Science & Technology

Australian Science and Technology : Selected Websites

National Library of Australia guide to useful internet sites for Australian science and technology. These science and technology sites on the Internet provide a starting place for researchers in this field. They provide a diverse range of information on Australian science and technology resources as well as providing links to other useful sites.

www.nla.gov.au

Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS)

The Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) provides scientific advice to government in support of more profitable, competitive and sustainable, Australian agricultural, food, fisheries and forestry industries and enhancing the natural resource base to achieve greater national wealth and stronger rural and regional communities.

www.daff.gov.au

Chief Scientist for Australia

Professor Penny D Sackett, as Chief Scientist for Australia, provides high-level independent advice to the Government on science, technology and innovation issues of central or emerging importance.

www.chiefscientist.gov.au

CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Discover one of the world's largest and most diverse scientific, industrial research organisations. Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is a world-class research organisation supporting Australia's industry needs.

www.csiro.au

Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)

The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is part of the Department of Defence. It gives professional, impartial and informed advice on science and technology best suited to Australia's defence and security needs.

www.dsto.defence.gov.au

Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR)

The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research strives as a key priority to encourage the sustainable growth of Australian industries by developing a national innovation system that drives knowledge creation, cutting edge science and research, international competitiveness and greater productivity.

www.innovation.gov.au

National Science Week

For over ten years, National Science Week has been celebrating the contribution of Australian scientists to the world, encouraging interest in scientific pursuits and inspiring people to become fascinated by the world in which we live.

www.scienceweek.info.au

Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science are a national tribute to excellent and dedicated work in Australian science and science teaching.

grants.innovation.gov.au

Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (NSTC)

Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre is Australia's leading interactive science and technology centre. To achieve its aim of promoting greater understanding and awareness of science and technology within the community, Questacon is committed to making an experience with science and technology fun, educational and interactive.

www.questacon.edu.au

Science and research

Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research index page which links to science agencies, and other Australian Government sites for research, science, and higher education.

www.innovation.gov.au

Science Image

Science Image is an image library specialising in science and nature, presented by CSIRO, Australia's major science research organisation.

www.scienceimage.csiro.au

Science Matters

Science Matters eNewsletter is the Australian Government's official source of news affecting the science and technology sector and complements resources available on the Australian Government's science portal.

www.innovation.gov.au

Science Portal

The Science Portal provides a one-stop access to a host of information on Australian science, science policy, research grants and programs, research institutions, directories and databases and innovation.

www.science.gov.au

Understanding through Science

Science is central to the achievement of the aims of Australia's Antarctic Program which are to promote the value of the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions for the benefit of human kind, protect the integrity of their unique wildlife, ecosystems and pristine environments, and to understand how these regions influence the physical processes that drive the climate and the ecology of our planet.