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How adventurous female ‘eclipse chasers’ have contributed to science in Australia

Accounts of well-known historic discoveries in astronomy might leave the impression this work was only undertaken by men.

Indian-Australian biotechnologist Dr Parwinder Kaur named to STEM expert panel

Dr Parwinder Kaur, who originally who hails from Nawanshahr in Punjab, is the Director of DNA Zoo Australia and a University of Western Australia Public Policy Institute Fellow.

Six Indian and Sri Lankan-Australian women recognised as Superstars of STEM

Superstars of STEM aims to smash society’s gender assumptions about scientists and increase the public visibility of women and non-binary people in STEM.

Veena Nair wins Australian Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching

She began her teaching career in Mumbai, where she provided computers to low socio-economic schools and taught students how to code.

Four Sri Lankan Australians receive Multicultural Awards for Excellence

The 2022 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence recognise people and organisations who have fostered cross-cultural understanding.

Anjali and Aishwarya shine in Victorian Honour Roll of Women

Aishwarya Kansakar is a technology futurist while Anjali Shama is a passionate climate change activist.

Is selective school right for your child? Here are 7 questions to help you decide

Selective school places are highly sought-after – these schools feature prominently in the top schools for year 12 results. But they don’t have the fees of elite private schools.

Will ‘prioritising’ visa issues solve Australia’s teacher shortage?

Australian federal government projects a shortfall of more than 4,000 high school teachers by 2025.

Three Indian-Australians awarded Eureka Prize in Science 2022

Prof. Veena Sahajwalla, Prof. Sumeet Walia and Dr Arunima Malik, have been awarded Australian Museum's Eureka Prize in Science 2022.

A new book about 12 experiments that changed the world sidelines the role of beautiful theory in physics

#NationalScienceWeek: The book takes us through 12 important experiments within physics from roughly the last century and a half.

Must-read

Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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