News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Kensington and nearby suburbs.
Huge feral-free safe haven ready for return of missing desert mammals
22 Apr 2019
UNSW scientists have created a 40 square kilometre sanctuary for native Australian animals in the Sturt National Park that is completely free of feral animals like rabbits, foxes and cats.
Entrepreneur built his success in the eye of a perfect storm
18 Apr 2019
Tommy Lim forged his finance business in the aftermath of the global financial crisis, defying the concerns of his conservative parents.
Eight hours of interval sprinting can reverse negative effects of menopause
17 Apr 2019
A study in menopausal women found that participating in interval sprinting three times a week over two months resulted in significant health benefits.
Notre-Dame: the fire is shattering but not exceptional
18 Apr 2019
The destruction of the prominent landmark and ‘heart and soul’ of Paris is also an opportunity to rebuild and restore responsibility for the culture we create.
The future for franchisors: lick them into shape
17 Apr 2019
The law needs to level the playing field for franchisees, says UNSW Professor Jenny Buchan.
UNSW alumna receives the largest art prize in Australia for women
17 Apr 2019
Winning the Katthy Cavaliere Fellowship has special meaning for the artist-curator and UNSW Art & Design graduate Frances Barrett.
Solar powered desalination offers hope of a global shift in agriculture
17 Apr 2019
A revolution in irrigation that could secure water supplies and food production during drought is the goal of researchers at UNSW’s Global Water Institute.
Reshaping Sydney by design – how mandatory competitions have transformed the Harbour City
17 Apr 2019
For two decades, a competitive design process pioneered by Sydney City Council has been transforming the city skyline and, new research shows, raising standards as it goes.
International students thrive in UNSW’s unique English language course
16 Apr 2019
The Personalised English Language Enhancement course has quickly generated an inspiring and supportive learning community.
Beyond cooling towers: engineers clear the air on Legionnaire’s disease
16 Apr 2019
UNSW engineers are advising how to mitigate the serious health risks associated with pathogens in aerator systems used in groundwater treatment plants.