Australian Astronomy

The Conversation: Step by step, we’re tackling gender equity in Australian astronomy

The Conversation: Science needs true diversity to succeed – and Australian astronomy shows how we can get it

Australian astronomy punches well above its weight, in terms of the research it leads and the facilities it houses. We have made remarkable discoveries in the past year alone. Our scientists have ...

Science needs true diversity to succeed – and Australian astronomy shows how we can get it

The Australian: Scientists warn ESO exit risks Australia falling behind in global astronomy innovation

Around the world, research agencies are struggling to achieve gender parity. A paper published in Nature Astronomy reports how a national Australian astronomy center achieved equal numbers of women ...

Two amateur astronomy projects were awarded the 2022 Page Medal on Saturday 16 April at the National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers held online. The six friends who make up The Backyard ...

An Australian astronomy research centre has achieved gender parity across all its personnel with a five-year programme of education and affirmative action. Leaders say their approach could be applied ...

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. [N 6] It has a land area of 7,688,287 …

Australians, colloquially known as Aussies, [30] are the citizens, nationals and individuals associated with the country of Australia. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or ethno-cultural. [31] For …

From a 14-year-old history-maker to strikers snapped up by European giants, the A-League Women’s has unearthed extraordinary talent that will shape the next era of Australian football.

7News brings you the latest local news from Australia. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's Australian …

From egg-laying mammals to thorn-studded lizards and desert-dwelling frogs, Australian animals are as bizarre as creatures get on this planet. Sure, we have a fair share of iconic and instantly …

28 Unique Australian Animals and Where to See Them in the Wild

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Scientists fear the end of a European space partnership may harm Australian innovation

The Australian government has decided not to pursue a $500 million membership with the European Southern Observatory. Astronomers have criticised the decision, saying it will hamper research and ...

Scientists fear the end of a European space partnership may harm Australian innovation

ARC Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3D (ASTRO 3D) Around the world, research agencies are struggling to achieve gender parity. A paper published in Nature Astronomy today reports how ...

The number of women at the most senior levels in the Australian astronomical community remains low despite many positive steps in supporting gender equity. Women make up only 17% of positions at full ...

Australian Astronomical Optics at Macquarie University has partnered with Swinburne University to process a cosmic data deluge from the Rubin Observatory, supporting the world's largest sky survey ...

SpaceNews: Western Australia Invests $26M in Astronomy and the Square Kilometre Array

The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), based in Perth, Western Australia, has been extended for another five years thanks to a $26M investment announced by WA Premier Colin ...

Scientists warn ESO exit risks Australia falling behind in global astronomy innovation

Two new coins have been released by the Royal Australian Mint to celebrate the astronomical knowledge and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The new coins released by the ...

Couriermail: Scientists warn ESO exit risks Australia falling behind in global astronomy innovation

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Australian science policy is in a confused place. The government is negotiating with the European Union to join the Horizon Europe ...

A team of Australian and Spanish astronomers have caught a greedy galaxy gobbling on its neighbors and leaving crumbs of evidence about its dietary past. Galaxies grow by churning loose […] ...

Astronomy is entering an exciting new era of exploration. Extremely large optical telescopes, including the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), which is due to be built in Chile in 2021, will allow ...

CSIRO’s astronomy, spacecraft tracking and space science activities will be headed up by a new leader, with the announcement today that Dr. Lewis Ball has been appointed as the incoming Chief for ...

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. [N 6] It has a land area of 7,688,287 km 2 (2,968,464 sq mi), making it the sixth-largest country in the world. Australia is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent. It is a megadiverse country, and its size ...

Australians, colloquially known as Aussies, [30] are the citizens, nationals and individuals associated with the country of Australia. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or ethno-cultural. [31] For most Australians, several (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of their being Australian. Australian law does not provide for any racial or ethnic ...

7News brings you the latest local news from Australia. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's Australian news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7News.

From egg-laying mammals to thorn-studded lizards and desert-dwelling frogs, Australian animals are as bizarre as creatures get on this planet. Sure, we have a fair share of iconic and instantly recognisable animals like the kangaroo,

Australian science policy is in a confused place. The government is negotiating with the European Union to join the Horizon Europe program for funding and collaboration. Australian facilities are ...

Explores the astronomical traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, whose observations may be the first forms of astronomy conducted worldwide.

Nature: This astronomy centre just achieved gender parity. Here’s how it happened

The Conversation: In 5 years, this Australian astrophysics lab reached 50% women. Here’s how they did it