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‘You are a G. Not a gangster – you are a gift’: how art is supporting First Nations women in prison

Australia ranked among world's top countries for quality of life

Australia is one of the world's best countries for overall quality of life, according to an international study into what truly drives well-being.  

Location-specific solutions needed to manage heat in global climate crisis

Place-specific strategies for adapting to increasing temperatures are crucial to keeping remote towns and communities across Northern Australia habitable, according to a recent study on the future impacts of climate change-intensified heat on people in the geographic edges of Australia.

Punching above its weight: Trauma-focused boxing program evolves into research partnership

The popularity of a grassroots boxing program and its evolution in under two years is underscoring the importance and need for clinical trauma recovery programs in the Northern Territory.  

Study highlights high rates of malnutrition in remote hospital setting

For the first time, insights from a comprehensive 10-year study highlight the high prevalence of malnutrition among adult patients in remote Australian hospitals.  

Study reveals gaps in stuttering assessment and treatment

Variability in an individual’s stuttering pattern has long posed challenges for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) when treating clients, but new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Michigan State University (MSU) has identified the gaps in clinical practices and how to address them. 

How early insight data could help NT flood evacuees bounce back

Gathering timely data is the first step to rebuilding a community’s resilience after natural disasters, and a new workshop series in March will put power in the hands of the people to build evidence-backed and tailor-made solutions. 

First “hype cycle” of AI development put tech above humans  

Users around the world have rushed to adopt artificial intelligence - especially in safety-critical fields - but a new study has revealed the hype has prioritised technology for technology’s sake instead of human-centred development.  

New project to grow Indigenous aquaculture on one of Australia’s largest islands

An Australian island’s efforts to improve food security and transition into a blue economy will be bolstered by a new project to propagate a nutritious and increasingly popular fish.