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New Ways of Talking about Mothering

Helping new mothers believe in themselves leads to better outcomes for both mothers and babies. “There is a ‘good mother’ … More

good mother, mothering, nursing

Fast-tracking green cities

Light rail tracks offer an unexpected opportunity to add greenery to cities.

green space, green track, light rail, Parramatta Light Rail

Reading Between the Lines

The connection between mothers and babies may provide important clues for early identification of dyslexia.

babies, dyslexia, Health, reading, Science

Smart move: Australians embrace the transport revolution

Autonomous cars might sound revolutionary but will only solve transport issues if they integrate with public transport and other vehicles. … More

iMove, integrated planning, mobility as a service, Science, Sustainability, Transport, transport systems

Indigenous icon at risk from sealevel rise

Visit Kakadu National Park and you will be greeted by the resonating honking from the thousands of magpie geese (Anseranas … More

climate change, indigenous, Kakadu, magpie geese, sealevel rise

The best locally owned establishments in Canberra

Five of the best independent boutiques and eateries to head to in Australia’s capital city. Black Fire Tapas and Pintxo … More

cafe, Canberra, Kin Gallery, restaurants, Travel

Could saving a rainforest in India prevent the next pandemic?

A TIGER pads into a reserve village in the Pilibhit region on the Indian Nepalese border searching for food. Villagers panic … More

deforestation, ebola, emerging infectious disease, Health, pandemic

Walking across Australia for a wager

In the early 1930s, a returned soldier walked from Sydney to Perth to win a bet. Published in Australian Geographic … More

A smart look at a city’s moving parts

Investigating how autonomous cars could reduce the number of vehicles on the road is just one of the many innovative … More

cities, environment, Sustainable cities

A greener home? There’s an app for that

Being a committed environmentalist does not automatically mean a smaller household footprint. But renovating could help. The homes of committed … More

energy efficiency, environment, low carbon living, Sustainable cities

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