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Question:
What is the only bone in the human body that is not attached to another bone through ligaments or tendons?
The answer will be in the next edition of the Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd newsletter.
Did you know the answer to the last quiz question?
Acid cleanup kits are noted for use with almost all acids EXCEPT Hydrofluoric acid. Why?
Answer: Hydrofluoric acid reacts with the silica within the absorbent (typically Attapulgite) to form Silicon Tetrafluoride, a colourless, corrosive, and highly toxic gas. For this reason, one should also not use sand to absorb HF spills, nor store HF in glass.
PubChem [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US), National Center for Biotechnology Information; 2004-. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 14917, Hydrofluoric Acid; Accessed 2026 Jan. 15. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Hydrofluoric-Acid
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CLIENT OF THE MONTH: SGS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
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Winners are chosen by our computer on a random basis. The prize is the client's choice of $100 worth of laboratory items from a supplied list.
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SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, operating a global network of more than 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by over 100,000 professionals. With this global reach and depth of expertise, SGS supports organisations across a wide range of industries by delivering trusted, independent and science-based services.
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In Australia, SGS provides a comprehensive range of technical solutions that help asset-intensive industries operate safely, efficiently and with greater confidence. A key capability is Oil Condition Monitoring (OCM), which delivers valuable insight into the condition of lubricants and equipment through laboratory analysis. By identifying wear, contamination and oil degradation at an early stage, SGS OCM supports a shift from reactive to predictive maintenance. This approach helps organisations reduce unplanned downtime, optimise maintenance planning and extend the operational life of critical assets.
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In addition to OCM, SGS delivers comprehensive inspection, testing and asset integrity services across the lifecycle of equipment and infrastructure. This integrated approach provides clients with a clearer, end-to-end view of asset conditions and performance, supporting earlier identification of potential issues and more effective maintenance planning. With capabilities including materials testing, non-destructive testing (NDT), condition monitoring and failure analysis, SGS helps ensure assets perform as expected, meet regulatory requirements and operate reliably.
Together, these capabilities enable SGS to help organisations maintain asset integrity, manage risk and make informed, data-driven decisions with confidence.
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Australia-wide support you can rely on
Calibration, repairs, and maintenance delivered consistently across our national network.
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Our technicians support a wide range of instruments with fast turnaround times, genuine parts, and practical expertise to keep your lab operational.
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Calibration Services
Accurate calibration to maintain confidence in results. Factory-trained across leading brands.
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Repair Services
Inspection, repairs, installation, and general servicing to minimise downtime and restore performance.
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Maintenance Plans
Preventative service programs tailored to your lab, improving reliability and reducing long-term costs.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION PNG SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Haresh Ramanan, the 2026 recipients of Rowe Scientific Foundation PNG Scholarship, at The University of Queensland.
In Haresh's own words:
"As a structural engineering student born and raised in Papua New Guinea, I am passionate about building essential infrastructure for my people back home. My purpose is to design and build more schools and hospitals, and improve current transport connectivity (roads/highways). My studies have strengthened my understanding of engineering fundamentals, systems, materials and analysis which allowed me to work on larger scale academic projects. Currently, my group is designing a bridge between Bulimba and Bowen Hills as a solution to the growing congestion and poor transport network. Through engineering, I hope to support my local community while playing a vital role in shaping the nation’s future development.
I am writing to showcase my heartfelt gratitude for being the recipient of this scholarship. This has left a significant impact on my education both financially and mentally. It not only eases the financial burden but has motivated me to excel further. This scholarship has inspired me to strive for higher academic achievements and make a start on working towards my career goals. The scholarship played a crucial role in landing my first role as an undergraduate engineer at Sike Consulting. This has meant the world to me and kickstarted my ambitious engineering career.
As I have commenced my professional career, combining my academic knowledge has allowed me to deepen my knowledge while applying the skills taught in classes. Looking ahead, my goal is to use my experience and education to contribute to the growth and development of Papua New Guinea.
As mentioned in my personal statement, I plan to build a construction company where I can provide affordable homes to my people and work on civil projects. The knowledge and skills gained through this program will help me to address key challenges facing our country and to be part of the innovative solutions that will propel Papua New Guinea forward. I have been particularly thrilled by specific activities in my program, such as making concrete and learning about sluice gates in lab practical. My devotion to my education and appreciation for the Rowe Foundation made me apply for the 2026 Rowe Foundation PNG Scholarship. Once again, I am excited to continue my professional career and education with the support of this scholarship, and I would like to personally thank the Rowe Scientific Foundation for making this possible."
