University of Canberra
Digital News Report: Australia 2025
The Digital News Report: Australia 2025, released by the University of Canberra’s News and Media Research Centre, shows that while television remains king for Australian news consumption.
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University of the Sunshine Coast
'Marigurim Yan’: A path to new possibilities for First Nations youth
Marigurim Yan – the Butchulla word for ‘strong walk’ – is the inspiration behind a research-based educational program guiding First Nations youth to dream big and think deeply about their futures.
Charles Darwin University
CDU TAFE enrolments on the rise
There has been a significant increase in First Nations students’ enrolments, with the cohort making up almost 24 per cent of current CDU TAFE enrolments.
Charles Darwin University
LGB+ population doubles: Is Australia on the cusp of a ‘sexual revolution’?
A boom in the number of Aussies identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual could be indicative of a “sexual revolution” not seen since the 60s and 70s, new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) has found.
University of the Sunshine Coast
The Power of Sleep: Supporting mental health in First Nations children
A five-year national research project led by the University of the Sunshine Coast is aiming to improve the mental health of First Nations children through better sleep.
Charles Darwin University
How a gender study could help the NT reach its budget goals
A first-of-its-kind study series led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to put the spotlight on gender equity and diversity and may help the Northern Territory reach its financial goals.
Macquarie University
Falls prevention: call for review of antidepressant medication use in aged care homes
Psychotropic medicines that are commonly prescribed for older people in aged care homes to treat mental health conditions need to be reviewed because they may cause loss of balance and lead to unnecessary falls and injuries, according to Macquarie University researcher Narjis Batool.
Edith Cowan University
ECU celebrates the Leschenault Estuary
ECU's School of Science and Future Student Engagements supported the Love the Lesch Community Festival with a stall offering interactive activities and information for the public.
Edith Cowan University
WA Government extends funding for remote workshops amplifying women's wellbeing
Women in regional and remote parts of Western Australia will be able to attend women's wellbeing workshops thanks to State Government funding for the She Speaks movement created by ECU researchers.
Edith Cowan University
Shining a light on first nations health: HealthInfoNet's 2024 Overview released
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, based at Edith Cowan University, has released its flagship annual publication—the Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status 2024—offering a powerful snapshot of First Nations health and wellbeing across the country.
Charles Darwin University
Stronger together: Bilby conservation efforts enhanced by Indigenous knowledge
Bilbies once occupied much of arid and semi-arid Australia but have disappeared from about three quarters of their historic range.
Edith Cowan University
ECU addressing key community challenges with diverse social work research in the South West
Students and graduates of Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program are tackling some of the most pressing social issues facing Australian communities today.