Banana Shire Council and the AUKUS Forum hosted a three-day program this week designed to connect local manufacturers and service providers with defence contractors and advanced manufacturing specialists, including robotics and research leaders. This initiative highlighted the region’s potential and facilitated new market opportunities arising from the AUKUS agreement. Site visits to Queensland Nitrates Pty […]
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How Long Does it Take to Build a Nuclear Power Plant?
Building a Nuclear Reactor: The Case of Bangladesh Lately, social media posts have circulated online claiming that nuclear power stations can be constructed in a few years, with posters claiming Bangladesh just built two in as many years. This is a gross exaggeration at best. Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant, the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, […]
Nuclear v. Renewable
Is it the showdown Australia had to have or a dog whistle? Today, the Coalition unveiled a bold and divisive plan, naming seven sites in five states where it envisions the construction of nuclear power plants if elected. This morning, Peter Dutton revealed plans for two nuclear plants in the Sunshine State, in Tarong and […]
Protect the GAB
How local communities and the government united to protect one of Australia’s most precious sources of fresh water. In a win for many regional communities, the Miles Government recently took decisive action to not only stop mining giant Glencore’s plan to pump carbon into the underground Great Artesian Basin (GAB) but, in this year’s State […]
AUKUS signs agreement with Banana Shire
The Banana Shire Council has made history by signing a groundbreaking agreement with AUKUS Forum, becoming the first Australian Council to forge a partnership with this renowned international Defence organisation. This new agreement and partnership will put the Shire’s big and small businesses in direct contact with major international companies already seeking Australian contacts to comply with […]