Renowned Australian physicist Dr Cathy Foley has been appointed Australia’s Chief Scientist for 2021.
Foley, who was the CSIRO’s Chief Scientist for the past two years, will take over from Dr Alan
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New CSIRO face mask testing facility opens in Melbourne
An Australian-first testing facility will enable local manufacturers of surgical face masks to fast-track the supply for frontline health workers.
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews
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Defence to increase national ventilator capacity
A new Defence-led Rapid Response Group has been established to increase domestic stocks of invasive ventilators as part of Australia’s response to COVID-19.
The group seeks to identify a prototype
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China and Australia strengthen ties in science
A $4.7 million boost from the Australian government will strengthen innovation and science links with China to help tackle challenges facing key industry sectors, with a focus on developing medical and
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