News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Kensington and nearby suburbs.
A disabled NDIA chair is a great first move in the NDIS reset. Here’s what should happen next
28 Sep 2022
The original vision for the NDIS was that it would give people with disabilities a say in how services are delivered. The appointment of an NDIA chair who is disabled is a positive move.
UNSW academics receive $3.3m to help endometriosis sufferers and improve clinical registeries
28 Sep 2022
Obstetrician and gynaecologist Jason Abbott and health data expert Louisa Jorm have been awarded two Research Data Infrastructure grants from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.
Reusable contact lenses increase risk of rare preventable eye infection: study
27 Sep 2022
Simple changes to contact lens use could prevent many cases of sight-threatening eye infection.
Federal budget 2022-23: UNSW experts available for comment
27 Sep 2022
UNSW has academic experts available to comment on the federal government budget announcements in October.
What’s so super about superfoods?
26 Sep 2022
UNSW expert unmasks the truth about superfoods.
Should I give my teen alcohol? Just a sip, the whole can, or none at all?
26 Sep 2022
Should teens drink alcohol? Ideally, no. But in the real world, here are some tips on how to minimise harm.
Wood-eating termites really like it when it’s hot: study
23 Sep 2022
Termites are more sensitive to temperature than previously thought, which may have climate change forecasting implications as the earth warms.
Lizard in your luggage? We’re using artificial intelligence to detect wildlife trafficking
23 Sep 2022
The number of live animals seized by the Australian Government has tripled since 2017, with blue-tongue lizards and sulphur-crested cockatoos frequently captured.
UNSW tackles global security challenges with partners in UK and USA
21 Sep 2022
A new research and educational collaboration to strengthen the AUKUS alliance has been launched by UNSW, King’s College London and Arizona State University.
More women are studying STEM, but there are still stubborn workplace barriers
22 Sep 2022
With unprecedented skills shortages looming in Australia, more than ever we need gender equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here’s what needs to happen.