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New South Wales has become the first state to introduce digital birth certificates.
Brains reward altruism
Researchers say that the brain's reward system does not just function for selfish purposes.
Surveys show major bleaching
The Great Barrier Reef is undergoing its fifth major bleaching event since 2016, according to the latest snapshot.
WA teachers to strike
Western Australia’s teachers are set to strike next week over an ongoing pay dispute.
Empathy tested by pain patients
Empathy in doctors appears to be linked to better chronic pain management.
Aboriginal pottery shows links
The discovery of ancient pottery on an island off Queensland has significantly altered the understanding of ...
DNA pulled from air-con
Forensic science researchers have developed a new technique for capturing airborne DNA at crime scenes.
Billions missed in school review
In the latest review of Australia's education funding, a government report has highlighted a significant issue that could see public schools miss out on $13 billion over the next five years.
Visionary physicist passes
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, whose work led to the discovery of the Higgs boson, has passed away ...
Charges laid for student death
WorkSafe Victoria has charged a Melbourne school and an adventure travel company following the death of a student after an overseas trip in 2019.
Fines for residential risk
A residential care provider in NSW has been fined $300,000 in relation to risk of workplace sexual violence.
Bishop picked as UN envoy
The United Nations has announced Julie Bishop, Australia’s former foreign minister, as its special envoy on Myanmar.
Automated concern raised
The Federal Government has received warnings over its use of AI decision-making.
Centrelink age limits questioned
Advocates want Centrelink to lower the age of independence for Youth Allowance from 22 to 18.
CSIRO seeks local AI
CSIRO says Australia is in a perfect position to harness AI for its technological future.
State rejects justice calls
The Victorian Government has rejected key recommendations from the Yoorrook Justice Commission's inquiry into child protection and criminal justice systems.
Visa records show strain
Australia has surpassed 700,000 overseas students for the first time, while over 50,000 visa applications were rejected in the last three months.
Big calls for tiny creatures
Experts have outlined research priorities for zooplankton - tiny creatures at the heart of the marine food chain.