What floats your boat? That’s the pivotal question in our boat building challenge. Schools will face off in a challenge to build the best vessel using only use recycled and ‘found materials’ from the local environment. Family and community members are encouraged to attend, help out or even challenge the students with their own boat building…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Science Alive!
Science Alive! is the largest, single, interactive science exhibition in Australia. With a diverse range of exhibitors and interactive displays, this is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to engage with science in a fun and meaningful way. There will also be dynamic performances and shows, which promise to be both educational and…
CSI: eDNA – Solving Eco-Crimes with Environmental DNA
Calling all science sleuths! Join us for CSI: eDNA – Solving Eco-Crimes with Environmental DNA where you become the forensic scientist solving mysterious environmental crimes! Ever wondered how scientists track down invisible wildlife or identify polluters who dump chemicals in waterways? Environmental DNA (eDNA) is like nature’s fingerprint system – and we’re putting this cutting-edge…
Gladstone Art Science Innovation Fest
The Gladstone Art Science Innovation Festival aims to bring the broad community together under the STEAM banner, to celebrate a community undergoing an energy transition. Regional Australians are some of our greatest innovators, and this 2-day event will bring together the science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics communities from research, education and industry. The program…
Buzz into Science
Buzz into science and a sweet day of discovery. Bees are not just cute and fuzzy – they’re super important to life on Earth! At this event, you’ll become a bee expert and have loads of fun with your friends and family. You’ll go home with sweet memories… and maybe even a pot of honey!…
Jurassic Wonders
Step into a world of roaring adventure! Get ready for Jurassic Wonders – the ultimate hands-on science spectacular for curious kids aged 3–11 and their families. Packed with excitement and discovery, this one-of-a-kind event is where dinosaurs roam, stars shine, and ancient cultures come to life. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be swept into…
Southern Nights – The Science and Beauty of Aurora Australis
A powerful photographic journey revealing Tasmania’s unique connection to the southern lights. During the 2025 solar maximum, this exhibition showcases award-winning photography that captures aurora australis as it illuminates Tasmania’s dark night skies. The collection celebrates Tasmania’s position as Australia’s best aurora viewing location. Each photograph captures different aurora forms including arcs, rays, curtains, and…
Jingili Science Expo and Science Fair Extravaganza
The Jingili Primary School Science Expo and Science Fair Extravaganza returns! July 31 is all about discovery at the Science Expo. Think like a scientist with awesome hands-on experiments. Ask smart questions, guess what happens with predictions and test your ideas. Learn how science helps us understand the world around us from visiting scientists and…
Space Music Presented by Australian Baroque
Presented by Australian Baroque at Koorliny Arts Centre, Kwinana, enjoy stunning NASA imagery and film accompanied by a chamber ensemble. Two special performances of the special musical extravaganza, where astrophysicist and Venusian Volcanologist Dr Antony Brian joins Australian Baroque to take you on a multi-sensory journey through space and time. Australian Baroque is a national ensemble…
Junior Brain Games
Think science is just boring equations or something only brainiacs do? Think again! Science is everywhere—helping us create, play, and discover amazing things about the world. And this National Science Week, you get to be part of the action! Gunnedah Library is transforming into a science wonderland with Junior Brain Games and Crafty Creations. Get…