Video

A collection of videos from our archives.

A technician working with the CSIR Mk1 Computer

The Computer “CSIRAC” (1965)

Think you’re an early adopter? CSIRAC was an automatic digital computer, the fifth computer of its kind ever built. It weighed 7,000 kg and had a RAM of 768 words.

Dr Bill Barendse at work in laboratory.

CSIRO Medals 2003 – Research achievement – Dr Bill Barendse

Bill Barendse and the Molecular Genetics Group (CSIRO Livestock Industries). For significant contributions to the discovery and industrial application of […]

Sheep

Control of fly-strike (1986)

Baclash – jetting compound for prevention of blowfly-strike in sheep.

Challenge of the North title card

Challenge of the North: The Katherine Area (1960)

A scientific field survey of the natural resources of the Katherine-Darwin region of the Northern Territory was undertaken in 1946. This film shows how the area was divided into `land systems’ – regions with the same pattern of topography, soil types and vegetation – and why one particular land system, which became known as the `Tipperary’, was selected for intensive field study.

Underside of airborne aircraft

Testing Noise (2001)

In noisy environments, microphones are used to measure sounds levels. But who measures the microphones?

Saline area in the Western Australian wheat belt near Bannister, WA. 1981.

Soil Salinity in Australia (2001)

Increasing soil salinity in Australia is a serious land degradation issue. All over the country, salt is rising out of the ground and destroying our farms, homes and towns.

Dr Ezio Rizzardo and fellow researcher examine circuit board.

CSIRO Medals 1992 – Chairman’s Medal – Ezio Rizzardo

Ezio Rizzardo (CSIRO Chemicals and Polymers). For his contributions to polymer science and technology which has led to new materials […]

Aircraft dropping fire retardant on test fire.

Project Aquarius (1984)

This film records the progress of a bushfire research study to test the effectiveness of large aircraft in controlling bushfires by bombing them with water and fire retardants.

Close up view of Cane Toad.

Cane toad advance (2002)

The cane toad was introduced into Queensland in 1935 to combat the sugar cane beetle It has since spread far and wide and is now a pest.