Issued: Thursday 8 September 2022 A cold front associated with a low-pressure system will move across eastern Australia today bringing rain and thunderstorms to parts of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Thunderstorms in some parts of Qld, NSW and northern Victoria today will be severe, producing heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding, damaging winds and […]
University of Sydney and Indian Institute of Technology Madras sign agreement 9 September 2022 The University of Sydney and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have entered a research partnership to help address energy challenges facing nations across the world. Each institution will invest AU$50,000 a year in joint funding for up to […]
While starting a family is part of the great Australian dream for many couples, research shows a range of environmental and lifestyle factors are creating fertility challenges for younger generations. Couples today take conception for granted with the expectation that when the time is right it will happen, but for approximately 15% of couples, or […]
Five leading Australian design teams have been shortlisted to participate in the Design Competition to renew Powerhouse Ultimo. Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin said this was an important milestone in the renewal of the site with the jury of design and cultural leaders now tasked with selecting the winning design. “The renewal of Powerhouse Ultimo is a truly […]
6 September 2022 Companies are more likely to take corporate social responsibility seriously if they have more women on their board of directors, new University of Sydney Business School research reveals. As Australia gradually approaches equal gender representation on boards, our neighbours in the Asia-Pacific region are also seeing the benefits of smashing the glass […]