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Australia’s first orbital spaceport cleared for launch in Bowen, Queensland
Australia stands at the brink of a major advancement in its space initiatives with the approval of the country's inaugural orbital launch facility license under the Space (Launches & Returns) Act 2018, signalling the green light for the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Queensland.
Gilmour Space fires up for 2022 with Australia’s largest rocket engine test
At just over 110 kilonewtons (or 25,000 pound-force) of thrust, the test generated enough force to lift four SUVs off the ground — a significant demonstration of space and launch capability by an Australian SME.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
