ICT Centre Locations

Location of CSIRO ICT Centre offices and laboratories across Australia.

Sensor and sensor networks research progress report: July 2004 to June 2006

The first report from CSIRO's research program in wireless sensor networks. (38 pages)

Sensor and sensor networks research progress report: July 2006 to June 2007

Results from the third year of CSIRO's research program in wireless sensor networks are presented in this report. (60 pages)

Sensor and sensor networks research progress report: July 2007 to June 2008

Results from the fourth year of CSIRO's research program in wireless sensor networks are presented in this report. (87 pages)

Outback Joe ‘almost saved’ by flying robots (Podcast 08 Oct 2010)

Finding ‘Outback Joe’ was serious fun for the international teams competing in the A$50,000 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Outback Challenge in Kingaroy, regional Queensland. (7:19)

Ngara rural wireless broadband field trial technical report

This report details the technical results of the field trial of CSIRO’s Ngara wireless broadband access technology in Smithton, Tasmania. (10 pages)

Virtual colon may save lives (Podcast 14 Dec 2009)

CSIRO is using the latest in computer gaming technology to help reduce the incidence of one of the most common cancers in Australia – bowel cancer. (4:27)

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Today's launch of the CSIRO ICT Centre represents a huge opportunity for the Australian information and communication technologies (ICT) sector as it seeks to raise Australia's profile in the fiercely competitive global market, according to Chief Scientist, Dr Robin Batterham.

Mapping the mind: MRI used in fight against Alzheimer’s (Podcast 11 Nov 2010)

Sophisticated bio-imaging techniques being developed by CSIRO may spot abnormalities in the brain function of people with early Alzheimer's disease well before symptoms appear. (6:20)

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Two world-leading CSIRO technologies have been honoured at this year's AIIA iAwards, announced last night at a gala event as part of Innovation Week and CeBIT Australia.

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The CSIRO ICT Centre has completed the successful spin-off of its unique compound semiconductor technologies to EpiTactix Pty Limited.

Meet our research theme leaders

Through CSIRO's research Themes we address Australia’s national research priorities in such areas as water, energy, mining, health and the service industries.

Research capability leaders

Delivering world-class research in e-health, wireless and networking, information engineering, robotics and sensors and sensor networks.

Science for tomorrow: New developments

This article from Farming Ahead contains four stories on breeding the horns off cattle, farmed prawns’ secret feeding habits, a guide to improving cotton quality and biological control of the weeds, Cape tulips. (1 page)

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Dr Alex Zelinsky has commenced as full-time Director of the CSIRO ICT Centre after a transitional period from his former role as CEO of Seeing Machines Pty Limited.

Knowing our oceans, securing our future

By unlocking the secrets of ocean processes, ecosystems and resources, CSIRO is addressing national challenges in which oceans play a central role. (4 pages)

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A revolutionary CSIRO antenna has won a major international award, presented in Washington last night.

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A contract for the construction and supply of cutting edge neutron scanning technology was today signed by the CEOs of Customs and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).

Getting to know you: CSIRO’s social media monitoring tool (Podcast 04 Aug 2011)

CSIRO's social media monitoring tool is transforming the way Centrelink listens, understands and responds to customer feedback from social media. (6:22)

What is the sound of one prawn eating? (Podcast 02 Sep 2009)

The secret feeding habits of farmed prawns will be put under the microscope, or perhaps more accurately under the microphone as a part of a new CSIRO research collaboration with a small Australian business to develop aquaculture technologies that could revolutionise the prawn aquaculture industry. (4:24)

Going wireless in the bush: the revolution will be televised (Podcast 22 Mar 2011)

CSIRO is developing wireless broadband technology that could operate using barely a quarter the number of transmission towers required by current systems. (8:51)

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In an Australia-first trial, the CSIRO ICT Centre has proved that searchable, high quality video streaming to a 3G mobile phone is an affordable reality.  

Bringing home the benefits of smart metering (Podcast 24 May 2010)

A new web-based smart metering system has been developed by CSIRO to enable householders, small businesses and electricity retailers to remotely manage energy use over a broadband Internet connection. (4:56)

Brisbane: Herston, QLD (Australian e-Health Research Centre)

The Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC) is the largest national research facility applying information and communication technologies (ICT) to improving health services and clinical treatment for all Australians.

Lose weight online with CSIRO (Podcast 19 Jul 2010)

Australians who are serious about losing weight are being asked to help CSIRO develop a web-based diet management program. (6:14)