With heartfelt gratitude,
Haresh Ramanan
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Business Management
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SCIENCE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF THE ACT ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION EMERGING SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Mr. Owen Simpson for receiving First Place in Curiosity and Ingenuity for the 2025 ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year awards.
Owen Simpson, Year 11 student from Canberra College pictured here with Dr. Samatha McGaughey
A Study of Plasma Antenna Behaviour with Various Coupling Alternatives
Plasma antennas are a promising solution in radio communications. Possessing the ability to deactivate a plasma antenna offers several unique advantages and applications, notably for stealth. Unfortunately, challenges with efficiency and practicality have hindered development as current technologies are impractical. This study focused on trialling a custom inductive coupling collar to improve plasma antenna stability and connection. The coupling design is an original prototype unique to this experiment. We compared the signal voltage of plasma and metal antennas at 666 kHz using either capacitive or inductive coupling. Our primary comparison was between the traditional capacitive metal antenna and our inductive plasma design. There was a clear contrast between the two, with the metal antenna producing a higher signal voltage by several orders of magnitude. The metal antennas consistently outperformed the plasma configurations, and capacitive coupling proved a more effective medium than inductive. The results also showed that antenna medium has a greater impact than coupling. Our observations suggest potential for resolving the underlying drawbacks of plasma antennas and developing a desirable communications system. More research is required, and we propose a follow up experiment.
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SCIENCE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION AWARD
Congratulations to Ms Ashika Mahesh, Aayana Rizvi and Sumona Ganghas for winning the STAWA Science Talent Search with their project "Crack Free Cargo".
Students receiving prizes from STAWA President, Dr. Siew Fong Yap and Mr Reg Rowe
Crack Free Cargo
This project involved designing a durable, eco-friendly egg carton to reduce egg breakage and help lower rising egg costs. Inspired by the need for better protection during transport, the group engineered a reinforced carton using materials like corrugated cardboard, biodegradable foam for insulation, and magnets for a secure lock. The design prioritised strength, temperature resistance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. After testing under real-world conditions, the final product proved to be a practical and reliable solution for safely storing and transporting eggs.
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SCIENCE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF TASMANIA ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION AWARD
Congratulations to Ms Sanuthi Nihinsa from Marist Regional College who is the recipient of the Secondary Research Investigation award.
Ms Sanuthi Nihinsa receiving her award
From Waste to Wonder: Creating a Metal -CO2 Battery
Research was conducted based on the ability of CO2 dissolved in an aqueous solution to conduct electricity with a Metal, CO2 galvanic-voltaic battery. The aim of this experiment was to sufficiently reduce CO2 to produce formate ions. This shows that CO2 has completely participated in a chemical reaction that results in the production of electrical energy whilst being reduced to other valuable products (formate).
The experiment involved the use of the metal Aluminium as an anode and baking soda (NaHCO3) dissolved electrolyte solution. Furthermore, a Nickel Iron coated stainless steel cathode was used during the very first attempts of creating the battery. This is because NiFe acts as a catalyst in reduction reactions. However, it supports only oxygen reduction reactions (OER). Therefore, a Tin (Sn) cathode was used as it acts as an efficient cathode and catalyst in CO2 reduction reactions. A salt bridge with NaHCO3 dissolved was used. A voltmeter was used to measure the voltage produced. Moreover, a digital pH meter was used to gain evidence of the production of formate ions. The pH should increase due to the presence of formate ions.
Three attempts of the battery which involved the use of Al anode, Sn cathode and NaHCO3 electrolyte were created. These three attempts each had 2 trials, one involved bubbled CO2 and the other has no CO2 bubbles. In all the trials, the pH fell. The cells with CO2 bubbles had slight fluctuations in the pH fall. The cells without CO2 fell consistently. This indicates that formate ions, or even hydroxide ions (OH) were not produced. Instead, it shows the production of H+ ions and carbonic acid. This shows that CO2 was not sufficiently reduced. The voltage gained was also recorded within the results tables. The pH and the voltage gained shows that, though CO2 was not properly reduced, it did chemically react within the cell. The above findings shows that it is necessary to create a proper electrochemical cell to get the expected results.
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SCIENCE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION AWARD
Congratulations to the students from Brisbane for being awarded the prize in the 'Communicating Science' category.
