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It took just 5,000 years for large and well-organised groups of people to populate all corners of the continent.
Fibres that imitate the double helix of DNA can make artificial muscles more powerful than those found in nature.
Our experts cast their eyes over this list of contemporary fiction, historical fiction, and non-fiction which undertakes impressive trapeze acts across genre boundaries.
In 1901, there were almost 30,000 Chinese men in Australia but fewer than 500 women. Despite their small numbers, emerging research reveals surprising stories of Chinese Australian women’s lives.
Laboratory experiments with bat poo reveal how archaeological materials in tropical caves have been chemically altered over the millennia.
Mexico would not fully legalize cannabis; its new regulation plan makes recreational use legal. However modest, that would be a symbolic milestone for a country immersed in a long, deadly drug war.
As bushfires become larger under climate change, the area exposed to intense and severe fires is likely to increase.
The House passed a bill creating a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who came to the US as children. Here’s what you need to know about the Dreamers and DACA.
The National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment bill goes against two explicit recommendations of the banking royal commission.
Gen X is leading the way in kicking the social media habit. And concerns about an overall ‘internet addiction’ seem overblown.
When rape allegations are in the news, it can be a traumatic experience for survivors of past sexual violence. But there are ways to shield yourself from further trauma.
We looked at newspaper coverage over 20 years and found 78% of articles portrayed domestic violence as isolated incidents in relationships, rather than a systemic issue.
Iconic ecosystems, from coral reefs to Tasmania’s ancient forests, are collapsing across the continent and into Antarctica. It’s not too late to act — in fact, our lives depend on it.
In the wake of high-profile allegations of sexual assault, it is important people know there are informal avenues for survivors to report their stories.
Innovative border control technologies may be great for governments cracking down on migration — but they could further disadvantage groups that are already vulnerable.
One recommendation to fix inequity in Australia is for the government to fund non-government schools to the same degree as government schools, while banning them from charging fees.
Mercury is a nasty toxin that harms humans and ecosystems. The gold and sugar-cane industries have tackled the problem, and it’s time for coal to follow suit.
Tiny nutshell fragments, found at a rock shelter in the Kakadu region, have helped researchers track past climate change in the region.
Australia has its own populist tradition. Unlike the US, it is about protecting Australians from the outside world, not asserting their liberties.
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Professor, University of Wollongong
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Honorary Senior Fellow, University of Wollongong
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Lecturer in Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong
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Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, University of Wollongong
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PhD Candidate at the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre, University of Wollongong
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Honorary Senior Research Fellow, University of Wollongong
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Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, University of Wollongong
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Professor, University of Wollongong
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Senior Lecturer, Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values, University of Wollongong
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology, University of Wollongong
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Professor, University of Wollongong
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Professor and Director, Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values, University of Wollongong
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Associate professor in accounting, University of Wollongong
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Associate professor in Mental Health and Behavioural Science, University of Wollongong
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Associate professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong
