News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Kensington and nearby suburbs.
First Nations people must be at the forefront of Australia’s renewable energy revolution
09 Feb 2024
Australia lags the US and Canada when it comes to involving Indigenous people in projects on their land. With the growth of renewable energy, we have an opportunity to make a fresh start.
UNSW students top employability for fifth consecutive year
09 Feb 2024
Top100 Future Leaders list names 37 UNSW Sydney students.
Population can’t be ignored. It has to be part of the policy solution to our world’s problems
09 Feb 2024
Most of the problems confronting the world come down to population growth. But where women are given the choice, they limit the number of children they have.
How to identify and support women facing economic abuse
07 Feb 2024
Tax advice is a crucial form of support for women facing financial distress and economic abuse.
Dangerous climate tipping points will affect Australia. The risks are real and cannot be ignored
06 Feb 2024
We don’t yet fully understand what global climate tipping points mean for Australia. But we know enough to conclude the impacts of passing one or more tipping points must now be considered.
Croakey! FrogID has just logged its one millionth frog
06 Feb 2024
The world’s largest frog project has thrived because of citizen scientists using the FrogID app, the brainchild of a UNSW biologist.
UNSW academics and alumni named 2024 Fulbright Scholars
02 Feb 2024
Fulbright Scholarships have been awarded to four members of the UNSW community, while the University will host one scholar from the US.
E-scooters are linked with injuries and hospital visits – but we can’t say they are riskier than bikes yet
02 Feb 2024
The growing popularity of e-scooters has seen a surge in related injuries. They may not be more common than cycling injuries – but they may be more serious.
What are the early signs of dementia, and how does it differ from normal ageing?
02 Feb 2024
UNSW experts say it’s never too late, nor too early, to adopt healthy habits that can delay the onset of dementia.
Inflation is declining. What does this mean for your wallet?
02 Feb 2024
While inflation is decreasing, UNSW Business School experts say it remains high. What is causing the decline, and how does it affect Australians?