Australian & New Zealand Forensic Science Society - WA Branch

20/10/2026

🔬 Sponsor Spotlight: Agilent

A huge thank you to for supporting the 2026 Western Australian Forensic Science Forum!

From chromatography to mass spectrometry, analytical technologies are an essential part of modern forensic science. Agilent’s support helps us bring together the people, ideas and scientific advances that keep our forensic community learning and moving forward.

We’re pleased to have Agilent supporting this year’s Forum and joining us in Maylands for a day of scientific discussion, knowledge-sharing and networking.

📅 Friday 23 October 2026
📍 The Rise Function Centre, Maylands

Interested in attending? Check whether places are still available here:
https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-wa-western-australian-forensic-science-forum-2026/

19/10/2026

🤝 Sponsor Spotlight:

A special thank you to Forensic Foundations for supporting the 2026 Western Australian Forensic Science Forum!

Professional development, knowledge-sharing and strong connections across the forensic science community are all important to the continued growth of our field. We’re grateful to Forensic Foundations for helping support opportunities for forensic professionals, researchers and students to come together and learn from one another.

Thank you for supporting the WA forensic science community and helping make this year’s Forum possible!

📅 Friday 23 October 2026
📍 The Rise Function Centre, Maylands

Would you like to join us? Check whether places are still available:
https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-wa-western-australian-forensic-science-forum-2026/

18/10/2026

🧪 Sponsor Spotlight:

Thank you to Shimadzu for supporting the 2026 Western Australian Forensic Science Forum!

Analytical instrumentation plays a vital role across forensic science, from identifying and characterising substances to generating reliable results that can support investigations and the justice system.

We’re delighted to have Shimadzu supporting this year’s Forum and look forward to bringing the WA forensic science community together for a day of research, innovation and professional connection.

📅 Friday 23 October 2026
📍 The Rise Function Centre, Maylands

Want to be part of the day? Check whether places are still available:
https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-wa-western-australian-forensic-science-forum-2026/

17/10/2026

🔬 Sponsor Spotlight: Murdoch University

A special thank you to Murdoch University School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences for supporting the 2026 Western Australian Forensic Science Forum!

Research, education and collaboration are essential to the future of forensic science. Support from our universities helps create opportunities for knowledge-sharing and strengthens connections between students, researchers and practising forensic scientists.

We’re pleased to have Murdoch University supporting this year’s Forum, with several of its students also presenting their work. We look forward to hearing their research and showcasing the talent and scientific contributions emerging from our WA universities.

📅 Friday 23 October 2026
📍 The Rise Function Centre, Maylands

Want to be part of the day? Check whether places are still available:
https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-wa-western-australian-forensic-science-forum-2026/

16/10/2026

🔬 Sponsor Spotlight: ChemCentre

A big thank you to ChemCentre for supporting the 2026 Western Australian Forensic Science Forum!

ChemCentre plays an important role in scientific analysis and forensic services in Western Australia, helping deliver scientific expertise that supports investigations and the wider community.

We’re grateful for ChemCentre’s support of the local forensic science community and events that bring practitioners, researchers, and students together to share knowledge and strengthen connections.

📅 Friday 23 October 2026
📍 The Rise Function Centre, Maylands

Keen to join us? Check whether places are still available here:
https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-wa-western-australian-forensic-science-forum-2026/

14/10/2026

Registration closes TODAY! Time is running out!!

Will we see you at the 2026 Western Australian Forensic Science Forum?

Enjoy a catered full-day scientific program of high-quality scientific research and innovative practice in Western Australian Forensic Science.

📅 Friday 23 October 2026
🕠 8.15am - 5pm (Arrival from 8.15am for prompt 8.45am start)
📍 The Rise Function Centre, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands 6051
🎟️ Registration (includes morning tea, lunch and sundowner):
ANZFSS Members $25/ Student $15
Non-member $40/ Student $25

Register at: https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-wa-western-australian-forensic-science-forum-2026/

Brought to you by ChemCentre, , , , Curtin University, and Sponsor Spotlights coming soon!

