Premium Columnists The Mission Economy: Take off or failure to launch? Economy & Industry In both structure and approach, Australia’s economy already has ‘mission’-like elements. So, is Australia already a mission economy?
New insights into Hunga volcano eruption from ANSTO September 8, 2022 By Dan Holmes Energy & Environment New analysis from an Auckland research team provides insights into why Tonga’s Hunga volcano eruption was so violent.
Australia must adapt to an unpredictable biosecurity environment, says DAFF September 8, 2022 By Dan Holmes Federal Although Australia’s preparedness was ‘robust’, climate change will create more unpredictable conditions, says The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry […]
CSIRO remains ready to support Artemis I launch September 7, 2022 By Dan Holmes Australian Capital Territory The launch of NASA’s CSIRO-supported Artemis I rocket has been postponed for a second time, this time due to engine issues.
Premium Insights and analysis Back to the future for ABS’ digital grand design September 2, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social The Australian Bureau of Statistics is set to resume its ongoing transformation at full pace, as a largely vaccinated nation learns to juggle plagues, work and life.
Queensland drops vaccine mandate for private health workers September 2, 2022 By Dan Holmes Health Health minister Yvette D’Ath says QLD department and frontline workers will still have to stay up to date with their COVID vaccinations.
Premium Columnists Pandemic preparedness and the integrated cycle September 1, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Public health and science experts are warning policymakers in Australia that preparedness for the next virus is of the essence.
Report shows more scientific solutions needed for future pandemic preparedness September 1, 2022 By Dan Holmes Defence The CSIRO says Australia could better leverage science and technology to avoid blunt instruments like lockdowns and border closures.
Six ways government can boost pandemic emergency response in Australia August 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology A new CSIRO report highlights six science and technology areas that will help boost national preparedness for future pandemic outbreaks.
Premium Interviews APS future focus for Foley’s science agenda August 19, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Australia’s chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley talks about embedding and leveraging scientific expertise in the APS, and advising the government.
New technology could boost Australia’s plastics recycling August 17, 2022 By Dan Holmes Australian Capital Territory Envirotech company Samsara Eco has developed an enzyme that breaks down plastic into its original building blocks for reuse.
Australia’s biosecurity system remains enviable, says CSIRO August 11, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment CSIRO’s Kirsten Rose disagrees with a statement Australia’s biosecurity has not been treated with the level of importance it deserves.
CSIRO report: Melting Antarctic ice sheet cause for global sea level rise concerns August 9, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Scientists have found the ocean has been warming over the continental slope by up to 2º-3ºC since the earlier half of the 20th century.
Premium Interviews Policymakers should pay attention to telehealth’s transformation potential in Australian healthcare August 8, 2022 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks The criteria for accessing telehealth should be relaxed by the government across the board, argues Coviu CEO Dr Silvia Pfeiffer.
CSIRO program to upskill research teams August 3, 2022 By Dan Holmes Federal The return of CSIRO’s ON program marks Australian researchers’ opportunity to build their entrepreneurial and commercialisation skills.