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Australian environment industry goes for gold
Sunday, 27 August 2000, 10:26 pm | Australian Government
The creation of the world's largest solar-power suburb is being promoted as one of the outstanding Australian environmental achievements of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. More >>
Australian homes embrace online access
Friday, 25 August 2000, 5:05 pm | Australian Government
According to May 2000 figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than half of all Australian homes have a computer and for the first time, 51% of regional homes now have a computer. More >>
Aussie instruments in battle to clean up the air
Friday, 25 August 2000, 3:49 pm | Australian Government
Two potent Australian-designed weapons have joined the worldwide battle against city air pollution and the growing threat of lung disease. More >>
"Gold Medal" forecasting for Sydney Games
Friday, 25 August 2000, 1:49 pm | Australian Government
Sydney weather forecasts will become even more accurate, with an enhanced ability to detect and predict thunderstorms and other severe weather during the 2000 Olympic Games, when a new radar comes on line today. More >>
Enhancements To The Reserves
Thursday, 24 August 2000, 3:48 pm | Australian Government
The Minister for Defence, John Moore, today said that further enhancements to the Reserves announced by the Federal Government will strengthen the Reserves' role in providing sustainment and strategic depth for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). More >>
Australia opens office in Palestinian Authority
Thursday, 24 August 2000, 9:46 am | Australian Government
In a major step forward in its dealings with the Palestinian Authority, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer today announced that Australia is to open a Representative Office in the West Bank city of Ramallah. More >>
Australia: New Zealand Defence Acquisitions
Thursday, 24 August 2000, 8:14 am | Australian Government
The Minister for Defence, John Moore, today welcomed a number of decisions taken by the New Zealand Government to modernise that country's Defence Force (NZDF). More >>
Rust-busting scientists at work in Australia
Wednesday, 23 August 2000, 8:25 pm | Australian Government
A new scientific instrument developed by CSIRO scientists in Australia promises to reveal the secrets of corrosion could slash the cost of fixing rusty cars. More >>
Environmental education gets boost in Australia
Wednesday, 23 August 2000, 8:18 pm | Australian Government
The Australian Government is charting a new course for environmental education in Australia with the establishment of the first National Environmental Education Council. More >>
Statistical portrait of Australia's exporters
Tuesday, 22 August 2000, 9:54 pm | Australian Government
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), in conjunction with Austrade, today released a new publication containing data which gives new insights into the characteristics and behaviour of Australia’s exporting businesses. More >>
Seizure of drugs hits high in Australia
Tuesday, 22 August 2000, 9:13 pm | Australian Government
The Australian Customs Service made a record 1125 seizures of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) at the Australian border in the past 12 months. More >>
Using e-commerce with authority
Tuesday, 22 August 2000, 5:26 pm | Australian Government
Australia's National Electronic Authentication Council (NEAC) has released two groundbreaking e-commerce reports which should help give greater certainty to business transactions over the Internet. More >>
Aus Government Defers AEW&C Decision
Tuesday, 22 August 2000, 9:11 am | Australian Government
The Minister for Defence, John Moore, today announced that the Federal Government had decided to defer consideration of the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) project to establish whether it fits into the balance of the ADF's required capabilities ... More >>
Tourism - Export Success for Australia
Monday, 21 August 2000, 9:47 am | Australian Government
Speech: Tourism generated export earnings of over $17 billion of Australia's export earnings in 1999 - nearly 15 per cent of total export earnings, and over 60 per cent of services export earnings. More >>
Boeing Preferred Tenderer for F-111 Contract
Friday, 18 August 2000, 4:32 pm | Australian Government
The Minister for Defence, John Moore, today announced that Boeing Australia Limited has been selected as the preferred tenderer for a major part of the long term support of Australia's F-111 aircraft. More >>
Private Financing Panel Announced
Friday, 18 August 2000, 3:21 pm | Australian Government
The Minister for Defence, John Moore, today announced the selection of preferred tenderers to assist Defence make best use of private financing opportunities. More >>
AUS: $500 Million F-111 Contract
Friday, 18 August 2000, 9:11 am | Australian Government
The Minister for Defence, John Moore, will tomorrow announce the preferred tenderer for long term support and upgrade contracts for Australia's F-111 aircraft. More >>
Landcare movement attracts international interest
Thursday, 17 August 2000, 9:01 pm | Australian Government
Australia's landcare movement is attracting increasing international interest. More >>
Australian population projections for 1999 to 2101
Thursday, 17 August 2000, 8:33 pm | Australian Government
Australia's population will continue to age, according to the latest population projections released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today. More >>
Cook portrait cornerstone for Canberra gallery
Thursday, 17 August 2000, 7:58 pm | Australian Government
One of the world's most significant portraits of Captain James Cook has been unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, by the Prime Minister, John Howard. More >>