STAQ President, Dr. David Geelan, is seen here presenting the students with their award
Students from across several primary schools in the Brisbane area are pictured here with their certificates after being awarded a prize in the “Communicating Science” category. Each student prepared a poster to share their understanding around a science concept that was important to them. For example, Hazel Slotten, from St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School poster was entitled: ‘Help Save the Giant Pandas’ and was awarded a First Place for her outstanding work.
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SCIENCE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION AWARD
Congratulations to the Subhneet Kaur for winning first in Scientific Communication – Model, Scientific Communication - Videos, and Scientific Communication – Multimedia and First Nations Australians Connections to Science and placed second in Scientific Games.
Subhneet with Sarnie Foley-Albutu, Senior Director of Secondary Years & Post School Pathways, NT Dept. of Education
Subhneet Kaur has been a participant in the Territory Young Scientists Awards for many years. Since 2022, she has consistently earned the Student of the Year title in her age group and the Rural Student of the Year for the past 3 years. Her strengths shine both as an individual and as a collaborative team member across diverse fields.
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SCIENCE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION AWARDS
Congratulations to Holly Bennett, recipient of the Regional Young Scientist Award and Michaela Loukas, recipient of the Young Scientist of the Year award.
Dr Lauren McKnight, Vice President of STANSW and Phillipa Miller, Science Fair Coordinator, are presenting awards to Holly Bennett, recipient of the Regional Young Scientist Award, and Michaela Loukas, recipient of the Young Scientist of the Year award
Assessing the Accuracy and Interpretability of a Recurrent Neural Network for Breast Cancer Classification and Molecular Subtyping Using Ribonucleic Acid-Sequencing Data
By Michaela Loukas from Sydney, NSW
Ribonucleic acid sequencing gene expression profiling offers unprecedented opportunities for early, molecular-level cancer diagnosis, yet most machine learning approaches lack the interpretability required for clinical adoption.This investigation examined how accurately a recurrent neural network could classify gene expression data to distinguish malignant from healthy breast tissue, determine molecular subtypes, and reveal key gene expression patterns. Specifically, classification was performed across the four major molecular subtypes of breast cancer; Luminal A, Luminal B, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-enriched, and Basal-like. A multi-task bidirectional long short-term memory model was trained on The Cancer Genome Atlas Breast Cancer dataset (1,109 malignant, 109 ‘solid tissue normal’ samples) following rigorous preprocessing (including biological outlier validation, differential expression analysis, and correlation filtering) that reduced 20,530 initial genes to 5,000 discriminative features.
The model achieved 98.2% malignancy classification accuracy with 100% sensitivity and 70.6% specificity, and attained 77.6% accuracy in subtype classification. Gene-level explainability identified newly emerging breast cancer genetic biomarkers, namely transferrin, ADP ribosylation factor interacting protein 2, and moesin, supporting recently reported roles of iron metabolism and cytoskeletal regulation in breast cancer. Confusion between Luminal A and B subtypes reflected genuine biological overlap rather than model limitations.
These findings demonstrate that recurrent neural networks can achieve clinically applicable accuracy for transcriptomic breast cancer diagnosis whilst providing interpretable, gene-level insights, thereby addressing critical barriers to artificial intelligence adoption in oncology.
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SCIENCE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION AWARDS
Congratulations to Mitchell Kellett, recipient of the Rowe Scientific Foundation Regional Science & Engineering Award, and the Emerging Talent Award.
Mitchell with his awards
The Science of Stop Motion – Persistence of Vision
This project explored the optical illusion of persistence of vision, where the brain blends quickly changing images to create the appearance of movement. Using a flip book, zoetrope and thaumatrope, the model demonstrated how early animation techniques use still images to simulate motion, yet most machine learning approaches lack the interpretability required for clinical adoption.
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SCIENCE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION AWARDS
Congratulations to Minami McCartney & Deborah Boudeville, recipient of a Rowe Scientific Foundation award.
Ms Minami McCartney & Ms Deborah Boudeville with their awards
Colour vs Taste
This project investigates whether the colour of a drink influences how people perceive its taste. Although taste is detected by the tongue, research shows that our senses work together and that visual cues such as colour can shape our expectations and flavour perception.
In this experiment, participants were given samples of the same drink that were coloured differently using food dye. They were asked to identify or describe the taste of each sample and record their perceptions. The aim was to determine whether participants would report different tastes even though the drinks were identical in flavour. The results were analysed to see if certain colours consistently influenced taste perception.
