Most Australians support paying more tax to fix the nation’s scandal-plagued aged care system, a survey has revealed. The Australian National University study involved 3200 respondents, with 85.4 per cent backing an aged care improvement levy. “A third of those in favour, ...
More »Spike in sexually transmitted infections could be caused by online dating, health experts warn
A rise in popularity of online dating apps could be contributing to a sudden surge of sexually transmitted infections across Melbourne, epidemiologists warn. It comes as Alfred Health experts reported an increase in syphilis across Melbourne’s outer suburbs, with a ...
More »How Jennie took control of her ageing through higher education
Jennie Cox has always jumped on any chance to learn. At 81, she’s just completed a degree at Murdoch University and has already enrolled for a postgraduate course. A former nurse from Perth, Cox studied for a nursing degree as ...
More »Qld based team develop antiviral treatment that could reduce virus by 99.99 per cent
A team of Queensland scientists has co-developed a “gene-silencing” antiviral treatment that could effectively kill COVID-19 in what’s been dubbed an “important missing piece” in the arsenal against the virus. Nigel McMillan and his team from the Menzies Health Institute ...
More »Australia faces ‘lost decade’ as a ‘hermit nation’ if it doesn’t reopen soon: USyd report
Australians face a “lost decade” inside a “hermit nation” left far behind the rest of the world if the country doesn't open up soon. That’s according to a report prepared by leading figures from business, law, arts and academia that ...
More »How VitalSource® is making it easier for students and institutions to find accessible content
VitalSource® is a proven innovator and trusted partner for institutions globally. Their platforms provide students and educators with access to immersive, engaging digital content, while interactive study and analytics tools give users experiences and insights that cannot be achieved with ...
More »Six common ways to finance your new vehicle
Navigating the options to finance your new car may seem a daunting proposition. Do you choose a lease? Or a personal loan? Or dealer finance? The Australian Securities and Investment Commission’s MoneySmart recommends shopping around to determine which option is ...
More »International education backlash: the policy issues impeding enrolment growth
At the recent Armistice Centenary service to commemorate the end of World War I, French president Emmanuel Macron reminded the global community that it was the rise of nationalism that was the harbinger of the “war to end all wars”. ...
More »On the move: November
Davis moves on after 14 years Australia’s longest-serving VC, Professor Glyn Davis, has left his post at the University of Melbourne. Davis, UniMelb’s 19th VC, took the job in 2005 after a stint as Griffith VC and president. Davis will ...
More »Strictly speaking: unicorns and zebras
We think of unicorns as imaginary, mythical creatures, so you may be surprised to learn they actually exist. In the world of business, it’s the name given to startup companies valued at more than US$1 billion. Venture capitalist Aileen Lee coined ...
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