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The Australian Government has announced its 2026–27 Budget, and includes measures for us to continue delivering the Future Made in Australia agenda. See our Budget overview: industry.gov.au/news/announc…
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Australia and the EU are launching treaty negotiations on association to @HorizonEU This will provide our researchers, businesses and industry with access to more #HorizonEurope funding than we’ve had before. Read more: spklr.io/6016EyKE6 @EUScienceInnov
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The new #SERD report Ambitious Australia includes recommendations across Australia’s #RDI system, informed by stakeholder consultation. It considers Australia’s science activities. The government is considering the report. Read the report👉🏼spklr.io/6011EHe7S
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Save the date 🧪✨ #NationalScienceWeek is back from 15–23 August. Step inside an athlete’s brain 🧠, go stargazing 🔭 and dive into First Nations science and tech. Last year 3 million people joined 2,500 events 🎉 Meet this year’s grant recipients 👉🏼 spklr.io/6019DNK1V
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Our team is taking a short break and will return on 2 January. We’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.🎄 🌟
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Nominations for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science close this week! Submit your nomination by 5pm AEDT, 18 December 2025. Follow the links in the threads to nominate. #PMPrizes
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🏆 The Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems: spklr.io/6019BmNjX

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Watch the #PMPrizes highlights reel or learn more about the 2025 #PMPrizes recipients: spklr.io/6015BXPXJ Get inspired to nominate for the 2026 Prizes.
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Thinking of nominating someone for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science? Guidelines are out now. 📅 Nominations for #PMPrizes open 22 Oct. 🔗 Learn more: industry.gov.au/news/were-an…
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Interested in nominating someone for the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems? Join us for an information session on: 📅 Tuesday 2 December ⏰ 2:00pm AEDT 👉 register now: industry.gov.au/news/nominat…
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Know someone making a meaningful and inspiring contribution to science? Nominations are now open for the 2026 #PMPrizes: spklr.io/6015BK4HU

ALT Nominations for the 2026 Prime Ministers Prize for Science are now open

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Interested in nominating someone for the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems? Join us for an information session on: 📅 Tuesday 2 December ⏰ 2:00pm AEDT 👉 register now: industry.gov.au/news/nominat…
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Nominations are open for 2026 #PMPrizes, so start thinking about who you’d like to see celebrated next year! 👉 industry.gov.au/news/nominat…
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Interested in nominating someone for the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems? Join us for an information session on: 📅 Tuesday 2 December ⏰ 2:00pm AEDT 👉 register now: industry.gov.au/news/nominat…
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Last night we revealed the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science recipients, recognising the best in Australian: 🏆 science 🏆 innovation 🏆 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems 🏆 science teaching. Learn more #PMPrizes: industry.gov.au/publications…
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Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo is recognised for 2 novel and accessible medical technologies. An ultrasound device to help healthcare workers find the right vein, and a ‘heart health in a box’ monitoring solution. #PMPrizes
🎉 Congratulations to Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo of VeinTech and Lubdub for receiving the 2025 Prize for New Innovators. #PMPrizes
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Prof Yao Zheng developed technology to produce #CleanHydrogen directly from seawater. This ground-breaking work is helping to accelerate Australia’s green hydrogen industry in the transition to #NetZero. #PMPrizes
🎉 Congratulations to Prof Yao Zheng of The University of Adelaide for receiving the 2025 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year. #PMPrizes
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That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who tuned in to celebrate the achievements of these inspiring Australians tonight. 🎉 Congrats to all the recipients of the 2025 #PMPrizes. Learn more about their achievements 👉 industry.gov.au/news/introdu…
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Dr David Khoury applied #mathematics to translate scientific research into actionable evidence. This has guided drug development for malaria and vaccine policies. #PMPrizes
🎉 Congratulations to Dr David Khoury of the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney for receiving the 2025 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year. #PMPrizes
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Prof Michael Wear built a free-market enterprise that promotes #EnvironmentalStewardship and helps younger generations connect with their heritage. His model draws on his deep knowledge of Saltwater Country, culture and science. #PMPrizes
🎉 Congratulations to Malgana man, Prof Michael Wear for receiving the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems. #PMPrizes
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