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Vale Professor Justin Yerbury AM
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Vale Professor Justin Yerbury AM

Renowned molecular biologist Professor Justin Yerbury AM has died, aged 49.

OCSE and RFS Host French Bushfire Delegation
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OCSE and RFS Host French Bushfire Delegation

Event shares key learnings and innovations in bushfire management and response.

Independent inquiry into Menindee Fish Deaths
Independent Reports
Independent inquiry into Menindee Fish Deaths

The Office of the Chief Scientist & Engineer will conduct an independent review into the March 2023 Menindee fish deaths.

Next Generation Scientists and Coders to Benefit from Bushfire STEM in Schools Program
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Next Generation Scientists and Coders to Benefit from Bushfire STEM in Schools Program

Two new bushfire-focused courses will reach a broad range of NSW students and teachers.

$6 Million for Researchers and Startups to Make their Mark in Biotech Infrastructure
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$6 Million for Researchers and Startups to Make their Mark in Biotech Infrastructure

New fund to accelerate the scale up and investment in biomanufacturing.

Global Leader to Operate $96 Million RNA Facility at Macquarie University
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Global Leader to Operate $96 Million RNA Facility at Macquarie University

First-of-its-kind RNA research and pilot manufacturing facility to be built at Macquarie University, operated by Myeloid Therapeutics.