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Pet-owner relief as new operator steps in

The University of Melbourne will close its U-Vet Animal Hospital, with new operators taking over in the new year.

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Government criticised for cutting cheaper mental health sessions despite review saying they should continue

The health minister points to an independent evaluation of COVID-era psychology sessions to justify cutting the program — but that report actually recommended keeping the sessions.

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Staff take Fair Work action in last-ditch bid to stop closure of Werribee Animal Hospital

Veterinary nurses whose jobs will be affected by the potential closure of Victoria's only dedicated teaching hospital are taking action through the Fair Work Commission.

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Last-ditch bid to save Vic animal hospital

Veterinary nurses are making a last-ditch bid to stop the closure of a Melbourne animal hospital, saying the decision has been "shamefully" fast-tracked.

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New study reveals gender bias in sport research. It's yet another hurdle to progress in women’s sport

Throughout history, sports have been guilty of prioritising certain groups at the exclusion of others. There has been a pervasive idea that being an athlete requires the demonstration of traditionally masculine traits. Any individual not doing so was, and often still is, susceptible to being harassed, sidelined, or ostracised.

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DNA study reveals how a mysterious, extinct human shaped our immune systems

A new study shows that ancient hominin DNA still lurking in modern humans could play a critical role in fighting off infections.

Inverse

Scientists create Biodiversity Council in desperate bid to help save Australia’s threatened animals and plants

Modelled on the Climate Council, the body says it will be a ‘strong and trusted voice’ backed by science including First People’s knowledge

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Victorian election results to be finalised as counting resumes in wake of Labor victory

Counting resumes to determine the final make-up of the state's parliament, in the wake of a Labor victory which has left the Coalition fractured and the future of the Liberal Party uncertain.

ABC News

Conservation efforts may have worsened catastrophic bushfires in south-east Australia, study finds

New research reveals legislation changes made to help protect Australia's natural habitats may have intensified catastrophic bushfires in south-east Australia.

ABC News

Uni online study shutdown 'discriminatory'

Disability groups and student organisations have raised concerns about a move to restrict online learning through universities.

AAP

Calls for Victorian electoral reform after 'preference whisperer' recorded boasting of influence

Members of the Angry Victorians Party record a preference negotiator explaining how he charged $55,000 for arranging preference deals to win seats for minor party candidates, a practice which is legal in the state.

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Veterinarian training standards could slip if Werribee animal hospital is closed, association says

The Australian Veterinarian Association, current students and staff at U-Vet Animal Hospital have warned training standards could slip if Melbourne University goes ahead with a proposal to "cease operations" at the Werribee facility.

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Victorians’ Covid contact tracing data sent for potential use by data mining platform

Exclusive: Australian data security experts described the July 2020 move involving controversial Palantir platform as ‘dubious’ and ‘outrageous’

The Guardian - AU

A Uni Lecturer On TikTok Explained Why Some Aussies Pronounce ‘No’ As ‘Naur’ Let’s Fkn Gaur

A uni voice lecturer has dropped a TikTok explaining why some folks including Peach PRC pronounce "no" as "naur" in an Australian accent.

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University of Melbourne to back pay $22m

Some 15,000 casual staff working for the University of Melbourne will receive $22 million in back pay over coming months.

ABC News

Global pledges to remove greenhouse gas emissions to reach net zero unrealistic, report finds

Many countries' pledges to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions depend partly on removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by relying on projects such as planting trees and restoring degraded ecosystems, but a new report has found the promises are unrealistic.

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Australia is unprepared for the health consequences of climate change: report

Australia's lack of a national climate change and health adaptation plan is putting lives at risk and our transition to renewables is "unacceptably slow", according to a report.

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What's the best university in the world? What's the best Australian uni? Here's what the World University Rankings list says

The University of Melbourne topped The Times Higher Education World University Rankings list for the nation, coming in at number 34 in the world. Find out how your uni went.

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Despite high hopes, multi-employer bargaining is unlikely to 'get wages moving'

One of the key measures announced to “get wages moving” in the wake of the federal government’s jobs summit was greater access to multi-employer agreements.

The Guardian - AU

‘Role overload’: the mental health burden of being a woman

Women are doing more paid work but the bulk of household labour still falls to them – and research shows it takes a toll on wellbeing

The Hindu

Madras University signs pact with Melbourne varsity

B.Sc. Blended programme to be offered from this academic year

ABC News

As Melbourne's west grows, poor bus services are forcing residents to rely on cars

Iqbal Hossain wants to use the bus stop outside his house, but infrequent services and a route that goes "round and round" little streets means using his car is four times faster than catching the bus.

Inverse

This revolutionary new technology pulls clean fuel from the air

A new device creates hydrogen fuel from air by capturing it with a spongy material and sending it through electrodes. It could produce clean fuel anywhere on Earth.

The Guardian - AU

Out of thin air: new solar-powered invention creates hydrogen fuel from the atmosphere

Researchers say their prototype produces hydrogen with greater than 99% purity and works in air as dry as 4% relative humidity

ABC News

Melbourne University's Going Rural Health initiative gives students taste of working in country

A program supporting healthcare students to do their clinical work experience in the regions could be the lure for a career in regional Victoria.

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