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HISTORICAL FACTS: Questacon - The Untold Story

Science department faces sentencing after child horrifically burnt at Questacon

Her hands caught fire after using hand sanitiser.

The Canberra Times

11 Of The Best Things To Do, Eat & Drink In Canberra If Questacon Isn’t Your Vibe

Wondering what to do in Canberra? Here are 11 things you should put in your itinerary, from where to eat, drink, shop and stay.

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Questacon shut down after fire, hundreds evacuated

Venue will not reopen on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

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Child’s hands allegedly catch fire touching Questacon plasma globe

Federal department faces $1.5m fine after spark from exhibit allegedly ignites alcohol-based hand sanitiser provided by science museum and used by nine-year-old

The Guardian - AU

Museum faces fine after child burnt by plasma globe

A science museum has been charged over an incident in which a child was allegedly burned when touching a plasma globe after using hand sanitiser.

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Discover something new to do this weekend

National Science Week offers plenty to do, see and learn about.

The Canberra Times

'Beyond entertainment': Questacon shakes things up with new Earthquake House

The iconic exhibit returns with a unique insight.

The Canberra Times

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Questacon staff owed thousands in underpaid wages, overtime

The CPSU says it has uncovered 'systemic underpayment'.

The Canberra Times

AI at Questacon, Rosemary's Baby, and more this weekend

A drag cabaret and an exhibition of AI art are also on.

The Canberra Times

Brickman brings world-first LEGO show to Canberra

Ever wondered what a life-sized Mars Rover looks like in LEGO?

The Canberra Times

Want to know what to do this weekend in Canberra?

Enjoy a LEGO show, the Eurovision Song Contest and Mother's Day

The Canberra Times

May the 4th be with us: public servant by day, stormtrooper by bus

Stormtrooper Wilson goes on patrol on Star Wars' big day.

The Canberra Times

Friend or Foe?: Tech entrepreneur's AI exhibition questions the future

Tech genius Luke Millanta creates new exhibition.

The Canberra Times

Questacon hopes to uncover science of love in adults-only date nights

Questacon is inviting Canberra couples to get down and dirty with STEM.

The Canberra Times

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Long-term investment for industry flagged for budget

Industry Minister Ed Husic says the government will look to target investment in sectors that need help to ensure Australia is able to meet future challenges.

The Canberra Times

Iconic institution gets extra funding to maintain Aussie kids' 'rite of passage'

Funding will go towards critical upgrades.

The Canberra Times

How video games are used in the classroom to engage boys and girls

Games like Minecraft Education are being used in mainstream classes to engage students in their learning

The Canberra Times

Minecraft game teaches students about cyber security at Questacon

Lyneham Primary School students were invited along to try out the Questacon Cyber Castle Challenge, working in teams through collaborative gameplay in a custom Minecraft world.

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The Canberra Times

Paddle boats back on the lake again, and each has a very Canberra design

The new looks represent the city's national institutions.

The Guardian - AU

Major partnership between science centre Questacon and Shell to end after four decades

Climate campaigners welcome move as community pressure over fossil fuel sponsorships and advertising grows

The Canberra Times

Questacon budget boost to exceed fossil fuel funding gap

$10 million delivered over two years more than covers the loss of Shell in December and Inpex in June next year, as the contracts come to an end.

The Guardian - AU

Fossil fuels in schools: industry faces pushback in fight for hearts and minds of next generation

Business efforts to get pro-fossil fuel material into classrooms experience opposition due to role in climate change

The Canberra Times

Questacon gets a new director for first time in almost 20 years

Questacon's new director, Jo White, is coming from the National Botanic Gardens Sydney.

The Canberra Times

Solving the mystery of the Old Parliament House air tragedy

Until now, the location of a fatal plane crash at the opening of Old Parliament House has been sketchy, at best.

The Canberra Times

The father of Questacon farewelled

The crusade to start a hands-on science centre in Australia ended with the foundation of Questacon and a deep love for Canberra.

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