08/10/2026

Don’t forget to register for the 2026 Western Australian Forensic Science Forum! Registrations close 14th October!

You won’t want to miss our plenary speaker Ms Ros Fogliani, former State Coroner of Western Australia, kicking off a day of high quality scientific research and innovative practice.

📅 Friday 23 October 2026
🕠 8.15am - 5pm (Arrival from 8.15am for prompt 8.45am start)
📍 The Rise Function Centre, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands 6051
🎟️ Registration (includes morning tea, lunch and sundowner):
ANZFSS Members $25/ Student $15
Non-member $40/ Student $25

Register at: https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-wa-western-australian-forensic-science-forum-2026/ by 14th October for catering purposes

02/10/2026

This month’s ANZFSS WA Member Spotlight is Charlie Russo, guest speaker 📢 at the ANZFSS WA Forensic Forum!

🧪 Charlie Russo – Current Manager of Operations at the Forensic Science Laboratory at ChemCentre and previous Manager of the Racing Chemistry Laboratory, having served as the President of the Association of Official Racing Chemists as well as on other committees.

Why do you do it?
The work has always been challenging with new methods and techniques emerging every day and to explore how to use them to solve the problems that are presented. Whether it helps in solving a crime or detecting abuse of drugs in the community. It's our way of keeping the community safe.

Favourite forensic fact!
How not finding something can be as important as finding it? Realising that we often don't know or need to know anything on the background of the samples, we can just examine them without any preconceived notion of the result and report what we see.

What makes you get up in the morning?
The people I work with and the ever-changing landscape in forensic science. Bringing on board new ways of examining forensic evidence. There is always someone keen to help solve any problems you may encounter.

If I could change one thing…
That everyone would consider others and treat them as they would like to be treated. Also, a way to eliminate cars and find a safer way of getting around!



📅 To come see Charlie and a number of forensic experts presenting what they’re working on, come to the ANZFSS WA Forensic Science Forum on Friday 23rd October – register at this link:
https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-wa-western-australian-forensic-science-forum-2026/

If you want to be in our Spotlight, please fill out the Google Form at https://forms.gle/85nYV7NJVeHSF35MA

25/09/2026

Don’t forget to register for the 2026 Western Australian Forensic Science Forum!

Enjoy a catered full-day scientific program of high quality scientific research and innovative practice in Western Australian Forensic Science.

📅 Friday 23 October 2026
🕠 8.15am - 5pm (Arrival from 8.15am for prompt 8.45am start)
📍 The Rise Function Centre, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands 6051
🎟️ Registration (includes morning tea, lunch and sundowner):
ANZFSS Members $25/ Student $15
Non-member $40/ Student $25

Register at: https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-wa-western-australian-forensic-science-forum-2026/

18/09/2026

Want people to find out more about your specialty? Get in the Spotlight!

Fill out the Google Form at https://forms.gle/85nYV7NJVeHSF35MA and let us know your why!



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It’s time for another ANZFSS WA Member Spotlight!

🧬Lilijana Nicholls - PhD candidate at Murdoch University researching environmental DNA (eDNA)

Why do you do it?
I love doing research to discover new knowledge and learn more about what we can do with DNA. I particularly enjoy environmental DNA because of its overlap in disciplines. eDNA can be used for biosecurity, ecology, biodiversity, wildlife crime, agriculture, and a range of other fields.

Favourite forensic fact!
There are more camels on the Nullarbor than in Saudi Arabia, because they are a massively invasive species in Australia.

What makes you get up in the morning?
I love working in the lab and getting into the rhythm and flow of the work. Being able to trial a new experiment and see the results is really enjoyable. Working towards a PhD and knowing that I'm creating new knowledge and discovering things no one has ever discovered before is really exciting.

If I could change one thing…
Increased participation in citizen science could help us collect data across the world, while encouraging lifelong learning and sharing scientific knowledge and research with the wider community.



If you want to be in our Spotlight, please fill out the Google Form at https://forms.gle/85nYV7NJVeHSF35MA