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Birdwatching, immune responses and evolutionary mapping honoured at 2023 Eureka Prizes

Some highlights from this year’s ceremony were awards for one of the world’s biggest wildlife monitoring programs.

A billion dreams land on the Moon as India joins elite space club

India has become the first country to land on the moon's south pole.

Higher prices have hit most people but homeowners have felt it harder than renters

First homebuyers who bought within the past three years faced the biggest living cost increase, of 20.5%.

Manual launched to provide guidance to Fijian journalists on conflict reporting

“The idea is to not only ‘not do harm’ but report stories with the aim of facilitating solutions to conflict."

Do languages become less complex with more new adult speakers?

Grammar is very complicated, especially if you are learning a new language.

Could National Cabinet’s new housing plan fix our rental crisis?

The National Planning Reform Blueprint adds 200,000 homes to the previous target of 1 million extra homes over five years.

Is rise of AI contributing to decline of Human Intelligence?

Experts raise question has AI learned well how to modify the user’s mind and inclinations

Why do I fall asleep on the sofa but am wide awake when I get to bed?

Good sleep hygiene, or healthy sleep habits, includes having a regular routine before bed, a dark, quiet room to sleep in, and not using your mobile phone in bed.

Concern over Japan’s controversial disposal of nuclear waste in Pacific waters

The controversial plan by Japan continues to spark anger and concern across many communities, environmental activists, non-government and civil society organisations.

Beware! Not all mental health apps are helpful

Although some mental health apps connect users with a registered therapist, most provide a fully automated service that bypasses the human element.

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25-year-old truck driver Ashwani Sharma killed in Victorian fuel tanker crash near Warragul

The driver's cabin separated from the two fuel trailers before crashing into trees and overturning.

Eleven years after disaster, Solomon Islands families are still waiting for a place to truly call home

The community was forced to flee their homes along the river bank during the devastating flash floods in 2014, leaving behind permanent homes and belongings as they escaped to safety to higher grounds.

Outrageous 25-200% Australian visa fee hike hits international students, partners and skilled workers from 1 July

"(The increse) It raises important questions about accessibility and affordability for genuine applicants"
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