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Seagulls are declining in birdwatching surveys — have we hit 'peak gull' or are they hiding in plain sight?

Numbers of super smart seagulls are declining in Australia's largest citizen science project but researchers aren't sure if we've hit "peak gull" or the birds are outsmarting the survey.

ABC News · Jun 2, 2023

Vaccine misinformation, reduced confidence in doctors cause drop in childhood immunisation rates

A loss of confidence in the medical profession and misinformation about vaccines during the COVID pandemic cause childhood immunisation rates to drop, a Gold Coast physician says.

ABC News · May 17, 2023

Young gamblers losing more as social media presence of sports betting agencies grows

Sports betting agencies spent more than $287 million advertising their products in Australia in 2021 and researchers say it's creating a new generation of problem gamblers.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023

Researchers turn to wind tunnels to predict where space junk will land

The sky-watching world was thrown into a spin this week with multiple reports of space debris falling onto Australian farm and researchers say as more satellites go up, it Is only logical more will come down.

ABC News · Aug 6, 2022

Warning issued to motorists as drivers could be fined £1,000 for swearing on the road

Road rage drivers could be hit with a hefty fine

Liverpool Echo · Jul 30, 2022

Statue of Captain James Cook removed from Sheridan Street, Cairns by new owner

The 8-metre-tall statue has stood at an entrance to Cairns for decades, but is now on its way to a new home where its future will be decided.

ABC News · May 24, 2022

Children's gender service waitlist creating mental health crisis for Queensland's trans teens

Transgender health specialists say Queensland's only gender clinic for children and adolescents is struggling to cope with its referral load, causing distress and mental health issues in the people it's designed to support.

ABC News · May 18, 2022