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The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

CSIRO's core areas of impact
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/multimedia/Hendra-virus-breakthrough.html CSIRO PhD student studying fluorescently stained images of Hendra virus infected cells on a microscope. A potential new treatment to combat the deadly Hendra virus may save the lives of infected people.
/org/geothermal.html Two men working with geothermal drill. CSIRO is working to research and develop geothermal energy in Australia to provide sustainable energy for the future.
/news/Scientist-Top-Awards.html The winners of the 2009 Prime Minister's Prize for Science, CSIRO's Dr John O'Sullivan and Dr Amanda Barnard. The winners of the 2009 Prime Minister's Prize for Science, CSIRO's Dr John O'Sullivan and Dr Amanda Barnard.
/science/Northern-Prawn-Fishery.html A trawler in operation with nets in the water. CSIRO's work with industry and government is making the Northern Prawn Fishery economically efficient and environmentally sustainable. Photo by: Austral Fisheries
/science/WfOvideo.html Newly discovered invertebrate from the deep sea of western Australia. Discover how CSIRO is helping Australia secure social, environmental and economic wealth from our oceans.

National Challenges
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Oceans and coasts
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New BARLEYmax 'supergrain'.
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CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook.
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The CSIRO Healthy Heart Program.
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Kids & Teachers
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The Helix - Issue 128.
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CSIRO Science Education Centres.
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Scientriffic - Issue 64.
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Breakthroughs

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Relenza and the flu virus.
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Wireless LANs.
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Alzheimers disease breakthrough.
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Ultrabattery: no ordinary battery.
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Partnering with CSIRO
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Small and medium enterprise engagement centre.
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CSIRO's involvement in the CRC program.
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Deal Pipeline: issue 3.
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Research Facilities & Capabilities
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Australia's Marine National Facility.
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Australian Animal Health Laboratory.
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The Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC).
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Career Opportunities
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Work experience with CSIRO.
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Postgraduate scholarships at CSIRO.
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Scientific & engineering positions at CSIRO.
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Watch & Listen

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