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Research on Australia’s cities and regions: siloed, lacking vision and underfunded

Research on Australia’s cities and regions: siloed, lacking vision and underfunded

The sustainable transformation of Australia’s cities and regions is being hampered by institutional silos, perennial underfunding and lack of a national vision according to a new report by Future Earth Australia, a program of the Australian Academy of Science.

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Heading overseas? Measles is one of your risks. Get vaccinated.

Measles outbreaks are happening across the globe and are reaching Australia. In the past month, there have been confirmed cases in Perth, Sydney, the Gold Coast and Cairns. In light of these outbreaks, the Australian Academy of Science is urging Australians heading overseas, for business or pleasure, to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date.

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Leading scientists say fears about GM products are unjustified

It was a stunning admission by one of the leaders in the global fight against genetically modified food.

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Academy welcomes pragmatic approach to Defence Trade Controls

The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the findings of an independent review of the Defence Trade Controls Act.

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Earning Our Future—Science priorities for the federal election

The Australian Academy of Science today outlined science priorities for the 2019 federal election so Australia can earn its future.

Science back in Cabinet where it belongs

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the appointment of the Hon. Karen Andrews MP to Cabinet as the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology.

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Research Infrastructure Investment Plan welcomed but lack of detail concerning

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Research Infrastructure Investment Plan and its response to the Chief Scientist’s National Research Infrastructure Roadmap.

Australia’s leading scientists welcome critical computer infrastructure funding

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement to invest $70 million to upgrade two supercomputers at the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre.

Academy responds to science and innovation portfolio reshuffle

Academy responds to science and innovation portfolio reshuffle

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes newly appointed Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation, Senator Zed Seselja, and congratulates Minister Michaelia Cash on her appointment as Minister for Jobs and Innovation.