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MYSTERIOUS: Questacon - What They Never Told You

'Not an isolated event': department learns fate after child's traumatic burning

Department knew of risks five months before child's burn injury.

The Canberra Times · Sep 24

Government fined after girl, 9, burnt at Questacon

A government department has been fined more than $100,000 for second-degree burns a child received at Questacon after she touched a plasma globe.

AAP · Sep 24

Science department faces sentencing after child horrifically burnt at Questacon

Her hands caught fire after using hand sanitiser.

The Canberra Times · Aug 25

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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.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 27, 2024

Questacon shut down after fire, hundreds evacuated

Venue will not reopen on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times · Oct 8, 2024

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 · Aug 7, 2024

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.

AAP · Aug 7, 2024

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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 · Aug 6, 2024

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

The iconic exhibit returns with a unique insight.

The Canberra Times · Jul 18, 2024

Questacon staff owed thousands in underpaid wages, overtime

The CPSU says it has uncovered 'systemic underpayment'.

The Canberra Times · Jul 7, 2024

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 · May 28, 2024

Brickman brings world-first LEGO show to Canberra

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

The Canberra Times · May 10, 2024

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 7, 2024

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 · May 3, 2024

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The Canberra Times · Nov 17, 2023

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

Tech genius Luke Millanta creates new exhibition.

The Canberra Times · Jul 23, 2023

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 New Daily · May 1, 2023

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 · Apr 30, 2023

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

Funding will go towards critical upgrades.

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The Canberra Times · Mar 5, 2023

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 · Nov 25, 2022

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.

The Canberra Times · Nov 2, 2022

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 · Oct 31, 2022

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 · Oct 28, 2022

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 · Oct 3, 2022

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 · Sep 30, 2022

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.

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