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Feb 2023
Australian Space Agency
New space antenna set to transform Australian satellite communications
The University of Tasmania, in partnership with the Australian Space Agency, has unveiled a new sophisticated communications antenna. This major infrastructure will allow new research and commercial opportunities fo...
Feb 2023
Australian Space Agency
Wearable sock to improve human spaceflight health
The University of Canberra has created a wearable sock to counter the effects of microgravity on the human body. This innovation could reduce risk of injuries for astronauts, athletes and older persons.
Jan 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
"Twinkle little star”: Early Space Tracking in Australia
Join us in-centre or online on Saturday, 6th May 2023 at 2pm ACDST
Jan 2023
$44 million in grants to support industry-led research projects
Round 13 of Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grant funding will support 19 projects across Australia.
Jan 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Development Program grants now open
Australian businesses and state or territory governments can apply for a co-funded grant of up to $30 million to support early and mid-stage critical minerals projects.
Jan 2023
$15.9 million to strengthen women in STEM careers
The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grant program awards $15.9 million in grants to strengthen women in STEM careers.
Jan 2023
Apply now for Australia-India collaborative research grants
Round 15 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) is now open for projects in priority areas.
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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.