The findings suggest that colour can significantly affect how people interpret flavour, demonstrating that the brain integrates visual information with taste when forming sensory experiences. Understanding these sensory interactions helps explain how expectations influence perception and has applications in food design, marketing, and sensory science.
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SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION 2026 CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Ms Kirra Greenwood, the 2026 recipient of the Rowe Scientific Foundation Chemistry Scholarship at Southern Cross University.
In Kirra's own words:
I’ve wanted to be a scientist since I was four years old. After I complete my Honours degree, I intend to do my PhD on elasmobranchs.
For my Honours project, I am quantifying the flux of methane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide from decomposing macroalgae (beach wrack). This study helps better understand greenhouse gas cycles and assess pathways to mitigate climate change. Thank you for the opportunity that this scholarship will provide me.
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MURDOCH UNIVERSITY ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP 2026
Congratulations to the following recipients of the Rowe Scientific Foundation Chemistry Scholarship 2026.
In Hermione's own words:
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for being selected as a recipient for a 2026 Rowe Scientific Scholarship.
I raised my two children on an organic, regenerative market garden in rural Tasmania. In those days I also worked long hours both on and off the farm, there was no prospect of allocating time to learning.
I have always wanted to be a researcher, and completing an honours project is a critical step in this journey. However, the decision to devote myself to this study means managing on reduced income. This scholarship helps ensure that my financial needs are met and I can focus on my research. I am honoured to be chosen, and your demonstrated support for my aspirations is deeply encouraging.
I currently work with the Sustainability Office as a Sustainability Ambassador (a role I helped create) and also volunteer as a Nature Positive Universities’ Student Ambassador, contributing to Murdoch Universities’ plans to reduce our Biodiversity footprint. This year I have also re-activated the previously defunct Murdoch Environmental Restoration Group, a group of student volunteers dedicated to protecting wildlife and restoring natural areas on campus.
I am aware that being able to spend time pursuing higher education is a privilege. I will ensure my research now and in the future is focussed on acquiring knowledge that will make a real difference to preserving southwest WA’s unique riverine biodiversity and improved environmental outcomes.
Thanks again for awarding me this scholarship.
Sincerely,
Hermione Hickling
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In Kelsie's own words:
I am very grateful to be a recipient of a Rowe Scientific Scholarship. I am a Murdoch University student embarking on an Honours project beginning in Semester 2 of this year. Thank you for providing this Scholarship to support my biochemistry Honours research project.
I am Perth born and raised and have been conducting chemistry experiments since I was very young, including creating my own recipes (with a great amount of trial and error involved). I also have always enjoyed spending time in rural and remote parts of Western Australia, so I feel personally connected to my current and upcoming biochemical research in the agricultural sphere. I am very excited to be approaching the final year of my Undergraduate degree - I believe undertaking an Honours project will enhance my education, my research skills, and my preparedness to later peruse Postgraduate study in the field.
I love my current casual job in Murdoch University’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team, where I get to make positive changes to the university from behind the scenes; however, I also understand that Honours is a more immersive and intensive experience than other Undergraduate years, and so I appreciate that this scholarship will provide me with the budgeting flexibility to work fewer hours and focus more on my research.
Thank you again for your support and encouragement. I truly value and appreciate this scholarship and the wonderful opportunities it affords me, including but not limited to the gift of immersion in my passion: research.
Sincerely,
Kelsie Dowley
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UNIVERSITY OF SUNSHINE COAST ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP 2026
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Ms Sarah Kenyon
In Sarah's own words:
Thank you so much for considering my application and awarding me this scholarship.
My love of chemistry began in grade 11, when I was first introduced to analytical techniques, such as liquid chromatography and electrophoresis. Since then, I have enjoyed broadening my understanding of these techniques as I study at UniSC. I began my degree, a Bachelor of Science, in 2023, with a major in Chemistry and minor in Biology. My third and final year of university will be this year (2026) and I am looking forward to the range of classes that I will be completing, including Analytical Science Physical Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry.
I have some exposure to a laboratory setting having worked a year full time and then 2 years casually in an analytical laboratory and have just recently completed a 3-month vacation program at the Ampol Laboratory in Lytton, Brisbane. This work experience has solidified my confidence in chemical understanding, and I can absolutely see myself pursuing a career in the analytical chemical field.
