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Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan has reportedly put aside plans for a taskforce to scrutinise university responses to sexual assault and harassment.
Giant plant database posted
International researchers have produced the world's first global vegetation database ...
Paid parental changes proposed
A new plan would see families gain greater flexibility with how they use paid parental leave entitlements.
Big write-off for education IT
The federal education department has written off nearly $10 million from its failed national apprenticeship management IT system.
Hospital name vote questioned
Questions are being asked about the credibility of the Queensland government’s poll to change the name of the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital.
NDIS stats show positive results
Over 200,000 Australians are now on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and almost all report positive experiences.
ARC grants face new test
The next rounds of research grants have been delayed while the Government applies its new “national interest” test.
AUSTRAC issues non-profit warning
Financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has warned non-profits are vulnerable to terrorist infiltration and exploitation.
Award granted for coral courage
Australia’s top coral expert has been acknowledged for his courage in promoting science.
City hayfever watch goes live
A new project will help Brisbane residents with hayfever and seasonal asthma keep a check on levels of grass pollen in the air.
New school adds to maths appreciation
A new institute has been launched to transform the cultural status of mathematics in Australia.
SA joins school funding deal
South Australia has signed up to the Federal Government's new schools funding agreement.
Devil effort seeks new funds
A crowdfunding campaign aimed at one of Australia’s most iconic but endangered animals has been launched this week.
Face-matching flaw outlined
Australia’s new face-matching system will be prone to misreading non-Caucasian faces, experts say.
Booze ads still reaching kids
Research suggests alcohol advertising restrictions are unlikely to reduce young people’s exposure to alcohol marketing.
Borneo images among world's oldest
Australian researchers have dated some of the oldest known figurative art.
Schools fight for holy homophobia
Anglican schools are pushing to keep discriminating on the basis of sexuality.
NSW launches state school boost
The New South Wales Government has announced a new $712 million fund for public schools.
Gender reassignment rises
The number of children seeking gender reassignment surgery is surging, stats suggest.
Health system suicide studied
Experts say systemic change is needed to tackle suicide in the health workforce.