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Businesses are concerned about attempts to shift workers into more sustainable work.
Population issue plotted
A new study predicts that by 2050, 76 per cent of countries will experience fertility rates below that required to maintain their population.
Disinformation generation tested
Experts say many AI tools lack adequate safeguards to prevent mass health disinformation.
NDIS shift outlined
Bill Shorten has announced plans for a new, more sustainable NDIS within five years.
Publisher fees slammed
Australia’s research institutions annually funnel an estimated $1 billion into the coffers of ...
Sports funds unjustified
A WA Auditor General's report on sports spending has raised pork-barrelling allegations.
Teen justice rates drop
The figures show the number of Australian teens involved with the justice system continues to drop.
Study hubs to simulate uni
The Federal Government has announced a $16 million investment to establish 10 new Regional University Study Hubs.
Severe shortage spelled out
New estimates suggest Australia will need a massive influx of construction workers to meet its home building goals.
Call to improve indoor air
Scientists and industry leaders are pushing for action on clean indoor air.
Community health boost seen
Building a sense of community could be key to improving people’s mental health, particularly in low socio-economic suburbs.
NDIS group seeks grifts
The Federal Government has announced a new taskforce to crack down on overcharging of NDIS participants.
ALRC gives school advice
The Attorney-General has received advice on legal reforms aimed at addressing discrimination in private schools.
Climate markers climb
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says 2023 set a grim milestone as the hottest year on record, with climate indicators reaching catastrophic levels.
Ankle tech for young offenders
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.