Synroc set to be commercialised – here we go again

By Peter Roberts The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has announced that the construction of its Synroc radioactive treatment building is complete, with processing equipment now being installed, ahead of it being commissioned prior to operations in 2025. ANSTO has been attempting to commercialise its Synroc method of encapsulating radioactive wastes into a…

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NCVER reveals the Covid toll on young Australians and workers

The COVID-19 pandemic held young Australians back from making their usual transitions into employment according to a new report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). The study – Treading water: effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth transitions – examined the lived experiences of young people aged about 20 in 2020, and…

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New CNC machines installed at Rockingham TAFE for maritime industry training

Four new CNC milling and lathe machines have been installed at South Metropolitan TAFE’s Rockingham campus, which will be used to train defence industry apprentices and post-trade workers. The Western Australian government said on Thursday that the new investment would see users “gain hands-on experience in manufacturing components” and be used to teach programming, setting…

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