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UOW remains in world’s top 50 for THE Sustainability Impact Ratings
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‘Every day I think about money’: how can we support uni students who struggle financially?
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How forensic analysis and traditional knowledge reveal the story of a unique boomerang
The boomerang was an item of great personal attachment, as evidenced by its continued repair and use, and burial with its owner
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
Private tutoring for school kids is booming but poses risks for students
Despite one in six students get private tutoring at some point in their schooling, there is little regulation of tutoring in Australia
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?
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?