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Nov 2022
Meet the new Superstars of STEM
60 amazing women and non-binary people working across a wide range of STEM roles have been announced to be the latest Superstars of STEM.
Nov 2022
National Science Week Grants 2023 now open
Grants up to $20,000 are available for individuals and organisations interested in delivering science engagement activities for next year’s National Science Week.
Nov 2022
Australian Space Agency
World-class observatory to track space objects
Silentium Defence has created the first observatory of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, using passive radar and neuromorphic imaging technologies to provide critical data.
Nov 2022
Korean and Australian researchers connect at Tech-Bridge over miniature satellites
The Australia-Korea Tech-Bridge event brought researchers together to discuss CubeSats, a type of miniature satellite. Researchers built relationships and discussed opportunities for collaboration.
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Nov 2022
Australian Government continues support for rehabilitating Ranger Uranium Mine
The government has passed a bill to ensure the mine operator can finish rehabilitating the site.
Nov 2022
National Measurement Institute
Landmark anniversary for Australia’s measurement system
Australia celebrates a special measurement event: the 75th anniversary of our nation joining the Metre Treaty.
Nov 2022
Upskilling and diversifying Australia’s cyber security workforce
Eighteen projects have been awarded funding to improve the quality, quantity and diversity of Australia’s cyber security workforce.
Nov 2022
Elevate program awards 50 scholarships to women in STEM of diverse backgrounds
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering announced the first 50 scholarship recipients for the Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM program.
Nov 2022
Review puts spotlight on diversity in STEM
The diversity in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics sector review will evaluate current programs and ways to improve participation of underrepresented groups.
Nov 2022
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith reappointed as the Women in STEM Ambassador
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith has been reappointed as the Women in STEM Ambassador for a third term to November 2023. Read about her achievements and plans for her third term.
Nov 2022
Our 2022 APS employee census results
The 2022 APS employee census results are in. The census collects workforce views on important issues.
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17 January 2022
National Measurement Institute
International measurement standards for electric vehicle charging stations: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the new international standard for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS). Consultation closes on 18 February 2022.
3 December 2021
National Measurement Institute
Regulating electric vehicle charging stations: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on trade measurement policy for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS). Consultation closes on 31 January 2021.
29 January 2020
National Measurement Institute
International standard for multidimensional measuring instruments: Have your say
The National Measurement Institute is seeking feedback on the review of OIML R 129, the international standard for multidimensional measuring instruments.
17 December 2019
National Measurement Institute
Fuel retailers fined after being caught short at the bowser
Nine fuel retailers have been fined after a national audit by the National Measurement Institute.
10 October 2019
National Measurement Institute
International standard for arched chute weighers: Have your say
The National Measurements Institute is seeking feedback to support development of the international standard for arched chute weighers (OIML R XXX).
10 October 2019
National Measurement Institute
International standard for belt weighing instruments: Have your say
The National Measurements Institute is seeking feedback on a proposal to adopt OIML R 50 as Australia’s pattern approval standard for belt weighers.
19 August 2019
National Measurement Institute
Licensed premises on notice to pour correct measures
The National Measurement Institute has announced a one week blitz on the accuracy of alcohol measurements in licensed premises.
4 July 2019
National Measurement Institute
New compliance plan for the National Measurement Institute
The National Measurement Institute’s 2019-20 National Compliance Plan will ensure all Australians are getting what they pay for.
21 June 2019
National Measurement Institute
Springfield fruit market fined for not labelling packages
The National Measurement Institute referred the Queensland store for prosecution after multiple offences under trade measurement law.
27 March 2019
National Measurement Institute
International standard for automatic catchweighing instruments: Have your say
The National Measurement Institute is seeking feedback to support the revision of the international standard (OIML R 51) for automatic catchweighing instruments.
20 March 2019
National Measurement Institute
Regulating trade measurements in the sugar industry: Have your say
The National Measurement Institute is seeking feedback on regulating the use of Near Infrared (NIR) instruments in the sugar industry.
11 January 2019
National Measurement Institute
Consumers are getting what they pay for
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has released its annual report on national trade measurement compliance for 2017–18.