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- Mental Health, Research Development
- 07/07/2026
- 06:20
New mental health research puts economic case behind psychosocial supports
New research showsthat wherepsychosocial mental health supportshave been properly evaluated, theydeliver strong value and significant cost savings, but Australia has barely scratched the surface of measuring their true economic worth. Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) engaged the Centre for Social Impact at the University of Western Australia (CSI UWA) to examine the economic evidence behind psychosocial support, the non-clinical, community-based programs that help people experiencing mental distress build the housing, employment, relationships and daily living experiences that make up a full life. The resulting report, Capturing the Economic Value of Psychosocial Support, will be explored in depth at a free…
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- Engineering, Research Development
- 06/07/2026
- 06:01
New approach boosts microplastic removal from wastewater
RMIT University researchers have tested a more effective way to capture microplastics from wastewater, using a combination of microbubbles and nanobubbles to achieve removal…
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- Engineering, Research Development
- 29/06/2026
- 06:01
Robotic bird helps uncover the mysteries of flight turbulence
A bio-inspired robotic bird capable of mimicking the key movements of kestrels is helping researchers unravel the mysteries behind the species’ exceptional hovering capabilities.…
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- Food Beverages, Research Development
- 23/06/2026
- 08:00
Food Innovation Hub to advance healthier, more sustainable food
RMIT has launched its Food Innovation Hub at the University’s Bundoora campus, strengthening future food research, education and workforce development in Melbourne’s north and…
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- Community, Research Development
- 16/06/2026
- 11:04
Punching above its weight: Trauma-focused boxing program evolves into research partnership
The popularity of a grassroots boxing program and its evolution in under two years is underscoring the importance and need for clinical trauma recovery…
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- Research Development
- 03/06/2026
- 09:00
Australia-China network set to advance collaborative biomedical research
A new initiative will bring Australian and Chinese researchers together in a structured program designed to deepen collaboration, enhance shared researchcapabilityand support emerging scientific talent. The WEHI-China Health Research Network will connect researchers through joint activities that promote knowledge exchange, build enduring scientific relationships and enable the co‑development of projects to address global health challenges. The new network has beenestablishedthrough the support of the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations. At a glance The WEHI-China Health Research Networkbringstogether leading and emerging researchers to strengthen biomedical research capabilityin the region. Four joint symposiainHong Kong, Hangzhou,Beijing and Melbourne willfacilitatecollaboration andknowledge exchange,whilea competitive PhD…
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- Environment, Research Development
- 29/05/2026
- 11:42
A challenging new world for wildlife: How humans have reshaped the food webs
The relationship between predators and prey in the wild is underscored by an evolutionary arms race spanning millions of years, but new research has…
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- Medical Health Aged Care, Research Development
- 15/05/2026
- 05:00
Immune system overreaction linked to deadly flu in pregnancy
Researchers have discovered why influenza can lead to life-threatening complications during pregnancy, as Australia prepares for the flu season. In most people, influenza stays…
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- Research Development, Science
- 04/05/2026
- 11:11
New Star Wars-like planet candidates with two suns discovered
A team of astronomers led by UNSW Sydney have piloted a new method to find planets – and in the process, found 27 potential…
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