Australia's top science agency is to shed hundreds of jobs and narrow its range of research work. Photo: Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS

Plans to refocus Australia's leading science agency's priorities due to financial strain, resulting in hundreds of job losses, have been labelled "necessary" by a government minister, while scientist groups warn a lack of investment will stifle innovation.

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The CSIRO has announced up to 350 full-time staff roles will be abolished as the agency embarks on a new research direction due to long-term financial sustainability challenges caused by funding not keepi

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