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Thursday 4 September 2025
New guide tackles age discrimination to build stronger communities
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Mining engineering program secures $1.25m investment from NSW Minerals Council
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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. Philosophy lecturer David Neil comments.
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’s election.
Do Wi-Fi and mobile phones really cause cancer? Experts respond
On 16 February, Catalyst aired an episode on the ABC titled “Wi-Fried”, hosted by Dr Maryanne Demasi, claiming that radiation from mobile phones and Wi-Fi may constitute a brain cancer risk. The Conversation invited experts who have conducted research into this area to respond to the claims made in the programme.
ýapp scientists respond to CSIRO climate research cuts
A statement by scientists from the Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry at ýapp
How schools avoid enrolling children with disabilities
Children with severe social, emotional or behavioural disorders are the least welcome in schools, writes Dr Roselyn Dixon.
An Australian head of state won’t save us from being a de facto monarchy
Australian Republican Movement chairman Peter FitzSimons used Australia Day to renew calls for an Australian head of state, writes Associate Professor Gregory Melleuish.