TikTok birth control misinformation causing unplanned pregnancies
Misleading birth control advice on TikTok is putting young people at increased risk of unplanned pregnancies.…
Australia
National Science Week launches in Canberra
National Science Week has been officially launched at Questacon in Canberra. A record number of events…
Virgin Australia will allow small pets on cabin
Last week, Virgin Australia has announced plans to allow small pets in the cabin on selected…
35% pay gap for First Nations women according to new data
First Nations women are facing the largest gender pay gap in Australia, earning on average 35%…
New app helping families with end-of-life care
La Trobe’s free HELP app is changing end-of-life care, helping over 1,100 users build support networks…
Homelessness week shines a light on rough sleeping in WA
This week is Homelessness week, raising awareness about the impact of Australian experiencing this issue and…
New research: 9 out of 10 tradies experience work related injuries
Recent data from the Australian Physiotherapy Association shows that 9 in 10 tradies experienced a work-related…
Cultural Fashion Show celebrating Queensland’s diversity
August is Multicultural Queensland Month, an initiative by the Queensland government showcasing and celebrating multiculturalism across…
Urgent plan proposed to save South Australia’s dying Coorong
Environmental advocates have proposed a “last ditch” strategy to restore South Australia's Ramsar-listed Coorong, fearing the…
Four-day work week could boost Australia’s economy
With productivity growth stalling in Australia, experts say a four-day work week could be the boost…
Beef demand drives deforestation surge in New South Wales
Forests across New South Wales are being cleared at an alarming rate, with new data revealing…
Why we sabotage ourselves — even when we know better
A new UNSW study has found that some people keep making bad choices even when they…