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Australia’s bid to host COP31 offers a rare opportunity to reshape its climate reputation by prioritising the human health impacts of climate change and standing with its Pacific neighbours.
A new forensic study reveals the troubling realities behind coward punch assaults in Australia – who commits them, where and when they happen, and why laws designed to prevent them are rarely used.
Barbie has evolved over time. But a new study shows she isn’t ready to ditch the high heels just yet.
What was once a childhood disease, DMD is now changing, with a new population of adults emerging as life expectancy increases, and care needs to evolve with it.
If recent trends continue, about half of all voters could cast their ballots before election day, 3 May. How is early voting changing the way candidates campaign?
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, we spotlight five exceptional Monash University women leading in academia.
It encourages physical activity, reduces pollution, and enhances mental wellbeing, so why are people shunning public transport in favour of their cars?
A zinc-based dissolvable material promises better outcomes and reduced complications for bone fractures.
A study has highlighted high rates of online harassment, cyberstalking, and other forms of abuse in the Indo-Pacific, underscoring the need for gender-responsive policies and further investigation into the impacts on diverse communities.
Pride is about celebration, but also about fighting for visibility, justice, and equality. On Sunday in Melbourne, more than 7000 flew the flag for the LGBTIQA+ community.
A national study reveals alarming statistics on truck drivers’ health, highlighting the need for better workplace policies and health initiatives to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
The launch of the National Autism Strategy is a significant step forward, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to support the diverse needs of autistic individuals in Australia.
In the podcast’s season finale, learn how we're making progress, challenging harmful systems, and creating real solutions in the push to eliminate gender-based violence.
One woman dies every nine days in Australia from domestic violence. In this “What Happens Next?” episode, leading experts examine the drivers behind this national emergency.
Climate change and the growing population in tropical and subtropical regions are accelerating the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, posing urgent public health challenges worldwide.
The government's decision to change the way costs are awarded in all federal discrimination claims is a long-awaited positive step towards reforming discrimination laws, but additional modifications should be considered.
People living with disability are disproportionally affected by climate change-induced disasters, which is why we need more disability-inclusive decision-making in climate adaptation plans.
Common steroid treatments for the autoimmune disease lupus can cause as many problems as they solve, but researchers are close to finding a viable alternative.
An editorial team from the International Journal of Drug Policy has developed guiding principles to help researchers and academics avoid perpetuating stigma when writing about substance use.
For the first time, researchers have used blood tests to identify concussion caused by domestic violence, including some patients who also experienced non-fatal strangulation.
Advances in reproductive technologies, and contemporary family structures, have turned familial relationships on their head, and human rights law needs to catch up.
To truly uphold the values of fairness and equality, it’s imperative to address the issue of unequal access to assistive products and services.
The Sensory Science concept grew from the aim to “bring the beauty of the microscope to life for the low-vision and blind community”, and make science more accessible.
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