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A Tasmanian inquiry has exposed a harrowing pattern of abuse and systematic failures within the state's care institutions.
Wealth gap widens
Oxfam has revealed alarming statistics on the burgeoning fortunes of the world's richest ...
Achievement falls in funding gap
Public school financial shortfalls could be widening the achievement gap, new figures show.
ALRC outlines justice probe
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) will conduct an inquiry into the justice system's approach to sexual violence.
Population passes 27 million
Australia's population has hit the 27 million mark nearly two decades earlier than many anticipated.
Camera tuned to animal eyes
A new camera system allows humans to see the world through an animal's eyes.
Flies show rejection aggression
Being rejected by a potential mate is stressful for male fruit flies, research suggests.
BoM slammed amid uncertainty
With wild weather across the country, armchair experts are attacking the Bureau of Meteorology with renewed fervour.
Love studied for brain effect
Researchers have undertaken a detailed study of love’s effect on the brain.
Experts back AI plan
The Australian Academy of Science has endorsed the Federal Government's draft AI regulations.
Rich sign tax letter
Over 250 millionaires and billionaires have united in a call for higher taxation on the super-rich.
Uni dropouts rise
Australia's university dropout rates have reportedly soared to their highest since 2005.
Grim heights reached in 2023
Studies show 2023 was a year of record heat and devastating climate impacts.
Ancient selections probed
A new study looks at the decisions behind the locations of ancient Aboriginal sites.
Health scare reports studied
Experts have studied the impact of media narratives when health scares emerge.
Investigator seeks future data
The Australian government’s most advanced research ship is heading out on its longest voyage yet.
Yarns open WA health
A new healthcare education program developed in rural Western Australia is breaking down communication barriers between clinicians and Aboriginal patients.
Folbigg case quashed
In a major victory for both justice and science, Kathleen Folbigg has been fully acquitted of murder convictions ...