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Northern Rivers Bottled Water Under Review
Northern Rivers Bottled Water Under Review

Minister for Regional Water Niall Blair has today announced an independent review into the impacts of the bottled water industry on groundwater sources in the Northern Rivers.

Newcastle Researcher Named NSW Scientist of the Year
Newcastle Researcher Named NSW Scientist of the Year

Distinguished neurogastroenterologist Laureate Professor Nick Talley AC from the University of Newcastle has been named NSW Scientist of the Year.

Coding Challenge Gives Students a Head Start
Coding Challenge Gives Students a Head Start

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has launched a new program which will set NSW high school students up for the jobs of future by giving them hands-on experience in the basics of computer programming.

NSW Space Research Part of $6.8 Million Infrastructure Boost
NSW Space Research Part of $6.8 Million Infrastructure Boost

The Acting Chief Scientist & Engineer; Dr Chris Armstrong; has today announced a multi-million dollar funding injection for the state's strategic research infrastructure; including a significant boost for our space research capabilities.

Illawarra Grammar Student First in State to Receive New Young Scientists Grant
Illawarra Grammar Student First in State to Receive New Young Scientists Grant

Illawarra Grammar School student and young inventor; Macinley Butson (17); has been named the first high school student in the State to receive a grant from the NSW Government's new Supporting Young Scientists Program.

New NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer appointed
New NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer appointed

The NSW Government has appointed world-renowned robotics expert Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte the next NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer.