South West Science Fair – Exhibitors Day Event

South West Science Fair is back!   Join us at South West Science Fair 2024, a free, family-friendly community event filled with science themed fun. Solve it, build it, create it or experiment with it to discover or learn something new! South West Science Fair (SWSF) is bringing exhibitors from around WA to Bunbury Library…

Explore, Experiment, Excite

Explore, Experiment, Excite is part science stage show and part science festival!   Join us to celebrate the excitement of scientific discovery at the Narembeen Town Hall. The day will feature a science stage show followed by a Festival of Science to build awareness and an appreciation of science. The one-hour explosive Science Stage Show…

Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern

What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? How do Indigenous Australians make axes from stone? 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…

Printing Nature

An all ages workshop from 5-7pm on Friday 6 August, run on our Winter Art Exhibition opening night … learn about the chemistry, properties and history of dyes, inks and paints and use them to make beautiful artworks combining printmaking, drawing and painting. 

Young Tassie Scientists at Indie School Glenorchy

This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the Southern road trip are: Angus Olding (He/him), Chemist – Chemistry  Chelsea Long (She/Her), Antarctic scientist – Antarctica: Science & Policy …

Science Week Scavenger Hunt

Find the clues, answer the questions, and discover some of Australia’s greatest scientists and inventors. Drop into Brighton Library anytime from Saturday 10 August to Monday 19 August to complete the scavenger hunt and submit your entry. During normal library opening hours only. Everyone who completes the scavenger hunt goes into the draw to win…

Young Tassie Scientists at St Thomas More’s Catholic School

This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the North-East road trip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Zoology & Invasive Species Arjun Jothish Nair (He/him), Public…