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Which MPs and senators were involved in student politics?

The term student politics is often used as an insult on the floor of Parliament. But many of our most powerful politicians were deeply involved in it.

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‘I’m as baffled as the next ovary-owner’: navigating the science of treating menopause

Conversations about menopause have matured but the question of when and how to treat perimenopausal symptoms remains confusing – even to a science journalist

The Guardian - AU

Calls grow for poker machine reforms after gambler takes own life

Set a limit on losses for gamblers so they can't succumb to addiction - campaigners

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Peter FitzSimons scores own goal in rush to judge Sam Kerr over alleged ‘racist epithets’

It was a confusing read as the SMH star columnist’s bold argument was overtaken by events. Plus: a quiet ABC farewell for Ita Buttrose

The Guardian - AU

VIPs party lavishly while students sit on floor: union

Monash University spent $127,000 on a farewell party for an outgoing vice chancellor, while students are watching lectures from the floor, a union says.

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Jason Clare has a blueprint to radically change higher education in Australia. Can he fund it?

A year-long review of Australia’s tertiary sector aims to more than double enrolments. How to fund this expansion — as well as aid students’ cost of living expenses — remains unresolved.

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University student safety watchdog set for 2025 entry

A new student ombudsman who will be able to handle complaints about how universities respond to sexual assault and other issues is slated to start in 2025.

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Companies marketing useless health products to women using feminist wellbeing messages

Researchers find promotions encouraging women to take charge of their health could lead to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment

The Guardian - AU

How smart speakers 'could detect domestic violence'

Researchers are investigating whether Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri or Google Home speakers should be used to detect violence in homes.

AAP

Study: High Levels Of ‘Good’ Cholesterol Linked To Increased Dementia Risk

Elevated HDL cholesterol could raise dementia risk by 42% in older adults, says Monash University study

Zenger

High 'good cholesterol' levels are linked to increased risk of dementia: Study

An increased risk of dementia in older persons has been linked to abnormally high levels of HDL-C, also referred to as good cholesterol, according to a Monash University-led study. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Australian Scientists Create World’s Tiniest Mustache On Red Blood Cell

Microscopic 'Mo' Raises Awareness for Men's Health and Blood Donation

Zenger

10 books to help you understand Israel and Palestine, recommended by experts

I recommend two much-needed books in the present time. Despite the Gaza massacres seemingly planting the seeds of endless future hatred, the future of Palestine/Israel can only be a future of togetherness.

The Conversation

Australian discovery of 120m-year-old footprints provides earliest evidence for birds in southern hemisphere

Bird tracks found in Victoria were initially thought to have come from dinosaurs but later identified as ‘transitional’ animal

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The Conversation

Cleaning up Australia's 80,000 disused mines is a huge job – but the payoffs can outweigh the costs

Newly announced closures of Glencore’s copper and zinc mines in Mt Isa will add to a huge number of former mines in Australia. A 2020 study by Monash University’s Resources Trinity Group found more than 80,000 inactive mine sites across the country.

The Guardian - AU

‘Menopause market’: Australian women being driven to treat symptoms with unnecessary products, study reveals

Exclusive: New report finds coverage in media and public discussion often not based on strong evidence and overemphasises the severity and frequency of symptoms

The Guardian - AU

‘Desperate’ Australians losing billions more to pokies during cost-of-living crisis, researcher warns

NSW gaming machine losses average $22m a day as some states see rises of more than 30% on pre-Covid levels

AAP

Diagnosing concussion could be as easy as a blood test

A new Melbourne study has discovered people with concussion have significantly elevated blood protein levels.

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The hidden dangers of zero-proof drinks

"Be aware zero-alcohol products may act as a drinking trigger or cue . . ."

AAP

Irrepressible rise of 'crash through' Labor strongman

Daniel Andrews stormed through Labor's ranks to become Victoria's premier with irrepressible ambition and he acknowledged that hard work as he stepped down.

The Conversation

Zero alcohol doesn't mean zero risk – how marketing and blurred lines can be drinking triggers

The availability and sales of “zero-alcohol” products have soared in recent years. In Australia, these are products containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume, designed to mimic the flavour, appearance and packaging of alcoholic drinks.

The Guardian - AU

Psychedelic treatment in mental health lacks evidence, Australian experts say

Monash University study reveals a hesitancy to support widespread use of psilocybin and MDMA due to concerns about poor quality of evidence

The Guardian - AU

AFP calls on public to donate childhood photos in bid to combat child abuse with AI

Project with Monash University will use images to train system to recognise pictures of children on dark web

The Guardian - AU

Mark Humphries’ comedy sketch cut from 7.30 in ABC’s latest cost-cutting drive

Satirical sketches axed due to ‘tight budgetary environment’. Plus: ABC managing director David Anderson gains another term

Crikey

David Anderson takes the ABC into the future as Ita Buttrose and Stan Grant leave

In this week’s Media Briefs, Stan Grant resigns from the ABC altogether, Ita sets sail, and David Anderson locks in another term.

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