Dear SKA friends and colleagues

Welcome to the latest edition of ASKAP & SKA News for Australian Industry. In this issue you'll find:

• A link to the fifth edition of ASKAP Technical Update, which has just been published online
• A link to the latest edition of anzSKA Newsletter, which has a wrap-up of SKA-related news from Australia and New Zealand
• Information on current opportunities to join CSIRO's ASKAP team, and
• An invitation to make contact with the Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Finally, if you have any questions about CSIRO's ASKAP and SKA industry engagement activity, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes

Carole Jackson
Business Development Manager
CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science

Latest ASKAP Technical Update Available

The fifth edition of ASKAP Technical Update, featuring news on the development of phased array feeds for use in radio astronomy, creating 'simulated skies' for ASKAP science projects, and the latest technical progress on ASKAP, has been published. To read it visit www.atnf.csiro.au/projects/askap.

anzSKA Newsletter 27 Now Online

The June 2010 edition of anzSKA Newsletter, which reports on the progress of SKA-related activities in Australia and New Zealand, is now online. Highlights of this issue include:

• Trans-Tasman antennas successfully linked
• Perth–Geraldton fibre construction begins
• Super Science Awards boost Australian SKA program
• Italy–Australia relationship develops
• Deputy SKA Project Scientist appointed
• Australia, New Zealand participate in SKA meetings
• ASKAP geothermal cooling trial takes next step, and
• News from Geraldton and a round-up of recent outreach activities.

Want to Join CSIRO's ASKAP Team?

CSIRO is currently looking to fill two positions in the ASKAP team: Administration Officer and Maintenance Assistant (both to be based in Geraldton, Western Australia). If you're interested in applying for these roles, or know someone who might be, please take a look at the recruitment information available on the CSIRO Careers website (simply search on Division: CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science).

MWCCI Seeks National/International Contacts

Geraldton-based Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MWCCI) is wanting to make contact with companies either already engaged with the ASKAP and SKA projects, or likely to tender for upcoming work. Vickie Petersen is the Mid West Procurement Officer and would like to meet with main contractors to help them identify local businesses for future projects.

If you can assist Vickie and would like to be put in contact with local (Geraldton/Mid West) companies, please contact Vickie directly:

Vickie Petersen
Mid West Procurement Officer, MWCCI
Ph: (08) 0458 646 767
Email: procurement@mwcci.com.au

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