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The Science of Mine Rehabilitation

Gippsland Tech School Princes Drive and Monash Way, Morwell, VIC, Australia

Rehabilitating and closing the Latrobe Valley’s brown coal mines is a complex and fascinating challenge. Understanding the science and technology behind making former mines safe, stable and sustainable will help Latrobe Valley residents plan for the future of their region. Join Professor Rae Mackay, Latrobe Valley Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner, and special guests for a series…

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Science Festival – Game Changers Hypothetical

Terrace Lounge (Level 1, Walter Boas Building) University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia

The ‘Sustainability Hype’ is a scenario-based, improvised, interactive panel event, and in Science Week 2018 the Hype will explore how Game Changers and Change Makers deal with the challenges of new technologies, extreme weather, and environmental change. The Hype brings together experts and practitioners in different fields, and puts them on the spot in an…

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Waste Away – The Future of Garbage: EPA’s 2018 National Science Week Panel

Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, VIC, Australia

EPA is celebrating National Science Week by hosting its third annual panel event. This year’s topic is Waste away – the future of garbage. EPA has gathered together a panel of experts to discuss the future of waste. Is it truly waste or is it a resource? Waste has been a hot topic for Australia…

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The Science of Carbon Capture and Storage

Port of Sale 70 Foster Street, Sale, VIC, Australia

Victoria’s CarbonNet Project is holding a ‘Science of Carbon Capture and Storage’ drop-in information session. Come along and learn more about the CarbonNet Project, and carbon capture and storage in Victoria and around the world, from some of Australia’s leading research organisations.

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The Science of Carbon Capture and Storage

Golden Beach Community Centre 1 Surf Edge Drive, Golden Beach, VIC, Australia

Victoria’s CarbonNet Project is holding a ‘Science of Carbon Capture and Storage’ drop-in information session. Come along and learn more about the CarbonNet Project, and carbon capture and storage in Victoria and around the world, from some of Australia’s leading research organisations

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‘Earthrise’ – Looking Back On Our Planet

Royal Society of Victoria 8 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

Presentations & Interdisciplinary Panel Discussion What's in a picture? Almost 50 years ago on Christmas Eve, 1968, US astronaut William Anders took a photo aboard the Apollo 8 mission that became known as ‘Earthrise.’ This ground-breaking image transformed our view of our unique planet, and the place of our home in the cosmos. Apollo 8…

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Gardening Soils with pH Testing

Rosebud Library McDowell Street, Rosebud, VIC, Australia

Bring a jar of soil from home and learn how to manage the soil pH levels in your organic garden. You will have the opportunity to test your soil and optimise the health of your garden.

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Trash Robot

Yarra River Southbank, VIC, Australia

Urban Rivers (USA) Can we game our way to a cleaner world? Take control of our garbage-eating robot either in person or online! Created by Chicago-based collective Urban Rivers, Trash Robot will be trawling Melbourne’s Yarra River collecting rubbish outside of the City’s existing litter traps. And Melbourne’s waterways really need the help – in 2017, they were filled with…

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Eel Trap – weaving workshops

Footscray Community Arts Centre 45 Moreland Street, Footscray, VIC, Australia

“Rivers signify tribal boundaries, gatherings for corroboree, life, not only for humans but for all living creatures” – Maree Clarke. Mitch Mahoney & Maree Clarke (Australia) Created by Boon Wurrung artist Mitch Mahoney and Mutti Mutti/Yorta Yorta and Boon Wurrung/Wemba Wemba artist Maree Clarke, Eel Trap is a 10-metre installation made of biodegradable reeds and grasses on the Maribyrnong River. Inspired by traditional…

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Fatberg (Creating)

Testing Grounds 1 City Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia

Arne Hendriks (Netherlands) & Mike Thompson (United Kingdom) Do we really understand fat? In November 2017, the 130-tonne ‘Monster of Whitechapel’ was ejected from the bowels of east London. This fatberg – a congealed mass of fat, wet wipes and nappies – stretched the length of nearly two AFL footy ovals, taking workmen armed with shovels and high-powered jets…

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The Sewer Soaperie

Testing Grounds 1 City Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia

Would you wash your hands with soap made from sewage? Catherine Sarah Young (Philippines) Sewer Soaperie turns raw sewage and fat into luxury soaps. Extreme storms now frequently overwhelm drains, pipes and sewerage systems, causing flooding in major cities. Large lumps of coagulated grease, known as ‘fatbergs’, clog the system and create flooding. These greasy beasts are created…

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