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Thousands of WA public school teachers took to the streets this week, marking their first walkout in over a decade.
Uni returns ancient spears
A set of stolen Indigenous artefacts have been returned to their community.
Crash data shows city links
A new study has uncovered insights from 15 years of crashes on Melbourne roads.
First Nations centre backed
The Federal Government is supporting a “world first” gender justice institute for First Nations women.
Lockdown effect seen in social work
New research looks at the stress, demand and pressure for social workers in Melbourne’s COVID-19 lockdown.
Deep space in new detail
An international research team has recently introduced the most extensive and intricate 3D map of the universe ever produced.
AUSTRAC asked to eye TikTok
AUSTRAC has been asked to investigate TikTok over money laundering concerns.
High-tech certificates go live
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 ...