Put on your favourite pyjamas, grab a drink, and get ready for a brilliant night in! To celebrate National Science Week, we are bringing the ultimate science trivia experience straight to your couch with Pub Trivia in your Pyjamas. Hosted by the fabulous duo, Karen Player and Vanessa Barrett, this special event will test your…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Plants for Space Green Juice Wet Lab – Indigenous plant talk
What if we told you that by the end of this workshop, you’d be turning a handful of spinach into actual noodles using real food science? No, seriously, it’s going to get weird, wonderful and wildly delicious. Welcome to the Molecular Space Kitchen — where chemistry meets cooking meets outer space! This mind-blowing two-hour workshop…
Science in Oberon – More than you imagine
To mark National Science Week 2026, Oberon Citizen Science Network (OCSN) is proud to present a free community event on Saturday 15th August: “Science in Oberon: More than you imagine!” at the Malachi Gilmore Hall, an art deco architectural gem. From 10:00am to 12:30pm on Saturday 15th August, the Malachi Gilmore Hall will open to the…
Oceans of Hope
David Ritter | Aaron Fa’Aoso | Rebecca Huntley Australians are a proud oceanic people. None more so than Indigenous Australians who have always nourished Country and lived in balance with nature. But whether it’s swimming, surfing, snorkelling, fishing, exploring the tide pools, walking along the coastline or enjoying the view, Aussies love spending time in…
Daniel Joinbee – Indigenous aerospace trailblazer
From a family story rooted in Yarrabah, Far North Queensland, to the lawns of the White House in Washington DC, Daniel Joinbee has packed a lot into the first thirty-five years of his life. He’s a proud Gunggandji man, the first Air Force officer to receive his navy diving and demolitions qualifications, founder of Australia’s first and only 100% Aboriginal-owned aerospace…
Water Exhibition – Opening exhibition and engaging panel discussion
Celebrate National Science Week in August with us at the Bond Street Event Centre for a major art exhibition about ‘Water’. Four Gippsland based artists will be exhibiting works related to the ‘Water’ theme. The collection of works will form the basis for an artist talk and panel discussion. All four participating artists will form…
FREE webinars – Join the CSIRO Research Vessel (RV) Investigator on the Great Barrier Reef
Bring seafloor science into your classroom! Join researchers onboard the RV Investigator as they explore the seafloor of the southern Great Barrier Reef. Shaped by over 20,000 years of sea-level change, the region holds ecological, geological and cultural stories – from submerged river valleys to reef systems formed as seas flooded the continental shelf1. Through…
Passageways [Caminos]
Red Dirt Poetry Festival will take wing with our opening night event: Passageways [Caminos] Our first event for the festival is Passageways [Caminos] where science meets poetry. This year, we have joined forces with Chile’s International Poetry Festival (ACRUX – Festival Internacional de Poesia) to create a unique cultural exchange, connecting communities from coasts to…
Noongar Two-Way Learning Walk at Kings Park
Join us this National Science Week for a one-hour walk on Country, guided by a Noongar educator. This educational tour will provide you with an insight into traditional scientific practices and knowledges of the Noongar people, with hands-on activities. Noongar educator, Rickeeta Walley, will teach you about the local plant species and they ways in…
Taste of Country – Palawa Fine Dining and Cultural Tour
Join Palawa Kipli’s Kitana Mansell for an unforgettable cultural and culinary experience at Piyura Kitina/Risdon Cove. This powerful gathering is more than just a meal. It’s a journey into the heart of Palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) culture, where every bite tells a story of Country, tradition, and renewal. As you taste the flavours of Country, you’ll…