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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has rebuilt the Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC).
Virtual worlds bring actual risk
We are moving into an age where many people will live virtual lives, but little is known about the potential health effects.
Evocca lands big deals
Lucrative AFP and Defence training contracts have been awarded to a private college group with an interesting history.
Money matters in survival stakes
Experts say socioeconomic status is a health risk factor just like physical inactivity, smoking and obesity.
AI bluffs the best
An artificially intelligent system has trounced the world’s top poker players for the first time.
Locals schools score high
Australian universities are among the world's most international universities.
Natural wonders shrinking
More than 100 Natural World Heritage Sites are being destroyed by encroaching human activities.
Plain packs push good health
Research suggests plain packaging and warning labels are motivating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smokers to quit smoking.
Berejiklian re-jig revealed
New NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has dumped senior MPs in favour of fresh blood.
Meningococcal jabs hit WA
Western Australia will soon become the first state to offer free meningococcal vaccinations for teenagers aged 15 to 19.
Services extended with tele-help
A new partnership should help address inequities in health services for rural and remote areas.
Accolade for advancing stem science
Biomolecular science professor Alan Mackay-Sim has been named Australian of the Year.
Expert slams feminine physics
Quantum physicist Michelle Simmons says Australian physics lessons have become too ‘feminised’.
Pig shells for human cells
Scientists are investigating the idea of growing replacement human organs inside pigs.
Ultranet waste detailed
Victoria’s corruption watchdog has detailed the mind-bending waste of money that was the ‘Ultranet’ online education portal.
Holograms floated on fibres
Physicists have invented a tiny device that creates the highest quality holographic images ever achieved.
Pirate probe shows no fear
A new study has looked at whether the fear of punishment influences peoples’ pirate behaviour.
RACP slams unsporting booze ads
The RACP wants alcohol companies to be banned from sponsoring cricket.