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Australia report reveals ‘shocking’ decline in environment

The long-awaited 2021 State of the Environment Report finds problems from biodiversity and habitat loss to pollution.

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City of Melbourne unleashes herd of goats in Royal Park to revitalise White's skink habitat

The City of Melbourne has unleashed a herd of goats in Royal Park to help revitalise the environment of the White's skink.

ABC News

Male infertility is more common than we think. Clinton says more men need to talk about it

Research has shown links between quality of sperm and male morbidity and mortality. It's another reason why men should be talking about fertility issues more often.

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From high-rise towers to underwater cities of the dead – what is the future of Australian cemeteries?

Australia's annual number of deaths will more than double by 2050, meaning our cities will have to embrace dramatic shifts in the way we deal with the dead.

ABC News

Low iron is a health risk made worse by COVID-19. How to get more without supplements

Getting sufficient iron sounds like simple maths: We want to add enough to our dietary intake to make up for the iron being lost. But it's not that simple.

The New Daily

Research reveals fire is pushing 88% of Australia's threatened land mammals closer to extinction

About 100 of Australia’s unique land mammals face extinction. Of the many threats contributing to the crisis, certain fire regimes are among the most pervasive.

The Conversation

Special Report: Climate-smart food

Climate change is taking a tremendous toll on the world’s food systems, leading scientists to rethink how we feed ourselves.

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Why is petrol so expensive in Australia? And when will petrol costs go down?

Dreaming of taking a long drive this weekend? Even with the government halving the fuel excise to 22 cents a litre, petrol prices are still high. So what's going on?

ABC News

Aboriginal pedestrians dying at a troubling rate in the NT

Families call for change following tragic death of Kumanjayi Napurrula Dixon, discovered when one of her legs was found near the highway

The Guardian - AU

Online and in-person exams both have problems – that's now clear. Unis have a window of opportunity to do better

The pandemic pushed universities to launch or accelerate plans for delivering examinations online. These forced transitions have often been painful, involving stress and burnout. Exams have been a big pain point.

The Conversation

New confidential helpline 'Stop It Now! Australia' aims to prevent child sexual abuse

From late August, adults who are worried about their sexual thoughts or behaviours involving children will be able to contact 'Stop it Now! Australia', a confidential phone and online service aimed at preventing child sexual abuse.

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Koalas grazing near Portland Aluminium smelter suffering bone, tooth defects from fluoride exposure

A study commissioned by American aluminium giant Alcoa shows koalas living in close proximity to a smelter in Victoria's south-west are suffering from a condition caused by fluoride poisoning, with many needing to be euthanased.

ABC News

Albanese appoints former University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Glyn Davis to head PM&C

Anthony Albanese is bringing in an outsider, former University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Glyn Davis to head his Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

The Conversation

Plenty of jobs but gender stereotypes and low pay can hold men back from careers in aged care

The aged care sector's low pay stops men from doing the work. But experts say without them there won't be enough staff to take care of our ageing population.

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Racial controversy around plant genetics conference puts Australian scientists 'on notice'

Controversy over racial representation at an international science conference planned for Cairns has put the spotlight on how Australia deals with cultural diversity in science.

Daily Mirror

Mouse-sized marsupial could hold key to bringing Tasmanian tiger back from extinction

Scientists at the University of Melbourne, Australia, hope a tiny marsupial could be the key to bringing back the thylacine or Tasmanian Tiger back from the dead

The Hindu

A Harvard branch in India, prospects and challenges

It will be worthwhile for policymakers to look at the experience of other countries for positive and negative lessons

Inverse

The world's most vital forests are dying at twice the rate they did 35 years ago — study

Evidence shows that tree mortality has doubled in the last 35 years in Australian tropical forests, which could result in forests becoming carbon sources one day.

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40 years ago, the Falkland-Malvinas War transformed Latin rock

When English-language music was banned in 1982, Spanish-language groups found an opportunity.

The Conversation

Why award honorary doctorates, and what do the choices say about our universities?

Universities like to associate themselves with exceptional individuals through the awarding of honorary doctorates, but this practice has often attracted controversy, creating headaches for university administrators.

ABC News

1.5 vs 2C: What difference can a lousy half a degree of global warming make?

The chance to limit warming to 1.5C is slipping away. But will difference will it make if we overshoot by half a degree or so?

The Guardian - AU

University of Melbourne staff push for paid gender transition leave and flexible approach to Australia Day

Law expert warns changing Australia Day status in employee agreements could lead to reduction in public holiday entitlement

The Conversation

One issue matters more to top economists than any other this election: climate change

Offered a menu of issues to choose from as the most important in the May 21 election, Australia’s top economists have overwhelmingly zeroed in on one.

The Times of India

Madras University to start undergrad programme with Melbourne University

CHENNAI: The 164-year-old University of Madras will start its first-ever undergraduate degree programme Blended Bachelor of Science (BBSc) from the 2022-23 academic year. The curriculum for the science degree will be given by the University of Melbourne in Australia which is ranked 33 among the world universities.

The Hindu

Madras, Melbourne varsities to offer B.Sc. blended programme

The course will be offered from the academic year 2022-23

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