Bittern Quest – Boom or bust! (morning)

Interested in making a difference for threatened bird species? Here’s a rare National Science Week opportunity to help analyse data collected by CallTrackers – citizen scientists who have been volunteering their time across Tasmania to help find out how these species are going. Are current conservation efforts working? First, you’ll get to quiz the presenters on what…

Discover CallTrackers at Queenstown Library

Join us to explore the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night… From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around us at night yet go unnoticed. We’re inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers project:…

Discover CallTrackers at St Helens Library

Join us to explore the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night… From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around us at night yet go unnoticed. We’re inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers project:…

Discover CallTrackers at Launceston Library

Join us to explore the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night… From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around us at night yet go unnoticed. We’re inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers project:…

Discover CallTrackers at Smithton Library

Join us to explore the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night… From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around us at night yet go unnoticed. We’re inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers project:…

2025 Science Roadshow by Bundy High

Bundaberg State High School students will travel to primary schools in Bundaberg and deliver a fun and interactive show. Our science presenters will do exciting demonstrations of chemistry, physics and biology with displays using dry ice, force and friction, conductivity, pressure, and magnetism. Primary students will get the chance to get up on stage and…

Science in the Brewery

Join us for our second captivating evening celebrating innovation and discovery. Science in the Brewery is all about engaging and informing our community, sharing our knowledge and sparking discussions about all things SCIENCE! Co-hosted by Inspiring Australia Gladstone STEM Hub Network and Ward’s Brewery, this event is a highlight of National Science Week.  Whether you’re a scientist,…

Upper Mountains Science Hub: Talking Science at Scenic World

Welcome to the Upper Mountains Science Hub event, where we’re Talking Science @ Scenic World! Join us for an exciting in-person gathering at the stunning location of Scenic World. Dive into fascinating discussions, engage with fellow science enthusiasts, and explore the wonders of the natural world. Hear from passionate researchers and conservationists, learn about their work and get…

Cetacean Rights – Why whales (large and small) matter…

What vital ecological functions do cetaceans, large and small, perform? How does our exploitation, past and present, diminish their abilities to perform these extraordinarily important actions thus placing them, ourselves and the planet at large at risk? These are fundamental questions regarding our own survival. Our focus in 2025 will be highlighting Dolphin Watch core business…

Specimens Across Time

A 200th birthday tribute to Baron von Mueller. Join us for a special National Science Week public talk and step behind the scenes of the National Herbarium of Victoria. This year marks 200 years since the birth of Baron Ferdinand von Mueller—global scientific powerhouse, intrepid explorer, and founder of what is now the National Herbarium…