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In a bid to curb youth reoffending rates, the Victorian Government has unveiled plans for a significant reform in the youth justice system.
Big R&D boost proposed
Investing 3 per cent of GDP into research could boost the economy by $100 billion and create 42,000 new jobs ...
Discrimination seen in leader picks
Evidence has emerged of serious racial and sexual discrimination within the leadership echelons of Australian universities.
Social media asked to show work
The eSafety Commissioner has called on social media companies to show how they are blocking extremist material.
Ambo shows important link
Experts say patient-paramedic trust can help free up emergency departments.
Ancient burns traced back
Researchers have discovered Indigenous fire management in northern Australia was being practised at least 11,000 years ago.
Exclusion misses billions
Increasing disability employment could boost the national economy by billions.
'Doxing' consult starts
The Albanese government is planning new legislation targeting the online harassment tactic known as ‘doxing’.
Animal speed limits studied
Researchers have investigated how nature dictates the top speed of animals.
Mistrust rife in Reef review
Great Barrier Reef regulations have been met with scepticism from farmers.
Ancient galaxies confound
New telescope observations have unearthed some mysterious ancient galaxies.
Satellite build gets going
Big steps forward this week for one of humanity's greatest scientific projects ...
School inquiry makes grim findings
An inquiry has revealed decades of failures in Victoria’s child protection system.
Visa issues raised
Australian universities, vocational and English-language colleges are grappling with a crisis in student visa processing.
Burgess responds to spy requests
A shred of extra detail has emerged in a spy scandal started by ASIO boss Mike Burgess.
Kiss lifted to commissioner role
Australia will soon have a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.
UN urges extraction change
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says the world must start living within its means.