News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Kensington and nearby suburbs.
Does the UN aviation body have the power to punish Russia for the MH17 downing? An aviation law expert explains
16 Mar 2022
The ICAO is responsible for setting standards for international aviation and doesn’t frequently settle disputes between nations.
Research and ministerial vetoes: here’s one idea for an independent, accountable grant scheme
14 Mar 2022
A Senate committee is discussing a bill designed to shore up the independence of the Australian Research Council, after recent high-profile cases of ministers vetoing research grants.
Vital Signs: what the neoliberalism-hating left should love about markets
11 Mar 2022
It’s time for a new brand of democratic liberalism that understands and harnesses power of markets for social and economic good.
Rehabilitation trumps ‘get-tough’ policies in juvenile detention
11 Mar 2022
A training program for youth justice officers that develops interpersonal and behaviour management skills has improved safety and culture at its trial sites.
Europe is at a crossroads, again
11 Mar 2022
Putin has left his fan club of European right-wing populists squirming. United in embarrassment and politically sidelined.
Harnessing the power of diversity in practice through online meetings
11 Mar 2022
Following new rules for online meetings will allow everyone to contribute to a successful result, says UNSW Business School’s Juliet Bourke.
Letting the people decide: should Australia hold more referendums?
10 Mar 2022
New research shows policy referendums have been far more frequent at the state and territory level and demonstrates the enduring appeal of giving the public a say on the big issues.
UNSW researcher receives top honours from Australian Academy of Science
10 Mar 2022
Professor Rebecca Guy has been honoured for her public health work for vulnerable communities, such as point-of-care testing for STIs and COVID-19.
Lessons from the pandemic on fairer and more caring uni teaching and learning
10 Mar 2022
Teachers and students got to know each other on a more personal level as the pandemic brought learning into the home, but the disruptions of COVID also highlighted the disadvantage caused by “the digital divide”.
Private obstetric care increases the chance of caesarean birth, regardless of health needs and wishes
09 Mar 2022
We looked at almost 300,000 births and found those mothers in the private system were more likely to have a caesarean – even if they didn’t really want or need one.