University of Wollongong
New guide calls for a sports bra in every girl's sports kit
Backed by 25 years of evidence, UOW researcher says a well-fitted sports bra should be standard equipment for girls playing sport
Research
University of Wollongong
Team of cancer imaging technology researchers standing together $1.26M funding moves UOW cancer imaging research closer to clinical trials
World-first quantum photon imaging technology could help doctors see tumours more clearly during treatment
Charles Darwin University
Federal funding for Country-based health and climate resilience
A new research collaboration to support and strengthen Country-based health and climate resilience has received $3 million in funding through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)’s Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) scheme.
Murdoch University
Faster, more accurate newborn sepsis test in development
Testing newborn babies for sepsis could become faster and more accurate, reducing complications and deaths, thanks to the development of a WA-led point-of-care neonatal sepsis test.
Murdoch University
The five women uncovering the secrets of brain health in menopause
Leading women researchers from Murdoch University are teaming up to uncover how menopause impacts brain health, in a study which is the first of its kind.
Griffith University
Cancer survival is improving, but return‑to‑work support is falling behind
Australia has made significant strides in improving cancer survival, but new research from Griffith University finds far less progress in supporting a survivor’s return-to-work journey, which remains a major challenge for many.
Charles Darwin University
Rangers reimagine AI in wildlife monitoring
Recent research from Warddeken Land Management, Charles Darwin University and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation explored how AI could be applied to Indigenous-led community-based monitoring.
Macquarie University
New research outlines a blueprint for NSW’s next phase of gambling reform
Experts say the NSW state government must move beyond piecemeal policies and adopt a more ambitious blueprint for reducing gambling harm.
Macquarie University
El Niño is shaping up for a hot summer – could recycled water be part of the solution?
With El Niño officially declared for summer 2026, Dr Laura Fernandez and researchers at Macquarie University are testing the use of recycled water to irrigate trees, helping to cool Western Sydney.
Macquarie University
Seahorses and shark fins are illegally trafficked. An AI tool could help stop this crime
Shark fins on a plane, seahorses in your bag and sea cucumbers in the post – these are just a few examples of illegal marine wildlife trafficking.
University of Technology Sydney
Bradfield City biosolar roof sets new standard for climate-resilient cities
A study of Bradfield City’s First Building green roof confirms that combining native rooftop gardens with solar panels reduces urban heat, increases renewable energy generation and supports local biodiversity.
University of Southern Queensland
Australian-first menstrual health tool tipped to be a game changer for women’s sport
A first-of-its-kind Australian assessment tool developed by researchers is set to transform how menstrual health is understood and managed in sport.