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OPINION

The Intergenerational Report is far less scary than mainstream media headlines

This latest report finds that whereas there are now 3.7 Australians of such age for each of us aged 65 and over, by 2063 there will be 2.6.
INNOVATION

Can we do something about Australia’s food waste crisis and its adverse economic effect?

Australians waste a staggering 7.3 million tons of food each year, resulting in a colossal economic loss of $20 billion.
OPINION

Are your children learning second language? They may have a memory advantage

Consistently having to access competing words from a large pool of candidates may have long-term cognitive consequences.
OPINION

Sexual harassment impacts Australian university staff

Research on workplace sexual harassment in Australia sheds light on university staff experiences of harassment and the inadequacy of responses.
INNOVATION

Why is space still so hard to conquer?

India’s success came just days after a spectacular Russian failure, when the Luna 25 mission tried to land nearby.
OPINION

Struggling to Fit Your Budget? Here are ways to ease the squeeze

Make sure you match the frequency of these so you are working out your budget over a week, or a fortnight, or a month.
HEALTH

Why do I crave sugar and carbs when I’m sick?

When sickness strikes, our immune system springs into action, requiring additional energy to combat invaders.
OPINION

Gender-based violence is a big concern in hospitality – and women bear the brunt of managing it

Enduring sexual harassment was described as a routine “part of the job” for young people, particularly women at work
OPINION

The Intergenerational Report: Slower ageing, but slower economic growth explained in 7 charts

Treasurer Jim Chalmers talked about the need for action now on multiple fronts, saying there would “never be a quiet time to think about the future”.
INNOVATION

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.
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27-year-old charged over alleged ‘cash for demerit points’ scheme involving 1,266 fines worth approximately $620,000

Police allege the woman advertised on social media, offering to accept other motorists’ fines and demerit points in exchange for payment.
NEWS

ASIO chief Mike Burgess warns antisemitism remains at ‘disturbing’ level, says Iran could target prominent Jewish Australians

“We still have antisemitism as a problem, and that does concern me”
INNOVATION

Indian-origin PhD researcher Jinal Parmar wins Western Sydney ‘Unsung Hero’ Award for community health work

For Parmar, the award is recognition of work that often happens quietly — through conversations, trust-building and helping people navigate the healthcare system.
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