In my final year I look to continue working casually whilst completing all my studies. Balancing university and work as well as my personal life commitments, including church, means that I am somewhat limited in personal funding. Your scholarship will help me see through my last year, supporting me with expenses such as fuel, food and other essentials, so that I can give my all to my studies. I greatly appreciate that you care for those interested in the chemistry field and have given so many students the opportunity to be supported by you and I thank you once again for choosing me as the recipient.
Thank you,
Sarah Kenyon
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RMIT UNIVERSITY ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP 2026
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Mr Lee Jansson
In Lee's own words:
"My name is Lee Jansson and I recently was offered the Rowe Scientific Scholarship and the requirements are that I send RMIT scholarships a photo of myself and 100 words about my chemistry interests.
During my studies I have developed a growing passion in chemistry, particularly in organic and green chemistry. My studies have involved exploring all forms of chemistry from organic synthesis to analytical techniques. I am especially interested in how chemistry can be applied to environmental and industrial challenges such as the growing problem of plastic pollution as well as finding better ways to monitor and actively enrich our ecosystems. I continue to dive deeper into my applied science project which is attempting to functionalise Cholera Toxin to enable it to bind to silicon via a PEG cross linker to see if we could verify that stem cells have been differentiated by e-stim."
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UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP 2026
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Ms Sarah Kirby
In Sarah's own words:
"I commenced my Bachelor of Science in 2024 having no prior experience in chemistry. In my first year, chemistry was a compulsory subject for me, and I didn’t quite know what to expect. I ended up having an amazing experience in labs, classes and lectures where I thoroughly enjoyed the theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry. I knew I wanted to pursue chemistry throughout the rest of my degree.
Encouraged by my lecturers at the time, I decided to major in chemistry. In my second year, I discovered an interest in synthetic chemistry. Compared to the general, analytical types of chemistry we are exposed to in first year, both the practical and theoretical side of synthetic chemistry fascinated me and challenged me to think more creatively. Now in my third year, I’ve had various research opportunities which have allowed me to expand on these interests, mainly through research focusing on organic synthesis using photocatalysis."
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EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY ROWE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION PRIZE IN CHEMISTRY 2026
It is pleasing to report that the current recipient of the 2026 Rowe Scientific Foundation Prize in Chemistry at Edith Cowan University is Ms Neeta Rai.
Ms Neeta Rai and Mr Reg Rowe at the awards
I am a life-long science enthusiast who discovered my true passion in chemistry and have since dedicated myself to it. I am particularly drawn to analytical chemistry, especially instrumentation and method development. I enjoy interpreting data, solving complex analytical challenges, and understanding how chemical analysis shapes real-world outcomes.
Recently, I began my journey as a graduate chemist, analysing trace mineral elements. I am focused on building hands-on skills and practical industry experience, with the ultimate goal of leveraging this practical foundation to drive future scientific innovation.
Neeta Rai
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Dear Clients,
The winds are getting colder and the days growing shorter, which can only mean the End of Financial Year is approaching. We have a wide range of equipment on hand, ready for immediate despatch, from refrigerators and freezers, to ovens and incubators, centrifuges, vortexes, mixers, shakers, and more. If you need to spend the last of your financial year's budget, talk to your rep today about any equipment needs you may have, and we’ll put together a package for you.
The last few months have seen us out and about doing morning teas and trade displays at a variety of institutions and universities, with more on the schedule ahead. If you see one of our flyers around your workplace, have a look at the date and come say hello, you might even get some free food and Rowe Scientific merch!
The fluctuating price of crude oil is impacting not only the cost of fuel, but also the cost of raw materials used in the manufacture of plasticware, gloves and a range of other consumables. Whilst the rising fuel price has had an immediate impact, some of these other costs are yet to flow through to customers, so now is a great time to talk to your rep about placing a forward order for your routine consumables, to lock in your pricing for the immediate future.
Thanks again for your continued support and all the best from your Sydney team:
Hayden, Ari, Cindy, Dylan, John, Kai, Sheema and Zena.
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Dear Clients,
The Queensland team has had a busy start to the year, and we would like to thank all our clients for their continued support throughout the first half of 2026.
It was great to reconnect with clients, suppliers and industry contacts at the Plastics 2026 Conference at the University of Queensland in March. These events are always a valuable opportunity to keep up to date with new developments, and to better understand how we can support our clients across Queensland and the wider region.
