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Shadow Board flags interest rate rise
For the first time since November 2020, the RBA Shadow Board at The Australian National University (ANU) has voted in favour of a…
Venus and Jupiter to get hearts racing with celestial "kiss"
Early risers are in for a celestial treat this weekend when four planets in our solar system align in the sky, culminating…
Spinning stars shed new light on strange galactic signal
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have found an alternative explanation for a mysterious gamma-ray…
Lupus-causing gene paves way for new and tailored treatments
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have identified a gene called TLR7 that, when over-activated, is…
VC’s update – Melbourne trip and community forums
Hello everyone, I hope everyone had an enjoyable break and a nice rest over the four-day weekend. I ate too much…
Heads or Tails? ANU mathematician breaks down the odds
With punters preparing to mark Anzac Day with a game of two-up, a mathematician from The Australian National University (ANU…
Discovery sheds light on why Pacific islands were colonised
The discovery of pottery from the ancient Lapita culture by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) has shed new…
Indigenous music residency at ANU set to “ignite your fire”
An intensive music residency at The Australian National University (ANU) will help Indigenous musicians, audio engineers,…
Logging "amplified" severity of Black Summer bushfires
An analysis of the fire footprint of the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires has found logging elevated the risk of high-severity…
Come in Spinner: two-up’s unusual language explained
Why is the wooden paddle used to toss the coins in two-up called a kip? Why should you be on the lookout for illegal nobs,…
ANU random numbers go global
ANU launches world's most popular online random number generator powering research simulations and gaming, and inspiring…
Does Bridgerton fall flat as a feminist hit?
When Bridgerton burst onto our screens in late 2020, it brought with it exquisite costumes, elaborate sets, and storylines filled…
Bleak outlook for Australian coal exports to China
China's demand for coal imports, including from Australia, will drop significantly by 2025, according to new modelling led by…
Barriers to voting in remote First Nations communities
The rate of voter participation in federal elections by people living in remote Indigenous communities has been lower than the…
What will young Australians do with their vote?
There have been suggestions Australia could see a "youthquake" at the upcoming May 21 election. Spurred on by their suffering…
Bushfires disproportionately impact Indigenous Australians
First Nations Australians suffered worse impacts from the Black Summer bushfires due to inappropriate planning and unsuitable…
Marginal seats: what are they and why do they matter?
We hear a lot of discussion in the media about 'marginal seats' and political parties generally use the term to indicate the…
ANU-backed Instaclustr goes global with US acquisition
A Canberra-based company incubated at The Australian National University (ANU) is set to be acquired by one of the world's…
Council News – Meeting: 8 April 2022
Council News Meeting 2/2022 8 April 2022 Council met in person for the second meeting of 2022. Council…
Trust in government key to Australia’s big build
The overwhelming majority of Australians say investment in infrastructure is the key to driving Australia's COVID-19 pandemic…