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After a bitterly fought campaign, Australians have voted against an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament by a clear majority.
A ciência que ganha o Prêmio Nobel de Física todos os anos pode ser difícil de entender, mas frequentemente está em aplicações e produtos do dia a dia
Yes, savings from increased participation in private insurance outweigh the costs the government incurs by subsidising private health insurance rebates. But rebates can be better targeted.
One recommendation from the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, could be the game changer that will impact everything – a disability rights act.
The science that wins the Nobel Prize in Physics each year can be hard to get your head around – but it often has real everyday implications.
Thinking about food all day, feeling guilty when you eat, not knowing when you’re actually hungry: these could be signs you need to work on your relationship with food.
Despite their small size, infants and children actually require about the same amount of iron as adults, to help them grow. Many aren’t getting enough.
The federal government has been challenged to provide $100 billion over the next ten years to boost the renewables sector. But will policymakers respond to the challenge?
Play fighting can help children’s development in many ways, from their balance, to their nonverbal skills and cognition.
A ‘knowledge economy’ is an economy based on technical and scientific advances. The upcoming Universities Accord should focus more on research and capitalising on discoveries.
These ‘custodial killers’ are often healthcare workers who murder helpless or dependent people in their care.
Beberapa pelaku kejahatan seksual terhadap anak bahkan tidak menyadari bahwa apa yang mereka lakukan itu salah. Sebagian dari mereka adalah pedofil. Apa itu pedofil?
Our research with 124 Australian hospitality staff found women bar workers were routinely seen as ‘better suited’ to manage the threat of violence - which is both risky and exploitative.
Health care has traditionally focused on prescribing medications, with little focus on when to stop them. But pills and potions can add up over time and do more harm than good.
How did a country that did not make wine somehow invent effervescence?
Since 2014, Australian officials have generally avoided using the terms “occupied” or “occupation” in relation to Palestine. That has now changed.
Islamic banks must follow Sharia law, and as such take a different approach to traditional Australian banks. They don’t charge interest, and are much more selective about which activities they fund.
Police matrons in the 1800s opened the door for women to join the police force, yet most of us have never heard of them.
Some foods can affect how well your lungs function, how often you have asthma attacks and how well your puffer works. Here’s what to eat if you have asthma.
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Associate Professor in Wildlife Conservation Science, School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor and Head of Discipline - Oral Health, University of Newcastle
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Conjoint Associate Lecturer in Medical Biochemistry, University of Newcastle
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Ph.D. Candidate in Conservation Politics, University of Newcastle
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PhD researcher, University of Newcastle
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Post Doctorate Fellow, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Chief Operations Manager Walgett & Brewarrina Aboriginal Medical Service PhD Candidate, Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle
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Dietitian and early career researcher, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Conservation Science, University of Newcastle
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Conjoint Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Newcastle
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Lecturer, Teachers and Teaching Research Centre, School of Education, University of Newcastle
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Lecturer in law, University of Newcastle
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Forensic Criminologist, University of Newcastle
