Join us in Birdsville for the sixth of our travelling launch of National Science Week 2025, celebrating the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in one of Australia’s most iconic and remote outback towns. We’ll gather at the Birdsville Hotel, a legendary outback pub that has stood since 1884, welcoming travellers from across the…
Topic: Environment and Nature
National Science Week 2025 Travelling Launch – Boulia Queensland
Join us in Boulia for the next stop of our travelling launch of National Science Week 2025, celebrating the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the outback town famous for its mysterious Min Min lights, ancient landscapes, and spectacular skies. We’ll gather at the Boulia Shire Hall, a central meeting place in this…
First Nations Economic Forum – Empowering Aboriginal communities through STEM
Coinciding with the United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the 2025 First Nations Economic Forum aims to build Indigenous economic independence through STEM. Explore how STEM can significantly boost community development, self-determination and employment outcomes. Dialogues will revolve around positive and sustainable community development (from an Indigenous perspective), and how STEM disciplines…
National Science Week 2025 Travelling Launch – Winton Queensland
Join us in Winton for the next stop of our travelling launch of National Science Week 2025, celebrating the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the poetic ‘dinosaur and dark sky’ heart of Central Queensland. We’ll gather at the Waltzing Matilda Centre, the world’s first museum dedicated to a song. Rebuilt after a…
Stayin’ Alive – Discovery Walk and nature spotlighting
A ranger, a botanist and an ecologist wander in the New England… and you’re invited join them! Come along to our visitor walks in the New England area to observe and question. Learn about local flora, fauna, insects and/or fungi. Our passionate and knowledgeable hosts will describe whatever species are able to be observed on…
Sketching Science – The art of plants
Have you ever really looked at a plant? With pencil in hand, you’ll zoom in on the tiniest details of leaf, flower and seed to uncover the secrets of how nature works. Who will notice the most, adults or kids? In this workshop, families will take time to slow down and observe like a scientist,…
Dr Jake Robinson Presents – Invisible Friends
Join Dr Jake Robinson as we chat about microbes: the very glue that holds ecosystems together. This topical and engaging talk counters the prevailing narrative of microbes as the bane of society, providing much-needed clarity on the overwhelmingly beneficial role they play. Discover how the micro-biome is highly relevant to environmental issues and how microbes…
Yarun Ecoflix
Stay tuned, details of this year’s films will be announced shortly! Along with the fabulous films, before the screening and during intermission you’ll have a chance to mingle with members of local environment groups and BIEPA Project volunteers, who’ll be on-hand displaying all about local projects here on Bribie.
The Kids STEM Festival Kalgoorlie
Come and experience the wonder of STEM at our free Community Session on Wednesday 13 August, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Graduation Hall, WA School of Mines (Curtin Kalgoorlie Campus). This family-friendly event is open to everyone and features an exciting lineup of hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities. Kids can…
Little Homes, Big Impact! Little homes on our patch
Meet local author Joy Stone for a journey into her book, The Little Homes on Honey Patch, and discover ways to enhance habitat in your own patch—including how to create nestboxes for local birds and animals. Suitable for families and interested individuals. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring Victoria program. Book sales and signings. BOOKINGS REQUIRED