Find out what makes the centre of Victoria the perfect place to view the wonders of space.
View of the Andromeda galaxy through a telescope
Science and Technology
A cluster of purple and blue stars in the night sky
Unlocking the world of science in regional Victoria
To celebrate this year’s National Science Week, we look at some of the exciting projects that are sparking curiosity and innovation in our regions.
Channel Seven meteorologist Jane Bunn smiling to camera with a farm in the background
From the cloud to the crops: transforming the future of farming
VIDEO: How one Victorian business is using machine learning to create hyperlocal weather forecasts for farmers.
Elisabetta Barberio
Two women challenging how we see the world
To mark International Women’s Day, we profile two women who are working to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive world for women in science.
A person on the roof of a house installing solar panels with a clear blue sky in the background
Whittlesea community groups are leading the charge to renewable energy
The Whittlesea Community Energy Transition Project is giving community groups their own renewable energy solutions to help power their facilities.
Photograph of Dr Cass Walker smiling, kneeling in a lentil crop against a cloudy sky
Dr Walker has her finger on the pulse of research
The investment in a new glasshouse and incubation hub at Horsham SmartFarm is welcome news for researchers like Dr Cass Walker.
Photograph of Adjunct Associate Professor Helen Frazer standing at a podium in front of a microphone smiling
Transforming breast cancer screening with artificial intelligence
Computers that can quickly and accurately identify cancer patterns have the potential to save lives and transform the breast screening process.
Side by side pf two photos - on the left is Lana Russel outside smiling on a sunny day, on the right is Lee Manning in front of an SES truck and holding her SES uniform
Celebrating Australasian Women in Emergencies Day
Today, on Australasian Women in Emergencies Day, we're honouring the valuable contribution of women in emergency management and disaster resilience.
Truck driving through a mine
Building a lab to shine a light on dark matter
Adapt and overcome was the motto of the team from HTROON constructions, which last month handed over the keys to the Stawell Underground Physics Lab.
An exterior group shot at the opening of the portable animal health testing laboratory in Dili
Australian lab operating in Timor-Leste a winner for animal health
In Timor-Leste, Agriculture Victoria is helping to safe-guard Australia from international biosecurity risks – and it’s already paying dividends.
Collage of three photos featuring: Victoria Fitzgerald, Rami Eid and Jessica Hunt
Careers STEM from curiosity
For National Science Week 2022, six scientists working across the resources sector highlight what inspired them and their careers.
Overhead view of Shimroth Thomas, international student graduate and founder of Melbourne start-up Phycoforms, and a series of the building materials he made
Seaweed offers new sustainable building approach
A Melbourne start-up designing building materials using seaweed residue as a replacement for cement is in the early stages of testing and development.
Businesses partner with students to solve tech challenges at SummerTechLIVE
VIDEO: Does your business have a digital technology problem you need help to solve?
A bug’s life – becoming a pest management master
Get Back! The man disbanding the beetles from Victoria’s orchards has more than history on his side.
Man in white lab coat, sunglasses and blue gloves inspecting one of the growing cannabis plants he is surrounded by
Cracking the code on medicinal cannabis
In 2016, Victoria legalised the use of medicinal cannabis, and since then scientists have improved strains to produce better health products.
Tarantula Nebula by Astronomical Society of Victoria
The sky’s no limit at the Astronomical Society of Victoria
The Astronomical Society of Victoria’s all-abilities telescope is making the cosmos more accessible.
Abhi and Smit (centre L-R) have enjoyed working on a new tech project with Sonia and Erin (outside L and R) from startup, Mountoken
At the cutting edge of tech
Working with a startup has been an exciting experience for students taking part in SummerTech LIVE.
Frontline chickens to enjoy a well-earned roost in retirement
Victoria’s sentinel chickens have been retired thanks to new testing and surveillance methods in detecting mosquito-borne viruses.
