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Simplifying data movement for faster analysis: the new link between the Bioplatforms Data Portal and Galaxy Australia
A new one-click data transfer feature now connects the Bioplatforms Data Portal directly to Galaxy Australia. Powered by BioCommons Access, this integration lets researchers instantly send large datasets straight to the analysis platform without having to switch.
Deep learning meets genome annotation: rapid gene prediction tool now available
The deep learning-based genome annotation tool, Tiberius, is now available in Galaxy Australia. After being wrapped and extensively tested, it is freely available for everyone’s use in the Genome Lab.
GlyCombo: the first dedicated glycomics workflow on Galaxy
GlyCombo is now live on Galaxy Australia as the platform's first dedicated glycomics software tool. This high-throughput workflow, developed by Protea Glycosciences, offers researchers a streamlined, reproducible way to automate glycan identification from complex mass spectrometry data in just a few clicks.
Research communities can build their own digital labs with Australian innovation: Galaxy Labs Engine
The Galaxy Labs Engine is featured in a new paper detailing how researchers can build their own tailored digital labs. These bespoke interfaces provide curated tools and synchronised workflows that simplify complex, domain-specific bioinformatics for our community.
Contributing to open and accessible training with 500+ bioinformatics resources
The Galaxy Training Network offers tutorials covering everything from genomics to machine learning. These self-paced resources combine videos and worked examples, allowing researchers to master complex bioinformatics tools.
Galaxy Australia’s 14 millionth job was a win for sustainable crop production
Galaxy Australia solves the technical bottleneck for molecular biologists who need to perform high-level bioinformatics without dedicated coding expertise. Molecular Biologist, Dr Donald Gardiner, from University of Queensland, uses the platform to understand how pathogens cause disease in plants.
Streamlined Science: Single sign-on with BioCommons Access
BioCommons Access launches in late March 2026 to provide a single sign-on for multiple analysis and data services across our ecosystem. This new system will streamline your research workflow by allowing seamless data transfers and unified access to platforms like Galaxy Australia, the Bioplatforms Australia Data Portal and more.
Making Microbiome workflows more accessible for researchers
A group of Australian microbiome specialists recently joined multiple ELIXIR nodes and the international Galaxy community for an ‘Optimising MAGS-building workflows’ hackathon.
Thousands join international Galaxy training events
The Galaxy platform is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and Galaxy Australia is one of the core BioCommons services. We are proud to provide and support a variety of opportunities for researchers to engage with the team, community and tools.
Stop the rot! Plant Bacteriologist’s genome assembly becomes Galaxy Australia’s 11 millionth job
An enthusiastic new user recently submitted the lucky 11 millionth data analysis job to the Galaxy Australia platform. Plant Bacteriologist Dr Toni Chapman has begun regularly using the fully-subsidised service for her genome assemblies of bacteria important to agricultural plant biosecurity and production.