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Howard Florey’s 114th birthday
September 24, 2012
Celebrating Howard Florey’s achievements, 114 years since his birth Read More »
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Matthew Hill stands tall amongst Victoria’s 2011 winners
November 29, 2011
From effectively capturing dangerous gases to producing better solar energy solutions; from protecting our families from Alzheimer’s to reducing the … Read More »
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Graeme Clark wins 2011 CSL Florey Medal
November 21, 2011
Bionic ear inventor Prof Graeme Clark today accepted the CSL Florey Medal and $50,000 prize for his pioneering work over … Read More »
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2011 SA Tall Poppy of the Year Awarded
November 9, 2011
Dr Craig Priest, Research Fellow at the Ian Wark Institute (University of South Australia), was named the 2011 SA Tall … Read More »
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NSW celebrates its 2011 Young Tall Poppy Scientists
November 3, 2011
Power plant avoids carbon tax and trains run smoothly, or Einstein’s theory of general relativity is confirmed. These could be … Read More »
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Standing tall for Tasmanian science
October 12, 2011
Getting exercise, quitting cigarrettes and the devastating impact of plastic on our wildlife. Three 2011 Tasmanian Young Tall Poppies were … Read More »
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South Australian Governor hosts 2011 SA Tall Poppy Awards
August 30, 2011
His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR presented the 2011 SA Tall Poppy Awards with Professor Ross McKinnon, Director of Research at the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer and South Australian Director of the Tall Poppy Campaign. Read More »
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ACT celebrates its Young Tall Poppy Scientists
August 18, 2011
Advances for air traffic operations, plasma physics, plant defence mechanisms and youth mental health – four outstanding young scientists were … Read More »
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Grilling the Sitting – Sedentary Living
August 18, 2011
In today’s tech-driven world – whether it be in front of a computer or on the couch at home – … Read More »
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Australia’s new Chief Scientist
April 20, 2011
Professor Ian Chubb AC’s appointment to this prime science role for Australia has been generally welcomed given his expertise, vast … Read More »