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Women on temporary visas remain vulnerable to domestic and family violence

May 13, 2024

By Professor Marie Segrave Published on May 13, 2024 This year, 27 Australian women have been killed in acts of violence, predominantly by men known to them as current or former partners. This is close to double the number from the same period in 2023. In response to the issue gender-based violence, Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese convened an emergency meeting of national cabinet – which includes the premiers of states and territories, as well as the federal leadership.

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Mathematicians moved by dance, karate and building a better world

May 10, 2024

By Dr Astrid Zeman Published on May 10, 2024 Dr Wei Huang: I was a naughty kid and physically active. I found it difficult to sit still in the classroom, even for ten minutes. In China, we studied maths from kindergarten, and it felt more natural to me than other subjects. I picked up new mathematical concepts quickly and got bored while the teacher kept slowly explaining them to the class, so I’d start chatting with my friends and then I’d be punished.

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Dark matter might be ‘light’

May 9, 2024

By Professor Nicole Bell Published on May 9, 2024 Sciences & TechnologyDark matter might be ‘light’Dark matter might be ‘light’Most of the matter in the universe is not in the form of atoms and molecules, but is something else entirely. We call it dark matter: an unknown substance that we cannot see because it does not emit or reflect light. We know that dark matter exists because of the ‘fingerprints’ it leaves on the visible matter of the universe.

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Australia and China should cooperate for the security of Pacific Island Countries

May 7, 2024

By Professor Jon Barnett Published on May 7, 2024 The increasing presence of the Chinese government and its firms in the South Pacific is framed as a security risk to Australia and its allies, with the peace and prosperity of Pacific Island countries themselves a secondary concern. This growing rivalry is leading to increased military spending and hasty development commitments, which undermines their mutual security as well as the prosperity of the Pacific Islands.

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Australia’s construction industry must help build a sustainable future

May 6, 2024

By Judy Too Published on May 6, 2024 For decades, the construction industry has been largely driven by financial feasibility – focusing on cost optimisation and return on investment. But a paradigm shift is under way, as the world’s environmental crisis intensifies and regulations become stringent. Financial viability alone is no longer enough. Projects are facing increasing scrutiny, based on their carbon footprint. There remains a significant gap between ambition and action when it comes to sustainable construction practices.

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