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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.
Mar 2023
National Measurement Institute
Trade measurement inspectors visit meat, poultry and seafood retailers across Australia
National Measurement Institute (NMI) Trade Measurement Inspectors are out in force this week undertaking a major compliance audit of meat, poultry and seafood retailers.
Mar 2023
National Science Week grants for primary and secondary schools: apply now
The Australian Science Teachers Assocation (ASTA) has been provided $980,000 to deliver National Science Week grants and teaching resources over the next few years. Apply now for 2023 funding.
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3 February 2023
National Battery Strategy: have your say
We are seeking feedback on how to boost Australia’s battery industries. Consultation closes 17 March 2023.
9 December 2022
mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility commences construction in Melbourne
Construction of Australia’s first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility has begun, with ground broken on the facility’s site in Melbourne.
6 December 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: virtual consultation sessions
Registrations for virtual consultation sessions are now closed. Watch the virtual consultation presentation.
1 December 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: have your say
Have your say in shaping the design of the Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund.
27 October 2022
Office of National Rail Industry Coordination
Announcing the Office of National Rail Industry Coordination
The Office of National Rail Industry Coordination will lead a national and coordinated approach to strengthen Australia’s rail manufacturing.
27 October 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: diversifying and transforming Australia’s industry and economy
The Australian Government has committed $15 billion to establish the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) to help diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy.
15 August 2022
Government and business partner to establish mRNA production in Australia
The Australian Government, Moderna and the Victorian Government have finalised partnership arrangements to establish an mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility at Monash University in Melbourne.
4 April 2022
Turbine Sunshine Coast project announced in the national manufacturing priority food and beverage se...
Turbine Sunshine Coast project announced in the national manufacturing priority food and beverage sector
16 March 2022
Over $243 million in grants awarded to resources technology and critical minerals processing manufac...
The government has announced grants to support collaboration for large manufacturing projects in the resources technology and critical minerals sector.
1 March 2022
Collaboration project announced in the national manufacturing priority food and beverage sector
The first recipient in the food and beverage National Manufacturing Priority area was announced today under the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative Collaboration stream.
17 December 2021
More funding available under round 2 of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative
You now have the opportunity to apply for funding under round 2 of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative for projects in the food and beverage, defence and recycling and clean energy sectors
13 December 2021
Funding available under round 2 of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative
You now have the opportunity to apply for funding under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative for projects in the space, medical products, resource technology and critical minerals processing sector.