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Drivers and pedestrians are unsure who gives way at stop signs

When asked who should give way, the green car or the pedestrian, in the first and second scenarios, 37% and 39% of road users respectively answered incorrectly.

Ahead of long weekend, new research warns of increased drowning risk

Over the 17-year study period, 185 coastal deaths occurred on public holidays and 167 on long weekends. One in six coastal drowning deaths occur in winter.

How did Indian lemons end up in Australia?

All the world’s citrus trees stem from an ancestor species which grew in the foothills of the Himalayas, according to DNA evidence.

Does medication really help you lose weight?

Many people who cannot lose weight through diet and exercise turn to medication.

Do you know about these Mermaid-like creatures in mythologies?

In Australia, special water spirits appear in the rock and bark art of First Nations people in Arnhem Land.

Who sowed the seeds of Khalistan movement that lead to Operation Blue Star

“If these NRI Sikhs are so concerned about the people of Punjab why do they not go and live there?

How should Australia capitalise on AI while reducing its risks?

With AI, we see a multi-trillion dollar industry coming into existence before our eyes – and Australia could be well-placed to profit.

Closing the First Nations employment gap will take 100 years

At the 2021 census the employment rate for First Nations Australians was 51%, while the rate for other Australians was 74%.

Can ‘research sprints’ help solve academic problems in 30 days?

Traditional academic research can be slow, focusing on advancing knowledge and peer recognition, while freely sharing results.

15 years on court finds insurers denying medical claims as illegal

A random audit conducted of 40 heart attack claims found CommInsure had knocked back more than half by using a threshold for diagnosing substances in the blood that was by then out of date.

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World-first centre launched in Sydney to help cancer survivors thrive beyond treatment

Bringing together academic expertise and community connection, the Centre will lead research aimed at reshaping health systems so surviving cancer also means living well.

Bunnings’ backyard pods won’t fix the housing crisis, but they signal a shift

As Bunnings, Australia’s biggest hardware retailer starts selling tiny homes, it feels like a turning point.

Queensland man denied bail after alleged extremist material found on phone

AFP officers visited the man’s home and issued him with official information outlining the illegality of publicly displaying Nazi symbols.
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