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Why does food taste so bland in space?

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) found a link between spatial perception and taste

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International students should make up no more than a third of university cohort, RMIT vice-chancellor says

Foreign visa holders account for more than 35% at Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight institutions

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We analysed 30 years of Australian media articles – and unearthed some glaring gaps in the coverage

The news media play a vital role in shaping the public conversation and covering complex issues such as war, the economy, climate change and technology.

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Pro-Palestine student protesters claim ‘major win’ as first Australian university agrees to meet some demands

University of Melbourne’s commitment to additional research funding disclosures could signal end of protesters’ encampment

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‘News on Facebook is dead’: memes replace Australian media posts as Meta turns off the tap

Analysis finds engagement with news is at an all-time low – due at least in part to changes to algorithms

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Majority of university chiefs in Victoria earn over $1m despite budget woes

Federal government vows crackdown as institutions increased their vice-chancellor’s salaries amid job losses in the sector

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Chequebook journalism is nothing new, but allegations in court about Spotlight’s practices have left insiders ‘gobsmacked’

Claims in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case raise questions of media ethics. Plus: the IPA goes to war with fact-checkers

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Facing facts: ABC pulls the plug on RMIT factchecking collaboration

Decision to switch to in-house verification unit comes after broadcaster caught up in voice referendum culture war between university and Sky News. Plus: hubbub over Hubbl as News Corp launches streaming device

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: bulk-billing decline mapped, water battery breakthrough, Trump asset threat

Analysis of government data shows fall in GP clinics where all costs are covered; RMIT researchers take a step towards green, recyclable ‘water batteries’

The Guardian - AU

Greener ‘water batteries’ a step closer thanks to breakthrough by Melbourne researchers

RMIT team develops method that could replace common lead-acid batteries, offering a safer and more recyclable alternative

The Guardian - AU

Taylor Swift ‘swiftposium’ kicks off in Melbourne: ‘I once got a lot of judgment in my field’

About 400 academic papers from 78 research institutes were submitted for an event that pushes back against gendered bias to take the pop phenomenon seriously

The Guardian - AU

Smart TVs must showcase Australian free-to-air channels alongside streaming services under proposed legislation

New devices would need to provide easy access to free-to-air networks, pre-install their video-on-demand apps and present separate tiles

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Does a public school education in Australia really cost $93k?

Costs listed in new report include optional items such as music instruments and outside tuition and are ‘really inflated’, expert says

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The government has announced plans to regulate smart TV home screens: what the new rules mean for you

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has today introduced legislation that will require smart TV manufacturers to ensure we can easily find local broadcasters – including ABC, SBS and the commercial networks – when we turn on our TVs.

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Battle for the home screen: does the government really want to control Australian TVs?

The industry is furiously fighting legislation set to place free-to-air apps above streaming services like Netflix or Stan. But what does it actually mean for most viewers?

The Guardian - AU

RMIT’s fact check reinstated by Facebook two months after suspension over News Corp voice complaints

Exclusive: Meta suspended RMIT FactLab from Facebook’s fact-checking program after no campaigners claimed it was biased

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What is the voice referendum? Your shareable guide for 14 October

Everything you need to know before Australia votes on an Indigenous voice to parliament on 14 October

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University of Melbourne staff to strike for one week

National Tertiary Education Union members at the University of Melbourne are planning a week-long strike as they fight for better pay and conditions.

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Full of beans: scientists use processed coffee grounds to make stronger concrete

Australian engineers say they can make concrete nearly 30% stronger by incorporating processed grounds into the material

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: RBA warns of more rate hikes; dogs rescued from ‘horrific conditions’; and Australia records 7th-warmest June

Cash rate pauses at 4.1% but governor says further rate rises are possible depending on the economy and inflation

ABC News

Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan blames Melbourne Airport as airport rail delay confirmed

The Victorian government says Melbourne's airport rail line won't be completed by its scheduled finish date in 2029 because of "challenging" negotiations with airport operator.

ABC News

What Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has meant for Russian students studying in Australia

Many Russian students in Australia have been wary of speaking publicly since the invasion of Ukraine but those who are willing to talk say Moscow's decision has had many consequences.

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Hydrogen From Seawater: Australian Research Team Says It's Cracked It

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia say that they've found a way to create hydrogen from seawater.

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Antibiotic innovation helps fight against superbugs

RMIT scientists have created a new type of antibiotic that can be rapidly re-engineered to avoid resistance by dangerous superbugs.

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Transformative WIDI program delivers workers to the social services sector

Older Victorians and those living with disability are getting the support they need thanks to a RMIT initiative to attract and train new care workers.

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