Tag: Nuclear Issues
Tour operators discuss uranium concerns
About 20 tourism operators have attended a meeting in Alice Springs to discuss concerns about future uranium mining in the region.[MORE]
EU sanctions target Iran's nuclear program
The European Union has adopted tough new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program.[MORE]
Iran plans to build nuclear fusion reactor
Iran says it plans to build an experimental nuclear fusion reactor, state television reported, at a time when the West is demanding that Tehran suspend sensitive nuclear work.[MORE]
North Korea threatens 'powerful nuclear deterrence'
North Korea has threatened to use a "powerful nuclear deterrence" in response to a joint military exercise involving South Korea and the United States.[MORE]
Traditional owners to fight nuke dump in court
Traditional owners will fight the nomination of Muckaty Station as a nuclear waste dump in the Federal Court.[MORE]
Henderson rules out uranium plant on harbour
Chief Minister Paul Henderson has categorically ruled out a uranium processing plant for Darwin Harbour. [MORE]
Arkaroola wilderness bid for UN recognition
A bid has been made for outback Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary to be given United Nations recognition.[MORE]
Crossin rules out change to nuke dump stance
Northern Territory Labor Senator Trish Crossin says her party's decision to build a nuclear waste dump in the Northern Territory will not change if it is returned to government.[MORE]
Miners exploiting language barriers: traditional owners
Traditional owners at the centre of controversial plans to mine uranium in the Northern Territory say they feel under siege from the Central Land Council and mining companies.[MORE]
Labor missed chance on nuclear dump: CLP
The NT Government missed a golden opportunity during the PM's visit to Darwin to take a stance against a nuclear waste dump, CLP says.[MORE]
No change on NT nuclear waste dump: PM
The Prime Minister says the Federal Government's position on building a nuclear waste facility in the Northern Territory remains unchanged. [MORE]
Iran writes to EU on frozen nuclear talks
Iran's top nuclear negotiator, Saeed Jalili, says Tehran could resume talks from the first of September 1 with the six world powers over its nuclear program should a number of conditions be met.[MORE]
Iran blacklists Coca-Cola, Nestle
Iran has announced a boycott of Western companies and goods in retaliation against sanctions by the United States and United Nations.[MORE]
Gas found after N Korean nuclear fusion claims
South Korean officials have revealed that scientists detected high levels of radioactive gas after the communist North claimed it had successfully staged a nuclear fusion reaction last month.[MORE]
Claims of leak at Chinese nuclear plant
Chinese officials say a small leak at a nuclear power plant has not endangered the public.[MORE]
Iranian president touches down in China
Tensions between China and Iran could emerge following the arrival of Iranian president Mahmood Ahmadinejad in Shanghai. [MORE]
UN approves 'toughest ever' Iran sanctions
The UN Security Council hits Iran with new sanctions over its nuclear program, but Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells them to throw them in the bin.[MORE]
Nuclear power on WA agenda 30 years ago
The WA government was planning for uranium mining and nuclear power 30 years ago.[MORE]
Report reveals Burma building nukes
A new investigation has revealed that Burma has begun a nuclear weapons program with the help of North Korea.[MORE]
BHP mine radiation risk worries Greens
The Greens worry workers at BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam mine are being exposed to dangerous radiation levels.[MORE]
NT nuclear waste dump faces legal challenge
A legal challenge against a national nuclear waste dump in the Northern Territory has been taken to the Federal Court.[MORE]
Union bans workers from uranium mines
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) in Queensland and the Northern Territory is banning its members from working on uranium mines or within the nuclear energy industry.[MORE]
Secret report reveals size of Iran's nuclear stockpile
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Iran has produced nearly double the amount of enriched uranium that the West wants removed from the country.[MORE]
Iran outlines nuclear fuel swap deal
Iran has presented its plan to swap some of its enriched uranium for reactor fuel.[MORE]
Nuclear whistleblower Vanunu back behind bars
Mordechai Vanunu, the technician who revealed that Israel had nuclear weapons, has begun a three-month jail term for violating the terms of his 2004 release.[MORE]
