Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
CSIRO considers drug sweep
CSIRO is considering random drug testing for all staff, visitors, and contractors at its sites across the country.
Defence seeks STEM women
The Defence Department has announced a recruitment drive with a 50 per cent target for attracting experienced female professionals in STEM fields.
Island returned to original name
A land mass briefly known as Fraser Island has reverted to its original name, K’gari.
Rocky origins outlined
A new study shows the molecules needed for life on Earth may have come from meteors or volcanoes.
Science frees Folbigg
A concerted effort by scientific authorities has helped secure the release of Kathleen Folbigg from prison after 20 years.
Sea labs set sail
CSIRO is bringing together international laboratories to help improve ocean studies.
More smoke laws coming
New legislation could see health warnings on individual cigarettes and graphic images on cigarette packets.
Power perception timed
The human brain can identify people in power at lightning speed, research shows.
SA tightens protest laws
South Australia has passed a new law imposing harsh penalties on those who obstruct public places.
Ancient trade links dated
Australian researchers have helped reveal the earliest evidence for long-distance trade between Egypt and Greece.
TAFE travel under review
A $250 travel card for regional NSW students and apprentices is under review.
NIAA fraud risk reviewed
An audit has called for the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) to take a more proactive approach in managing potential provider fraud.
CSIRO seeks mobile hydrogen
CSIRO has launched a $10 million project to build Australia’s first movable hydrogen generator.
Dingo DNA shows high purity
New research challenges the view that pure dingoes are declining due to crossbreeding with domestic dogs.
NT summit seeks care
A recent event brought ‘peacemakers’ from across the NT together to discuss conflict resolution.
WA updates IP policy
The WA Government is launching what it says is a global best practice IP policy.
Deep brain links plotted
New research has revealed features of early human brain development are mimicked in the brains of marsupials.