Research
Listen up: decolonisation is a collective effort by all Australians
An Acknowledgement of Country precedes many formal and informal occasions in Australia, and is an opportunity to show respect for…
Cost of living pressures easing in Perth, but not for all
The average West Australian household is benefiting from a lower cost of living than in previous years, although rising financial…
Research recommends home HIV tests in Australia
Home-testing kits for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) should be approved for use across the country to address the increase in…
From tailings to trees, mine site restoration needs more time
More time is needed to allow for adequate mine site restoration practices, according to a new paper from the ARC…
Curtin appoints new head of Health Sciences
Curtin University has appointed Professor Archie Clements as its Pro Vice-Chancellor Health Sciences, commencing in April 2018. Professor Clements is…
YOLO link to alcohol mentions in pop songs, research finds
More than one in five Australian top 20 songs from 2003 to 2015 included references to alcohol, tobacco or illicit…
To buy or not to buy, that is the 21st century question
Buying a house is probably one of the biggest financial decisions we may ever make in our lives, and such…
Over half of WA’s skilled migrants are working in lesser jobs: survey
More than half of surveyed skilled migrants are working in lower-skilled jobs in Western Australia than before they migrated here,…
New research finds tablet device a potential risk for young children
The use of tablet devices among young children may increase the risk of neck, back and arm pain and reduce…
School leavers need the confidence to say no to alcohol, study finds
School leavers who feel they are unable to refuse offers of alcoholic drinks plan to drink significantly more alcohol at…