COVID-19 has become a leading cause of death in Australia – Urgent Call for Action ozsage.org/media_releases…

Job alert! ABRS is looking for a new scientific officer #flora with expertise in #taxonomy #systematics of plants, esp non-vascular. We have a lovely office in CBR. Closes 27 July, more info here awejobs.nga.net.au/?jati=5E324CE0…

Making available high-quality masks, RATs and support to isolate "are the litmus test of the government’s seriousness" to meet the Covid crisis, Prof Brendan Crabb tells Michelle Grattan - "Bringing the community along' is crucial." theconversation.com/grattan-on-fri… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

With so many Aust species still undocumented, it remains difficult to understand the scale of extinction. Taxonomy is key. “We need to make this happen so that future generations can continue to enjoy Australia’s biodiversity.” – Dr Bryan Lessard (CSIRO) x.com/Science_Academ…

Come work with us! Great office in Canberra, lovely people, challenging and satisfying work.

Super interesting paper - 39 new species out of 55 specimens collected

Yeah, we'll be "impacted" by this - but early childhood educators deserve far better conditions and pay. Such a massively undervalued career path that should be supported better.

2022 is the 150th anniversary of one of the most important expeditions in scientific history. The groundbreaking voyage of #HMSChallenger opened our eyes to the true diversity of our planet's oceans 🌊 Discover how we're still learning from its findings today 👇🧵(1/7)

#taxonomy friends, the Australian Biological Resources Study's survey of Aust. taxonomic capacity closes on Friday! Your responses matter - our dataset spans 50yrs & knowing how needs change helps us serve the community better forms.gle/isN9eW8vwcGJKB…

Since when did they have a monopoly on Bureaus? Seems a bit pompous...(and expensive!!)

Australian #taxonomy friends the ABRS's research grants program is opening soon! More details of the program and applications here: business.gov.au/ntrgp

🚨Job alert! Australian #taxonomy friends, ABRS needs some short-term staff asap. 1 project officer (assisting w/ data analysis & report writing), 1 data officer (for AFD, cleanup & mgmt of database using SQL & R). Get in touch!

Australian #taxonomy friends, the National Taxonomy #Research #Grant Program round is OPEN NOW! Applications close 18 Jan, all details via business.gov.au/ntrgp

10 #Myrtaceae genera newly added to #FloraOfAustralia by team at #WAHerbarium Biodiversity and Conservation Science – Aluta, Anticoryne, Astartea, Astus, Austrobaeckea, Balaustion, Cheyniana, Enekbatus, Ericomyrtus and Euryomyrtus. That’s >100 profiles! profiles.ala.org.au/opus/foa/profi…

Australian #taxonomy friends, ABRS is aware of a glitch in the budget table application form for the current NTRGP round. Tech ppl are trying to fix it and will contact PIs with a workaround if necessary

Happy #TaxonomistAppreciationDay to our wonderful taxonomists! There were 626 new species described last year 🤩 but we’ve still got a long way to go to document the remainder of Australia’s #biodiversity - we need taxonomists more than ever! 🔬 🧬 smh.com.au/national/haird…

Minister Tanya Plibersek and I had a blast celebrating Australia's 626 new species and the scientists who named them. Here's to naming the rest! 🪰🪲🐝🦀🐀🐸🌴🌸