Blog archive:
March 2011

  • My little interview with Tim Flannery

    Professor Tim Flannery is an amazing man and has done amazing things. He is a scientist, explorer, and author and as I found out when I met him he has got a great sense of humour. Professor Flannery is someone I admire and look up to so to meet him was really special. I just wish I could spe

    Science

  • Solar power switched on

    The Station's new solar power system was switched on at 3.00 pm on Thursday 24th February 2011. It was designed to reduce by about 50% the amount of diesel used for generating electricity and hence reduce carbon emissions by that proportion. In its first month of operatio

    Science
    Anne Hoggett
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  • Linkasaurus! #3

    Curated for you: the latest museum, web and tech news from across the net

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    Dinosaur skull

  • An eel called Ellie

    Thank you to Gavin Gatenby for putting together this impressive movie about 'Ellie' the Longfinned Eel

    Science
    Mark McGrouther
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    Longfin Eel in Bellinger River

  • The world of museums

    Museums now operate across three spheres: their physical site; online (via websites and social media) and in the mobile world. How do each of these spheres intersect? How can museums add value across the three to enhance their relationships with audiences? 

    Museullaneous
    Lynda Kelly
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  • Tim Flannery is in the house on Thursday night!

    Tim Flannery is someone I truly admire. I know those who were able to get tickets for his talk this week will be very inspired. I wish I could be there!

    Science

  • Wrapped in a Possum Skin Cloak by the Lake exhibition is launched

    A cultural revival project and exhibition celebrating Aboriginal cloak-making ran until until 31 July 2011.

    At the Museum
    Possum skin cloak

  • One small step

    Friday the 11th of February 2011 was a big day for me but the environment is the big winner. This was the official ceremony to announce that St Mary’s Star of the Sea College was banning the single use plastic bottle.

    Science

  • Southerly Sargassum Anglerfish

    The 'official'* southern limit to the distribution of the Sargassum Anglerfish, Histrio histrio is Burrill Lake, New South Wakes (35.37°S). 

    Science
    Mark McGrouther
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  • Linkasaurus! #2

    Curated for you: the latest museum, web and tech news from across the net

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    Dinosaur Model

  • Earthquakes and tsunamis

    What causes earthquakes and why do tsunamis often follow a large earthquake?

    Science
    Ross Pogson, Dr Lin Sutherland
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    Tsunami Banda Aceh

  • Hot Science Global Citizens 2011 Symposium

    What is the role of the museum sector in climate change interventions?

    Museullaneous
    Lynda Kelly
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  • Specimens lost to the Australian Museum

    In the 19th and early 20th centuries museums often purchased specimens to increase the size and variey of their collections. Read about one intended purchase that unfortunately did not proceed.

    Museullaneous
    Patricia Egan
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    Robert Etheridge Jnr

  • Museum Mystery of the Week - Number Two

    Museum mystery number two was found on a beach in Queensland by one of our visitors and caused quite a stir  amongst staff! 

    At the Museum
    Ella Minton
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  • Linkasaurus: Your Weekly Link Fix

    Curated for you: the latest museum, web and tech news from across the net.

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