Stormy times still ahead unless lessons are learnt from recent floods
24 May 2022
Australia needs more investment in hydrological modelling and new infrastructure to reduce the impact of major flood events, UNSW expert says.
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Monkeypox in Australia: what is it and how can we prevent the spread?
Monkeypox in Australia: what is it and how can we prevent the spread?
23 May 2022
Two cases of monkeypox have been reported in Australia. Resurgence of this virus could be due to the ending of smallpox vaccination.
UNSW awarded over $13m in NHMRC clinical trials funding
UNSW awarded over $13m in NHMRC clinical trials funding
19 May 2022
Projects testing the cost-effectiveness of vaporised nicotine products to quit smoking and understanding the health factors influencing dementia are among those to receive NHMRC funding.
How do the major parties rate on the First Nations Voice to Parliament?
How do the major parties rate on the First Nations Voice to Parliament?
20 May 2022
Five experts grade the major parties’ policies and past actions on pursuing a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
Despite the uncertainty, there is hope for long COVID patients
Despite the uncertainty, there is hope for long COVID patients
20 May 2022
It’s estimated one in 10 people infected with SARS-CoV-2 will have lingering symptoms, but most people will improve over time.
UNSW receives $4.7m to pursue health prevention research
UNSW receives $4.7m to pursue health prevention research
19 May 2022
NSW Health’s Round Six of the Prevention Research Support Program will fund research on infectious diseases, drug and alcohol use and primary health care.
The minimum wage shouldn't be tied to inflation. Here's why
The minimum wage shouldn’t be tied to inflation. Here’s why
19 May 2022
Several solutions can help to mitigate the demand and need for wages to be linked to inflation, writes UNSW Business School’s Mark Humphrey-Jenner.
When roads become rivers: forming a Plan B can stop people driving into floodwaters
When roads become rivers: forming a Plan B can stop people driving into floodwaters
18 May 2022
Driving into floodwater is the leading cause of flood-related death. So why do people do it?
Is using super to buy a house a good idea?
Is using super to buy a house a good idea?
18 May 2022
With the federal election only days away, debate is raging over the major parties’ housing affordability schemes.
In a year of endless floods, why isn’t disaster governance front and centre in the election campaign?
In a year of endless floods, why isn’t disaster governance front and centre in the election campaign?
18 May 2022
The federal election presents an opportunity to promote plans for improving national disaster governance and resilience. But the silence on these issues in political debates has been remarkable.