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Wednesday 24 June 2026
UOW remains in world’s top 50 for THE Sustainability Impact Ratings
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The Yerbury Lab researchers brave The Big Freeze for MND research
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Budget explainer: why the federal budget falls in May
Labor Treasurer Ralph Willis was the first to deliver the budget in May, writes Professor Simon Ville.
Beyond lockouts: Sydney needs to become a more inclusive city
The critical issues underlying the debate about Sydney鈥檚 nightlife include worsening inequality and who is getting left behind, writes Professor Chris Gibson.聽
Explainer: what is the placebo effect and are doctors allowed to prescribe them
The placebo effect is real and powerful, despite it having a bad rap.聽Philosophy聽lecturer聽David Neil聽comments.聽
Business confidence and tax reform key to Turnbull government re-election: CEDA
The Malcolm Turnbull-led government will have to combat a gloomy Australian economic forecast in this year鈥檚 election.
Do Wi-Fi and mobile phones really cause cancer? Experts respond
On 16 February, Catalyst aired an episode on the ABC titled 鈥淲i-Fried鈥�, hosted by Dr Maryanne Demasi, claiming that radiation from mobile phones and Wi-Fi may constitute a brain cancer risk. The Conversation聽invited experts who have conducted research into this area to respond to the claims made in the programme.
UOW scientists respond to CSIRO climate research cuts
A statement by scientists from the Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry at UOW