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Gold Pleaides awarded to CSIRO Space and Astronomy

July 10, 2025

Over the past two years we made considerable progress towards our diversity, inclusion and reconciliation goals, building on our earlier progress.

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Plan for Australian astronomy 2026-2035 launched

July 9, 2025

The plan outlining the vision and priorities for Australian astronomy over the next decade was launched at the annual meeting of astronomers in Adelaide.

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Recognition for software that seeks radio transients

July 8, 2025

The Astronomical Society of Australia has honoured six astronomers at its annual meeting in Adelaide this week, including our researcher Dr Joshua Preston Pritchard.

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June ATNF News out now

June 25, 2025

Get some tips on keeping proposals anonymous, see a snapshot of what it takes to keep Murriyang running for over 60 years and discover how a new Sydney ferry is connected to our astronomy history.

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Ruby Payne-Scott’s astronomical legacy

June 23, 2025

Australia is one of the leading countries for radio astronomy, which is largely thanks to one of the first radio astronomers in the world, Ruby Payne-Scott.

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Long period radio transient discovered with matching X-ray signal

June 2, 2025

Discovered in ASKAP and Chandra data, there is no clear explanation for what causes these signals.

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Apply now for 2025OCT semester observing time

May 19, 2025

We’re pleased to announce that proposals for ATNF observing time are now open for the 2025OCT semester. Grab your chance to use one of the world’s most advanced radio astronomy facilities.

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ATUC report now available

May 8, 2025

The most recent ATUC report is now available.

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New Chair appointed to Australia Telescope Steering Committee

April 9, 2025

We warmly welcome Professor Lister Staveley-Smith, who has been appointed Chair of the ATNF Steering Committee for the next three years.

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