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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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24 August 2022
2021 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release: assessment permits awarded
The Australian Government has announced the award of offshore greenhouse gas storage assessment permits.
8 July 2022
Nominate areas for the 2022 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release
Area nominations for the 2022 acreage release close 11:59 pm AEST Sunday 31 July 2022.
9 December 2021
2021 Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release webinar now available
We partnered with Geoscience Australia to launch the 2021 Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release by webinar on 6 December 2021.
6 December 2021
2021 Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release: areas announced
The Australian Government has announced the 2021 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release.
2 December 2021
New offshore greenhouse gas assessment permit guideline
We have consolidated the offshore greenhouse gas assessment permit guidelines.
17 November 2021
2021 Greenhouse Gas Acreage Release launch webinar: register now
The Australian Government will announce the 2021 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release at the launch webinar on 6 December.
14 September 2021
2021 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release: have your say
Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2021 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release. Submissions are welcome until 12 October 2021.
16 June 2021
Nominations open for Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release
The Australian Government is calling for nominations for the upcoming 2021 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release.
8 April 2021
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill: have your say
Have your say on the draft bill to strengthen and clarify Australia’s offshore oil and gas regulatory framework.
12 February 2019
Greenhouse Gas acreage release: indications of interest open
We want to hear from companies wishing to conduct exploration for greenhouse gas storage and injection sites in Australia’s offshore areas.