Australian Capital Territory

Strike a pose for the Satellite Selfie

Canberrans and Northern Territorians are being encouraged to beam a message to Australia and the globe via space for the world’s largest ever Satellite Selfie. As part of National Science Week,

ACT Event Guide for 2020

This year National Science Week includes a variety of events that you can take part in from the comfort of your own home. The Week features over 30 different local events. “There are events for

2020 ACT Grant Recipients

The ACT National Science Week coordinating committee is thrilled to announce our 2020 seed grant recipients. This year National Science Week in the ACT is going virtual to align with changes due

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

The Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve was established in 1936. Soon after, a koala enclosure was built and the park has since been expanded to cover 54 sq km. The reserve includes Hanging Rock, where ...

Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary

Mulligans Flat is a 485 ha nature reserve on the edge of suburban Canberra. The reserve is enclosed by a predator proof fence that protects  reintroduced native species including eastern quolls ...

Mt Stromlo Observatory

Mt Stromlo Observatory Visitor Centre has a range of historic artefacts and interactive exhibits. There is also a heliostat projecting a large image of the Sun onto a table for observing sunspots ...