Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest university, with more than 56,000 students. Of these, about 26 per cent are international students, with half of these studying at the University’s offshore campuses. The University’s main campus is in Perth. Curtin also has a major regional campus in Kalgoorlie, and a campus in Midland, in addition to four global campuses in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius.
Curtin is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide, with the University placed 9th in Australia according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020.
The University has built a reputation around innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, being at the forefront of many high-profile research projects in astronomy, biosciences, economics, mining and information technology. It is also recognised globally for its strong connections with industry, and for its commitment to preparing students for the jobs of the future.
The report found that Sydney households face the highest transport costs of any city in Australia both in dollar terms and as a percentage of household income.
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The Australian Automobile Association said that a new report showed that “the average Australian family is spending up to $22,000 every year to get around.” Is that accurate?
We’ve long heard we can’t blame people for their addiction because it’s a disease, but is it?
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Some think labelling it a disease is a helpful way to think about addiction; others think this makes the addict helpless in their fight against addiction. Two academics debate both sides of the coin.
Australian banks improved their efficiency after the introduction in 2003 of the ASX Principles of Good Corporate Governance, which aimed for improved governance mechanisms and thus better control over bank management.
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Good corporate governance is good for efficiency and profit in banks. But having independent board members and the number of board meetings don’t play a role, research shows.
The militant extreme right is also capable of attracting young Australians to its cause.
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The arrest on terrorism charges of a white ‘nationalist extremist’ from an avowedly right-wing organisation should alert Australians to the dangers of violence from that direction.
Women may be happy in jobs that are stereotypically seen as ‘women’s work’ because of the way gender roles have developed over time.
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Reliable data about the homeless population is vital when developing policy, allocating funding and developing services for vulnerable people. But first the census needs to find them.
For any person on the road to recovery from trauma exposure, the key factors are stability and safety.
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Perceived stigma, failure to seek help and failures of policing organisations to support help-seeking have created a melting pot of despair for some officers.
Behavioural activation rivals other therapies and medication in the treatment of depression.
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Behavioural activation aims to increase engagement in activities we value, which boosts our chances of deriving pleasure and a sense of achievement from life.
Windows 10 was designed with more than the desktop in mind.
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High-speed rail is now a well-established technology and Australia needs it, as long as the project ticks all the boxes needed to deliver both private and public benefits.
Sur la Promenade des Anglais, à Nice, au lendemain de l’attaque au camion lors des festivités du 14-Juillet.
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L’attentat de Nice est un terrifiant exemple de ces attaques low-tech encouragées par les organisations terroristes et qui menacent nos sociétés au quotidien.
Though eventually shot dead, the Nice attacker managed to exact a dreadful toll primarily through use of a vehicle.
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A 10-week surge in ocean temperatures off the Western Australian coast has killed off large patches of kelp forest, the “biological engine” of Australia’s southern reefs.
Difficult to measure, easy to see.
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Have you thought about usable space, re-engineering, structural integrity, contamination, insulation and comfort? If not, you need to before jumping into building a home from shipping containers.
Back in 2012, Bill Shorten was Superannuation Minister.
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