News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Kensington and nearby suburbs.
NDIS independent assessments are off the table for now. That’s good – the evidence wasn’t there
12 Jul 2021
The proposed NDIS independent assessments have been controversial. Data doesn’t really tell us whether they’d deliver for Australians with disability.
Why most economists continue to back lockdowns
12 Jul 2021
Pitting health against the economy is a false dichotomy.
Every spot of urban green space counts
12 Jul 2021
An international study of parks and gardens finds even the humble roadside verge plays an important role in the environment and for our health.
Do the public need clearer guidance when it comes to vaccine messaging?
09 Jul 2021
The Prime Minister is asking people in Greater Sydney to consider bringing forward their second AstraZeneca dose but what is the official health advice?
Vital Signs: RBA governor Philip Lowe’s dangerous game on interest rates
09 Jul 2021
The Reserve Bank governor’s ‘forward guidance’ risks him not adapting to changing circumstances, or undermining his credibility.
How learning another language shapes the new you
09 Jul 2021
There are many benefits to learning a language beyond being a useful skill or hobby.
A surge in demand: what record job vacancies mean for Australia
08 Jul 2021
There are key reasons why Australia’s largest-ever spike in job vacancies does not mean employers are able to fill vacancies, says a UNSW Business School expert.
Should slaughterhouses have glass walls? Campaign for greater farm transparency goes to High Court
08 Jul 2021
Advocacy groups play a crucial and neglected role in revealing systemic animal mistreatment.
New type of massive explosion explains mystery star
08 Jul 2021
A massive explosion from a previously unknown source – 10 times more energetic than a supernova – could be the answer to a 13-billion-year-old Milky Way mystery.
Study reveals uncertainly around efficacy and safety of low back pain analgesics
08 Jul 2021
Muscle relaxants might not be as effective at easing back pain as previously thought, a review indicates.