Australia’s centre for particle physics has entered into a ten-year collaborative agreement with the USA’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) – America’s premier particle physics laboratory. The agreement will enable Australia’s Centre of Excellence for Particle Physics on the Terascale (CoEPP) to carry out collaborative fundamental scientific particle physics experiments at the frontiers of discovery.…
E&OE… Topics: Australian automotive industry IAN HENSCHKE: But first, we are going to talk to Federal Industry Minister Greg Hunt. He’s in Chicago at the moment. He’s just come from Detroit where he’s had talks with Ford and General Motors about keeping a lot of expertise in the current industry still here in Australia. I…
E&OE… Topics: Australian automotive industry ROSS GREENWOOD: Greg Hunt joins me from Chicago this evening, and Greg, I really appreciate your time. This is important stuff you’re doing, but what sort of a hearing do you get from some of the biggest carmakers in the world? GREG HUNT: Look, we had a tremendous response. I’ve…
Federal Member for Flinders Greg Hunt said he was thrilled to announce that Koo Wee Rup Hall and community centre will receive funding under Round Two of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. “A total of eleven local groups in the electorate received funding under Round Two, which is a great result for the community,”…
Federal Member for Flinders Greg Hunt was thrilled to visit Advance Community College in Hastings recently to view the solar panels the College was able to install thanks to the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. Advance Community College was able to install the solar panels with the assistance of $9,000 received under Round One of…
Budding science and maths students have more opportunities to compete against the best in Australia and around the world through new government funding for a range of science, technology, engineering and maths activities. As part of the Turnbull Government’s National Science and Innovation Agenda, grants of up to $5000 per student and $20,000 per application…
I am pleased that 10,300 premises in Blairgowrie, Lang Lang and Safety Beach are a step closer to getting access to the National Broadband Network, with construction of the fixed line network now underway. The nbn will open up a range of new opportunities for businesses, students and residents, allowing people to carry out their…
E&OE… Topics: Arrium; automotive industry LEON BYNER: Greg Hunt, thanks for your time. You’re about to go overseas hunting for a buyer for Arrium. Tell me what the prospects are. GREG HUNT: Look, I am quietly confident. It’s obviously in the hands of the administrators, so it’s a sale by a private enterprise to a…
I am pledging my full support for Coolart Wetlands and Homestead to be added to the National Heritage List. During a recent visit to the homestead, Friends of Coolart committee members emphasized the importance of gaining National Heritage listing in ensuring the ongoing protection of this local treasure. Coolart is a beautiful, historic homestead in…
The Turnbull Government will give the medical technology and pharmaceutical sectors a shot in the arm, investing $7.4 million over two years in dollar-matched, industry-led projects to boost competitiveness and productivity. We’re investing in innovative projects that will develop and increase commercialisation of new medical therapies, devices and digital health systems. These projects could also…