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Friday 21 August 2026
Hack the Gong challenge puts Illawarra’s innovators to the test at iAccelerate
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Ben Quilty, Guan Wei works among treasures available at UOW Art Auction
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From ‘refrigerator mothers’ to paracetamol: why harmful autism myths are so common
Despite decades of research and a far richer understanding of autistic lives, myths that have been repeatedly debunked continue to surface in public debate
1 in 8 households don’t have the money to buy enough food
When money runs short, families cut back on groceries, buy cheaper but less nutritious food, skip meals or rely on food charities
What is prepping – and how does it work in Australia?
Who are the people actively living for the end times? Are sovereign citizens the same as survivalists? Are survivalists different from preppers?
How migrant stories and contributions have shaped Australian TV since the 1950s
The introduction of television in Australia in 1956 coincided with mass post-war immigration, initially from Britain and Europe, and later from Asia, the Americas and Africa. Both played a significant role in forming modern society.
The science behind a freediver’s 29-minute breath hold world record
How do freedivers delay a basic human survival response and how was Vitomir Mari膷i膰 able to hold his breath 60 times longer than most people?
From Lahore to Sydney, a Muslim feminist’s debut novel rebels against the suffocation of safety
The genre of migrant autofiction, especially coming-of-age work, is blooming, but Raaza Jamshed鈥檚 book stands out.