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Australia-Israel collaboration achieves first nanophotonic topological system
Australia-Israel collaboration achieves first nanophotonic topological system

The research findings are a key advance towards the development of robust optical circuits that have the potential of enabling large-scale optical integration and quantum information processing.

Australia’s first cellular genomic research facility
Australia’s first cellular genomic research facility

The NSW Government will contribute $5 million towards the new Garvan-Weizmann Centre for Cellular Genomics in Sydney.

Regional Hubs to bring science and technology to life in NSW communities
Regional Hubs to bring science and technology to life in NSW communities

Inspiring Australia has awarded more than $80;000 to nine Hubs to raise awareness about science; technology; engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Williamtown Contamination Expert Panel welcomes voluntary Hunter River prawning ban
Williamtown Contamination Expert Panel welcomes voluntary Hunter River prawning ban

The indefinite self-imposed ban on trawlers comes after elevated levels of PFOS were found in prawns.

Sydney's best engineers celebrated
Sydney's best engineers celebrated

Arup took out the top gong; the Bradfield Award; at Engineers Australia's 2015 NSW Showcase Dinner -- in recognition of its outstanding achievement in Engineering Excellence in NSW.

Update from the Williamtown Contamination Expert Panel
Update from the Williamtown Contamination Expert Panel

Panel members discussed a wide range of issues; including sampling and timing matters; at their ninth meeting.