Counting the cost: tool estimates fossil fuel impacts From additional heat to the loss of coral and glaciers, an online tool promises to calculate the effect of coal, oil and gas developments. AAP · Sep 28
ANU sorry after 'indefensible treatment' of academic An academic who levelled bullying claims at the leadership of one of Australia's most prestigious universities has received a payout and apology. AAP · Aug 25
Bee-killing mite second wave raises food security alarm Varroa mite, which has invaded Australia's beehives, could pose a major risk to food security by wiping out the pollinators before they can do their work. AAP · Aug 24
Senior public servant to succeed Julie Bishop at ANU After the controversial tenure of ex-politician Julie Bishop, the Australian National University has hired public servant Gordon de Brouwer as chancellor. AAP · Aug 16
Data collection fever as households sign into census More than five million Australians have completed their census forms, as a government website tries to avoid a repeat of an infamous 2016 crash. AAP · Aug 10
Trust among Australians drops to decade's lowest point Australians are becoming increasingly mistrustful of each other and faith in how our democracy is operating is at its lowest point in years, a report reveals. AAP · Jul 29
ANU accused of ‘hysterical’ response to students using AI to cheat as unis scramble to ‘secure’ assessments Australia risks ‘shipping’ intellectual capability overseas if educational rigour not restored, experts warn The Guardian - AU · Jul 18
ANU student asked to show death certificates to prove relatives died in Gaza, royal commission hears Inquiry also hears safety review at Australian National University found protest encampment had ‘high’ psychosocial risk The Guardian - AU · Jul 16
Uni student denied exam delay after Gaza family deaths A university demanded death certificates for Gazan family members killed in the conflict when a student requested an exam extension, a royal commission heard. AAP · Jul 15
UNSW academic subjected to Nazi salutes in class, antisemitism commission hears Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion hears lived experiences of Jewish students and academics The Guardian - AU · Jul 13
Why Original Casino Content Is Becoming the Product Bet Operators Cannot Ignore Australian readers expect clarity, local relevance and repeat value from casino content. Here’s why original content beats bonus-led pages. inkl · Jul 10
Aussies lead the way in AI deepfake face training AI-generated faces tend to be more symmetrical, proportional and attractive than their human counterparts, Australian National University researchers say. AAP · Jun 29
'Loyalty, perhaps favouritism': probe into uni nepotism A state's corruption watchdog is examining nepotism allegations at a university, including that jobs were handed to mates despite glaring conflicts of interest. AAP · Jun 22
Failure of 'epic proportions' costs top uni $100m A "very challenged" leading Australian university is bleeding money, losing key leaders and offering contentious bursaries to attract enrolments. AAP · Jun 5
The Guardian - AU · Jun 5 ANU scandals during Julie Bishop’s tenure caused $100m in reputational damage, university estimates Interim vice-chancellor tells senate estimates of ‘very significant’ effect on donor pipeline and enrolments
AAP · May 26 Taylor compares past figures with future forecast for misleading migration claim An expert has described the Opposition Leader's methodology as "dodgy" after he claimed this year's migration rate is running 80,000 ahead of forecasts.
LiveScience · May 18 1,200-year-old giant 'death jar' in Laos contains generations of human skeletons Excavation of a large stone vessel from the mysterious Laos Plain of Jars has confirmed its use in an ancient funerary tradition.
The Guardian - AU · May 8 Julie Bishop resigns as Australian National University chancellor Former foreign minister steps down early as finance minister Katy Gallagher says embattled institution must continue ‘rebuilding trust and confidence’
AAP · May 8 Checkmate: Bishop quits top job at prestigious uni A new chancellor will be appointed at one of Australia's top universities after the resignation of former Liberal minister Julie Bishop.
AAP · Apr 11 Exiled foreign despot still holds Australian honour A Bangladeshi leader who ordered the killing of 1400 protesters retains an honorary degree at a top Australian uni despite warnings of reputational damage.
The Conversation · Apr 8 Humanity is heading back to the Moon. Australia isn’t even funding telescopes Australian science policy is in a confused place. The government is negotiating with the European Union to join the Horizon Europe program for funding and collaboration. Australian facilities are crucial to NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon.
AAP · Mar 4 Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap Young people and Australians under strain are less supportive of democracy as a royal commission into social cohesion offers an opportunity to address trust.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 24 Tax expert worried Australia on path to neo-feudal society as housing wealth drives inequality Real inequality is between those who have assets and those without in same generation, not young versus old, says ANU academic
AAP · Feb 6 ANU keeps award for ex-PM guilty of human rights crimes A former leader has been charged, tried and convicted of crimes against humanity in the time the ANU has taken to review but not act on her honorary degree.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2025 ABC boss denies host an ‘activist’ after criticism from Nampijinpa Price – as it happened This blog is now closed