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New research has found that that school funding in its current state is “politically, financially and educationally unsustainable”.
Saudi prince to spread incredible wealth
Saudi tycoon Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has promised his entire $US32 billion ($41.8 billion) fortune to charitable projects.
Local babbler gives first sign of bird-talk
A small Australian native bird has become the first species other than humans to be observed communicating in a simple form of language.
Tougher tests turn to dangerous situations
A new driving test rolls out in Queensland this week, focusing on dangerous manoeuvres such as right-hand turns and high-speed merging.
Novel neurons for brain-like bonds
Swedish scientists have built a neuron using organic bioelectronics.
Banker school stitch-up deepens
Victorian corruption hearing have found that a single department finance boss was responsible for signing off, holding and allocating department funding to “banker school” slush funds.
Self-awareness spotted in thinking animals
Recent studies have found that human are probably not the only self-aware animals.
Super raid aimed at unions
The Federal Government has unveiled draft legislation to shake up corporate governance at superannuation funds.
Underspend spotted in NSW early childhood
The New South Wales Government has been accused of underspending on early childhood education.
Canoe's quest rests in Queensland
The Hokule'a canoe has made it to Australia, a third of the way into its three-year journey to draw attention to the dire state of our oceans.
Inequality study shows gaps in city life
Figures show people living in low socioeconomic areas in Australian capital cities are almost twice as likely to die prematurely and almost five times more likely to be receiving unemployment benefits than people living in the most advantaged area.
Probe spots empathy in the brain
Research has revealed physical differences in the brains of people who respond emotionally to others’ feelings, compared to those who respond more rationally.
Worm's world view gives new sense of senses
Researchers have for the first time discovered how some animals sense the Earth’s magnetic field.
Independent boost marked in NSW budget
New South Wales schools are keenly awaiting next week’s state budget, which will reportedly include an extra $50 million dollars over four years for non-government schools under the Building Grants Assistance Scheme.
International education boost sought in new study
Education Minister Christopher Pyne has announced a study into international education to examine its importance to the Australian economy and communities.
Parents' beliefs bend kids' results
It is sometimes surprising that two siblings who grow up in the same home, eat the same food, and share the same genes, can appear no more similar than complete strangers.
Study plots happiness through heavy music
Extreme music like heavy metal can positively influence those experiencing anger, a new study has revealed.
New tools to close social remoteness
The Australian Human Rights Commission has unveiled new tools to boost social cohesion in local governments.
SA seeks legal review to spot LGBTIQ disadvantage
University researchers are looking at discrimination in South Australia’s laws, on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or intersex status.
Social media seen as poor source of news
A new study has plotted the ways the people reinforce and expand their opinions, by surrounding themselves with sources that agree.
Local expert takes gong for first vaccine
Australia’s Professor Ian Frazer has won a prestigious international award for his work on the world's first vaccine against cervical cancer, Gardasil.