News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Kensington and nearby suburbs.
International students at risk of exploitation by Sydney landlords, new report finds
08 Jul 2019
A new report has found international students face multiple barriers to finding secure and affordable housing in Sydney, leaving students vulnerable to exploitation by unscrupulous landlords.
UNSW researchers awarded more than $3m in ARC funding
08 Jul 2019
Eight UNSW projects received $3.3 million in the latest round of the ARC Linkage Project scheme
Cave secrets unlocked to show past drought and rainfall patterns
08 Jul 2019
Global trends in cave waters identify how stalagmites reveal past rainfall and drought patterns.
There’s no clear need for Peter Dutton’s new bill excluding citizens from Australia
08 Jul 2019
Australia already has an extensive suite of anti-terrorism legislation, and the government hasn’t clarified what gap, if any, this new bill would fill.
Build-to-rent could shake up real estate but won’t take off without major tax changes
08 Jul 2019
Constructing buildings to rent, rather than sell, may fulfil important housing policy objectives – but it won’t take off without tax reform.
AGSM MBAX ranks among the best in the world
05 Jul 2019
Australia’s leading online MBA ranked 6th in the QS 2019 Online MBA Rankings
Something fishy: what performance analysis in professional sport has learnt from schools of fish
05 Jul 2019
What does a world champion netball team have in common with a school of fish? More than you’d think according to one UNSW researcher.
Vital Signs: Trump’s nominations for the US Federal Reserve are an odd lot, and an even bet
05 Jul 2019
Donald Trump has had four of his nominations for the US Federal Reserve rejected. Now he has another two.
How rehab helps heavy drug and alcohol users think differently
05 Jul 2019
Residential drug rehab programs usually last for around eight weeks and include everything from counselling sessions to household chores, which help build connections and support between residents.
HIV diagnoses in Australia drop to lowest number in 18 years
03 Jul 2019
Australia leads the world in HIV prevention, recording the lowest number of HIV diagnoses since 2001