine specialists
Seven of Australia’s top nuclear medicine professionals have been briefed on ANSTO’s plans to manage radioactive waste.