Tag: First Nations
ARENA backs Indigenous-led hydrogen project in East Kimberley
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced a grant of $1,666,701 to Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership Pty Ltd (ACEP) for Phase 1 of the feasibility study for the East Kimberley Clean Energy and Hydrogen Project.
Australian Gov’t calls for input on First Nations Clean Energy Strategy
The Australian Government is taking a step towards inclusivity in energy planning by releasing a consultation paper that seeks input from First Nations communities for the development of Australia’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy.
Australia’s new Critical Minerals Strategy to boost jobs in mining, manufacturing sectors
The Australian government has released the new Critical Minerals Strategy aimed at creating more jobs in the mining and manufacturing industries and backing global efforts towards achieving net zero emissions.
New Industry Growth Centre to cement Australia’s position as renewable energy superpower
The Australian government is establishing a new Powering Australia Industry Growth Centre to promote emerging Australian-made solutions that would address the country’s energy and emissions challenges.
New federal budget to foster Australian industry’s low-carbon future
The Albanese government has placed a heavy emphasis on its efforts to promote energy security and a low-carbon future with the release of its second Budget.
National Net Zero Authority to support Aussies in emissions-intensive sector
The Albanese government is set to legislate a national Net Zero Authority in a push to ensure workers, industries, and communities are not left behind in the pursuit of net zero carbon goals.
$4.1b allocated for skills and training to address economic challenges
Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor announced that the Albanese Government is set to invest an additional $3.7 billion for a five-year National Skills Agreement to be negotiated with states and territories, in addition to $400m to support another 300,000 TAFE and vocational education and training (VET) Fee-Free places.
Professor Alex Brown joins CSIRO as board member
Professor Alex Brown has been appointed by the government to the CSIRO Board as a part-time member for a period of five years beginning on March 16, as announced by Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic.
First Nations STEM students invited for NASA internships in California
Monash University is calling on Indigenous STEM students across Australia to become NASA’s newest interns at its Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California
New course to introduce First Nations students to engineering
Media Release by Charles Darwin University
A new Charles Darwin University (CDU) course will give First Nations students an immersive experience into the world of...
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Beyond Insights: Building trust into digital transformation technologies
Digital transformation technologies are experiencing a gold rush in the manufacturing industry, not just in Australia but beyond. However, amid this surge in cutting-edge tech and automation processes, a fundamental element remains crucial: trust.
