News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Kensington and nearby suburbs.
Platypuses likely gone from Royal National Park – but they may come back
30 Mar 2022
Environmental survey findings confirm what scientists have suspected; platypuses aren’t in Royal National Park. But plans to reintroduce the iconic species to the park later this year will change this.
UNSW Sydney awarded more than $4.1m for ARC Linkage Projects
30 Mar 2022
Eleven new grants for industry collaboration will fund research in engineering, science, and critical social issues.
Josh Frydenberg’s budget is an extraordinary turnaround – but leaves a $40 billion problem
30 Mar 2022
The 2022-23 budget is the result of a good plan, well executed. But whichever party next takes government must close the deficit gap – without resorting to austerity.
UNSW Sydney joins the world’s largest mineral exploration collaboration
30 Mar 2022
Researchers will help find the next generation of mineral deposits after UNSW signed a partner agreement with the MinEx CRC.
Budget expands deposit scheme for first home buyers: a second-best option, with risks down the road
30 Mar 2022
The federal government’s expanded first home loan deposit scheme will help those who qualify, at the expense of those who don’t.
Endometriosis can end women’s careers and stall their education. That’s everyone’s business
30 Mar 2022
Some women with endometriosis are in so much pain, they’re giving up work. Others are struggling at work or uni. Here’s how we support women with this debilitating disease.
Is the Public Trustee system breaching its clients’ human rights?
30 Mar 2022
Criticisms of the Public Trustee in Queensland deserve investigation but there are broader issues to consider, says a UNSW expert in succession law.
Evidence of brain changes in those at risk of bipolar disorder captured with MRI scans
29 Mar 2022
A study that showed changes in the brain in those at risk of developing bipolar disorder raises new hope about early intervention.
Refreshed UNSW Sport Strategy focuses on physical and mental wellbeing
29 Mar 2022
The refresh was inspired by broader definitions of sport brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic
5 must-read books about Russia and Ukraine
29 Mar 2022
Here are five books to help you understand what’s happening in Ukraine and Russia, from a must-read history of Ukraine to insights into the Russian soul.