CSIRO says healthcare sector an AI winner

CSIRO says healthcare will benefit from AI, but there will be challenges around data security and privacy.

1 April, 2024

CSIRO appoints new chief

Molecular biologist Professor Doug Hilton has been appointed to lead CSIRO, replacing outgoing CEO Dr Larry Marshall.

20 June, 2023

Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton takes new role with CSIRO

Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton is leaving to take up a new role with the national science agency.

9 June, 2023

CSIRO appoints Chief Digital Officer

The CSIRO has appointed Perth-based digital executive Rebecca Ostergaard as its first Chief Digital Officer.

9 March, 2023

CSIRO-US partnership looks at ethical AI for drought, pandemics

CSIRO and a US partner are funding research into how AI can be used to improve the response to pandemics and drought.

21 February, 2023

Departure of CSIRO chief confirmed

Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.

16 November, 2022

CSIRO opens $23m vaccine lab

The national science agency has opened a new $23.1 million national lab in Melbourne to boost the production of vaccines and drug treatments.  

11 August, 2022

CSIRO chief outlines megatrends that will shape the future

Science holds the key to riding the approaching waves of disruption that will shape the nation’s future, CSIRO boss Larry Marshall says.

27 July, 2022

CSIRO wins $8.6m defence contract

CSIRO will develop advanced respiratory equipment for the ADF in partnership with local companies and researchers.

18 July, 2022

Report finds wind, solar cheapest for energy

Analysis finds wind and solar are the cheapest source of energy generation and storage in Australia.

14 July, 2022

Concern about CSIRO job cuts as consultants engaged

CSIRO staff are concerned that a review by a management consultancy will result in job cuts.

28 February, 2022

New tool to help firefighters predict spread of bushfires

Firefighters will use a new tool this bushfire season to better predict the speed and spread of bushfires.

13 January, 2022

Women lead main national science agencies after CSRIO appointment

Company director and chemical engineer Kathryn Fagg is the new head of the national science agency CSIRO.

17 October, 2021

Travel restrictions kept out 48,000 COVID cases

Researchers have a developed tool that they say can be used in decision making about reopening international borders.

26 August, 2021