What makes thousands of people stay up all night, driving to remote locations, squinting at the sky, and obsessively checking space weather forecasts? The quest to see the Southern Lights, or Aurora Australis, has developed something of a cult following — forging a substantial community of scientists, awe seekers, astrophotographers, and nature lovers. In this…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
The Beaker Street Game Show
Ladies and gentlemen! Science lovers, fact-checkers, and Wikipedia editors! It’s the show where Australia’s science glitterati face off for epic showdowns of wit, wisdom, and utter irrelevance. Hosted by the one-and-only Myf Warhurst and with a raft of special guests to knock your nerdy socks off, the Beaker Street Game Show is back, baby! This…
Beyond The Stars: Seeing the sky through Aboriginal eyes
We all look up at the same night sky, but we don’t all see the same thing. In this captivating and family-friendly talk, astrophysicist and Wiradjuri woman Dr Kirsten Banks invites you to reimagine the cosmos. Starting with familiar constellations like Orion and the Southern Cross, Kirsten gently unpacks the Western view of the stars…
No One’s Getting Out Of Here Alive
Death’s the only sure thing in life, so why don’t we talk about it? Can funerals be fun? What’s the best body disposal method? You’re invited to a surprisingly uplifting evening with some of Australia’s most buoyant death and dying experts, Tasmanian Aboriginal knowledge holders, and a few special guests. Come for the bad bagpipe…
BIG Science Fair 2025
The BIG Science Fair is open to students from years 5 to 12 on the Northwest and West Coasts of Tasmania. Tasmanian students participate in state-wide, national, and even worldwide STEM competitions. There is a new project category where projects have the chance to represent Australia at the International Science and Engineering Fair in America….
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60 000+ years of Indigenous culture? This National Science Week, discover the answers to these questions (and more) at the Indigenous Science Experience at the Redfern Community Centre….
ERTHWRX25 – Celebrating science, environment, arts and culture
The Corridor Project (TCP) and the Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub proudly present ERTHWRX25, a multi-day community event bringing together scientists, cultural knowledge holders, artists, architects, ecologists, and academics for engaging talks, exhibitions, and hands-on workshops. Celebrating a decade of programming, ERTHWRX25 will present a 10-year retrospective of Science, Arts & Cultural initiatives that have…
Backyard Biology: Nature detective kits
Do you love being outside and exploring nature? Become a Nature Detective! Pick up a free Backyard Biology Kit and become a real nature detective! Inside the kit, you’ll find cool tools like a magnifying glass, a bug jar, a plant guide, and a nature journal to help you discover the amazing world of insects and…
Science all around!
Help your little one to discover and investigate the world around them. Join other preschoolers in group experiments and displays that will inspire and ignite the curiosity of learning STEM.
East Kimberley School Boat Building Challenge and Family Day
What floats your boat? That’s the pivotal question in our boat building challenge. Schools will face off in a challenge to build the best vessel using only use recycled and ‘found materials’ from the local environment. Family and community members are encouraged to attend, help out or even challenge the students with their own boat building…