Movers & Shakers: AG makes appointments, senior Defence official new uni body deputy Friday October 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Businesswoman leads national science agency, senior diplomatic appointments, peak university body appoints career public servant, and more.
CSIRO study finds way to detect COVID-19 early from flights Tuesday October 19, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal As global travel returns, government scientists have found a way to test the wastewater of flights for COVID-19. …
Australian scientists kill buzz for mosquitoes with breakthrough technique Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The CSIRO has discovered a sterilisation technique to suppress and eradicate populations of mosquitoes carrying dengue, yellow fever and Zika. …
Existing regulatory controls sufficient to protect environment from onshore gas projects, report says Thursday September 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A new report says no additional environmental safeguards are required to mitigate the risks of onshore gas-extraction projects in Australia.
Promoted What does it all mean? The importance of data literacy Wednesday September 8, 2021 By Biotext Sponsored More than ever, policy development and decision making are built on data. When communicating data, we must begin by understanding the value and limitations of…
New tool forecasts number of COVID-19 infections on international flights Wednesday August 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal More than 48,000 COVID-19 cases would have entered Australia between January and May last year had the federal government not implemented travel bans.
Are mangroves and seagrasses the key to net emissions reduction? Friday August 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The CSIRO and BHP will attempt to measure and quantify the net emissions reduction potential of ‘blue carbon’ and restore Australia's coastal ecosystems.
Assessment app, evacuation tool among bushfire projects to receive $4.2m Wednesday July 28, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Bushfire Building Council of Australia will receive $3 million to develop an app that will assist people with protecting their homes from bushfires.
PM ‘upgrades’ federal support for NSW Wednesday July 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal NSW’s COVID-19 lockdown is also an economic issue, and the federal and state governments have expanded support payments for individuals and businesses.
Big data puts Victorian planning systems on the map Wednesday July 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Digital Twin Victoria can model different project scenarios to test the feasibility of proposals and troubleshoot project issues across different agencies.
CSIRO to lead $5m hydrogen RD&D program Wednesday July 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The CSIRO will lead a new initiative that aims to grow Australia’s hydrogen industry through collaboration between Australian and international research organisations.
CSIRO leads project to find effective COVID-19 treatments Friday July 2, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The project has received $1 million in funding from the Australian government’s Medical Research Future Fund, with CSIRO contributing the rest.
Commonwealth’s new Australian Climate Service begins operations Friday July 2, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The federal government's new service dedicated to sourcing and providing agencies with detailed climate and disaster information has officially gone live.
CSIRO’s new DNA test for ageing fish could support conservation Thursday June 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The CSIRO has developed a non-lethal DNA test that can improve management of wild fish populations by determining their age.
Renewables cheapest new-build power in Australia, CSIRO finds Tuesday June 8, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment Solar and wind continue to be the cheapest sources of new-build electricity in Australia, according to new research from the CSIRO and AEMO.
