Research into specific levels of a brain protein has led Australian scientists to develop the world’s first blood test to accurately predict mood disorders in people. University of South Australia researchers have developed a kit that can precisely distinguish between three ...

Chinese citizens led the way when it came to departures from Australia in December, latest figures show. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released on Monday revealed almost a quarter of all overseas departures from Australia last month were those leaving ...

Student accommodation providers have offered to set up quarantine conditions in their facilities and are lobbying to provide charter flights to Australia for international students in a bid to reverse crippling occupancy rates and revenue losses. International students and their ...

Donald Trump would have a good shot at becoming US President again if he nabbed the Republican nomination for the 2024 election – but he might end up being banned before he gets the chance to throw his red hat ...

One of Australia’s top scientists has tackled “significant misunderstandings” about the effectiveness of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine. Professor John Shine is urging people to be aware of misinformation on social media and instead listen to advice from health departments, chief medical ...

With Australia's timeline for COVID-19 vaccination shifting, talk has again turned to those opposed to jabs of any kind. And a Queensland academic is hoping to help boost vaccination rates across the country with the world’s first Massive Open Online ...

As Australia begins a slow and difficult recovery from COVID-19, the status of our universities will be increasingly important in attracting and retaining international students once borders fully reopen. In a recent article for The Conversation, UNSW president and vice-chancellor ...

The Prime Minister has defended his decision to promote Alan Tudge to the position of Education and Youth Minister last week as part of a cabinet reshuffle. Scott Morrison said Tudge, whose affair with a female staffer was aired on ...

The University of Tasmania has released the findings of a review into complaints about the workplace under Professor Peter Rathjen’s leadership. UTAS commissioned barrister Maree Norton to explore the 11 complaints it received – three of which related directly to ...

Australian adults took a “massive hit to happiness” and lost the equivalent of $338 billion in life satisfaction due to COVID-19, according to new analysis. The Australian National University found the financial value of declining wellbeing among adults during the ...