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Moulin Rouge celebrates 135 years of scandal and success

Dr Will Visconti from Art History explores the enduring relevance of Parisian icon and home of the cancan, the Moulin Rouge. Surviving scandal, an inferno, fallen sails and heavy rain, the French institution can still argue its status as the pinnacle of live entertainment 135 years on.

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Your complete guide to daylight saving

Daylight saving returns this Sunday, bringing with it more than just the loss of an hour of sleep. Experts shed light on the various impacts it can have on our appetite, pets, mental health, and more.

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Can you trust your period-tracking app?

As many as 50 million people now have a record of their menstrual cycle on their personal devices. But how much should we rely on our period tracker for reliable and accurate information about menstruation and fertility? Reproductive health experts explain.

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Qatar Airways is set to acquire 25% of Virgin Australia. Who will be the winners?

Qatar Airways' previous attempts to expand in Australia haven't always gone smoothly, but it's easy to see why Virgin and Qatar might be excited by this deal, writes Professor Rico Merkert for The Conversation.

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04 October 2024

New Australian opera Gilgamesh powerfully reimagines ancient legend

Dr Louise Pryke from the Department of Classics and Ancient History reviews the visceral retelling of Gilgamesh, a production composed by Sydney Chamber Opera Artistic Director and PhD candidate at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Jack Symonds.

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04 October 2024

Trailblazing project secures funding to advance policy solutions

Associate Professor Amanda Tattersall from the Faculty of Science has been awarded a 2024 Policy Challenge Grant from the James Martin Institute for Public Policy, receiving funding and support to maximise the impact of her work.

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30 September 2024

Meet the University researchers, students and alumni featuring at SXSW Sydney 2024

SXSW Sydney returns this October, showcasing a dynamic lineup of panels and events featuring our own researchers, students, and alumni. Find out more about the speakers and how they are partaking across the CBD.

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