Due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the cost of several common items, such as gloves and plastic bottles to name a few, have recently increased significantly in cost. As a result, our sales team may have to request an increase to the price on some of your orders from time to time. We appreciate the cost pressures on you business, so we will endeavour to keep them to an absolute minimum.
We would also like to thank our customers for their ongoing support of our sales, customer service and service teams. Whether you require laboratory consumables, equipment, technical advice, repairs, routine maintenance or general servicing, please contact the Queensland office or email roweqld@rowe.com.au and we will be happy to assist.
All the best from the Qld Team:
Martin, Anthony, Brian, Camryn, Cherise, Dan, David, George, Jessy, Josephine, Kelly, Richard, Rohit and Tim.
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Dear Clients,
We hope you all had a wonderful Easter and are excited for what lies ahead for the Autumn months and cooler days.
We thank you for all the enquires we have received through the first few months of 2026 which has been keeping us very busy. Our Sales team remains committed to meeting with you and catering to your requirements.
Rowe Scientific has you covered for all your Personal Protection Equipment. In association with Dräger, our trusted protective equipment partner with over 130 years of experience, we can provide solutions that prioritize safety and efficiency. Dräger's extensive range of PPE equipment is crafted to protect your workforce against various hazards.
With the end of financial year also looming, we have a range of products such as fridges, freezers, ovens and balances across the country, so if you have capital expenditure remaining in your yearly budget, please reach out to your account manager to let them know of your requirements.
As always, our dedicated team are here to assist you with any enquiries you may have.
All the best from:
Chris, Aarushi, Dani, Hazel, Joanne, Leonie, Liam, Luke, Michael, Paula and Samuel.
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Dear Clients,
Hoping this finds you refreshed after the Easter break, and hopefully we still have some sunny Autumn days ahead.
We extend our warmest wishes to our State Manager Garry Wrede, who retired on April 10. We thank Garry for nearly 20 years of hard work and commitment in this role. He will be greatly missed by colleagues and clients alike. Garry’s front door may already indicate “Gone Fishing”, and when the fish aren’t biting, he has extensive travel plans. Enjoy your next chapter Garry!
Christine Barclay (Account Manager with the Melbourne team for nine years) steps into the role of State Manager. Christine and has been working alongside Garry for several months and with big shoes to fill, is excited for the new role.
With the evolving situation in the Middle East and impact on supply chains, we are working closely with our manufacturers to mitigate shortfalls. If your local Rowe Scientific warehouse doesn’t hold the stock you require, it’s likely to be available in at least one of our five national warehouses. We are committed to ensuring that supply to your laboratory is uninterrupted. Our stock levels reflect this. Where possible, we encourage you to place forward orders for critical items. Please reach out to your Account Manager so that we can facilitate and help manage your inventory requirements.
In March, we attended the WIOA conference in Bendigo. It was great to see familiar and new faces alike, and thank-you for dropping by the stand. In May (28-29) we will be attending the DIAA Victoria Conference in Melbourne, followed by FoodPro 2026, 26-29 July in Melbourne. We look forward to seeing you.
You should have received your copy of LABLIKES24 by now - if not please let us know and we’ll send you a copy. Alternatively click here to download the current version.
With the End of Financial Year approaching, we have freezers, fridges, ovens, incubators, centrifuges and much more to suit your budget. Please contact our dedicated team with any enquiries and we will be happy to assist.
All the best from:
Christine, Adam, Amanda, Chris, Darren, Greg, Hoa, Louise, Mango, Paul, Saham & Tharushi.
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Dear Clients,
We live in interesting times.
Unlike during COVID, with many industries not producing their usual production volumes, we are not seeing any stock availability issues coming from the market. Rather the impacts are all coming from freight. Both in terms of availability of carriage and cost of the same.
Airlines routinely carry commercial freight in their passenger planes. With reduced flights and increased occupancy, this has severely restricted their ability to carry freight. We see shipments being bounced off flights, producing the resultant delays.
Freight by sea is taking longer, as many vessels are not using the Suez canal for passage via the Red sea, and are instead sailing around Africa. Greater sailing distances (fuel) and again, delays.
Domestically, the greatest impact (after floods and cyclones) is freight costs. We receive letters weekly from our suppliers and our outbound couriers that they are either applying a levy where previously they have not, or that their fuel levy has increased....again.
Please understand that delivering your goods is NOT free, and appreciate that we may have to vary current arrangements.
Peter Sommers and the Western Australian Team.
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