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The Queensland Government is planning to appoint a leading scientists to chair the Gladstone Healthy Harbour Science Panel.
State Environment and Heritage Minister, Andrew Powell, said the Government was looking for a chair with a high level of knowledge, skills and experience in environment science to manage the new panel.
$70 million program to support coal mining abatement technology
The Federal Government’s $70 million Coal Mining Abatement Technology Support Package has been launched, providing funding to accelerate the development of abatement technologies and processes for the Australian coal mining industry.
Australia to provide up to $100m to support Indonesian research
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr has announced that Australia will provide up to $100 million over five years to help build Indonesia's research capacity and study the impact of development assistance in alleviating poverty.
AWPA discussion paper highlights skills needs
The Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency has released a discussion paper which examines skills and workforce development needs arising four different scenarios for Australia’s economic future.
Queensland co-funds joint biotech projects with China
The Queensland Government is providing $250,000 to each of two research projects to be jointly undertaken and funded with Chinese partners under the Queensland-Chinese Academy of Sciences partnership.
The investment is matched by a similar contribution from Chinese authorities.
The Queensland Minister for Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts Ros Bates said Queensland is the only sub-national government to have a jointly-funded collaborative research program with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
“We are very proud of this relationship, which stems from our ability to turn scientific discoveries into economic benefits and better lifestyles for our respective citizens.
“This government wholeheartedly believes in the exchange and development of strategic knowledge as a way of placing our scientific capabilities on par with the best in the world.”
CAS President Professor Bai Chunli, who is a member of the Chinese State Council and a respected researcher, attended the announcement.
Australian Innovation Challenge open for entries
Innovative individuals and projects across seven fields have an opportunity to secure cash prizes and national recognition as part of the Australian Innovation Challenge, an initiative of The Australian newspaper in association with Shell Australia.
Funding for solar researchers
The Australian Government has announced almost $1.3 million of funding for Australia’s next generation of solar researchers.
Innovative future laid out for Australian Astronomical Observatory
Stronger links with industry and access to more overseas facilities for Australian astronomers are among the areas Australia's national astronomical observatory will emphasise in the next few years, according to a recently released review.
Support for manufacturing boosted under Commercialisation Australia
The Minister for Industry and Innovation, Greg Combet, has announced enhanced support for manufacturing under the Commercialisation Australia program.
UTAS marine research attracts seafood sustainability funding
The world’s largest full-service restaurant company has invested US$900,000 in research being conducted into seafood sustainability by the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS).
Fossil research indicates rapid climate change
Sea levels could rise significantly faster than previously thought, according to research conducted by the Australian National University, who’s researchers have used fossil corals to understand how warmer temperatures have impacted on polar ice sheets.
Research and development to be considered in National Food Plan
Research and development will be one of the key issues addressed in consultations on the Federal Government’s National Food Plan green paper which presents a series of policy options for Australia’s food future.
CSIRO to help tackle rotavirus
CSIRO has been contracted by the Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH) to produce antibodies on a large scale that will be used in the development of a new, safe, affordable and effective vaccination against rotavirus, a major cause of severe and fatal diarrhoea in young children worldwide.
Clark appointed UNSW Chair of Energy Strategy and Policy
Former Chief Defence Scientist Professor Robert Clark has been appointed to the newly created Chair of Energy Strategy and Policy at the University of New South Wales.
Funding for silicon carbide super chips
Griffith University's Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre has been awarded $1 million in research funding by the State government to develop production processes for a silicon carbide microchip.
Report argues for better astronomer-industry connection
A report published by the Australian Astronomical Observatory (AAO) has found that stronger links between astronomers and industry is critical driving innovation in the area.
$200 million Clean Tech innovation grants open
The Federal Government has opened the $200 million Clean Technology Innovation Program (CTIP) to provide grants for Australian businesses to find and develop innovate ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Andrew Roberts named new ANU science dean
The Australian National University has announced internationally recognised scientist Professor Andrew Roberts as the new Dean of the ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
Government announces China low-emissions coal partnership
The Federal Government has launched the new $1.1 million Australia-China Clean Coal Technology Partnership Fund, aimed at accelerating the deployment of low emissions coal technology to reduce emissions from coal-fired power stations.
Professor Holmes awarded Royal Medal
Internationally recognised chemist Professor Andrew Holmes has been awarded the prestigious Royal Medal from the Royal Society London, the only Australian in 10 years to receive the accolade.
Science of Learning Research Centre to be funded
The Federal Government is aiming to foster relationships between research bodies and educational institutions by establishing a new $16 million multidisciplinary Science of Learning Research Centre.