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This policy could make women’s super more vulnerable to financial abuse
Early access to superannuation is a key opposition policy for the election, but it makes women vulnerable to financial abuse says University of Melbourne expert
What the Bondi Junction tragedy tells us about compulsory treatment
A University of Melbourne expert explores the balance between public safety and rights of people with a mental illness to make decisions about their own care.
Healthcare has a waste problem, but we can achieve net zero
Healthcare professionals deal with the outcomes of climate change but can also be part of the solution say University of Melbourne experts
Australian teachers shouldn’t be afraid to teach Indigenous Knowledge
Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures curriculum priority needs well resourced teachers says University of Melbourne expert
People or planet? We must invest in both for a sustainable future
Environmental and social issues need to be considered together for sustainable finance reforms to make a positive difference say University of Melbourne experts
Too many people die after leaving prison
The high rate of death after release from incarceration is tragic and avoidable, requiring whole-of-government responses, say University of Melbourne experts.
How whales struggle to navigate in a sea of noise pollution
University of Melbourne modelling shows that as ocean noise from human activities surges, whales will find it increasingly harder to successfully migrate
Understanding how fire shapes plants will help protect them
A new approach that predicts how plants respond to fire will help protect thousands of species from biodiversity loss, say University of Melbourne experts.
‘Bumping spaces’ build community – when they are within reach
A Map of the Month from the University of Melbourne highlights that not all Melburnians have equal access to local community 'bumping spaces'
Chocolate that brings joy to your gut health and your tastebuds
As well as a mood-boosting treat this Easter, chocolate can be good for us, and University of Melbourne researchers are working to make it better for gut health