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Significant gaps between working women's career goals and reality
Government's foreign donations bill is flawed
Experts call to prevent injuries at indoor trampoline parks
For women fighting the gender pay gap discrimination law is limited
Where to take refuge in your home during a bushfire
With the bushfire threat expected to be extreme this summer, Douglas Brown, PhD candidate with the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning shares his recommendations for survival.
How Christmas traditions evolved around the world
Surveys show the public has lost its appetite for shark culls
How to rock white sneakers without eco-guilt
What councils can do to improve active living and health
The public fear sharks less when they understand their behaviour
Researchers surveyed more than 500 visitors to an aquarium 'shark tunnel' to understand how attitudes to sharks and government shark policies can change.
Children negatively impacted by early intervention restrictions
As the government extends its income management program, new research indicates the original rollout in the Northern Territory did not improve school attendance and birth outcomes, and had negative short-term effects.
9 changes our experts say could improve your digital rights
University of Sydney researchers surveyed 1600 Australians for the Digital Rights in Australia report, funded by the Sydney Research Excellence Initiative.
It's not too late to fight for our digital rights
Experts say it's time to protect digital rights, as a major survey details public attitudes to digital privacy, surveillance, and online freedom of speech.
Majority of Australians say online privacy beyond their control
A survey of 1600 Australians details attitudes to online privacy, surveillance, digital disruption at work, and online freedom of speech.
In a post-truth world, who can we believe?
In our new normal, experts are dismissed and alternative facts flagrantly offered, writes Professor Nick Enfield.
Government partnership to establish community languages institute
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announces a state government investment of $7.6m to create the Sydney Institute for Community Languages Education (SICLE).
Are we barking mad to restrict dogs from riding public transport?
A study of Sydney dog owners has found that an overwhelming 95 percent of people are in favour of dogs riding on public transport, with more than half saying they would do more with their hound if they were allowed.
Why environmental hazards hit disadvantaged communities hardest
Australia's national energy crisis is forcing disadvantaged families to make impossible decisions. International experts will gather at the University of Sydney to discuss other challenges to achieving environmental justice.
Citizenship seven: understanding the High Court's ruling
Professor Mary Crock of Sydney Law School unpacks the High Court's landmark judgment on dual citizenship and eligibility for parliament.
Prominent alumna Annie Corlett AM receives honorary fellowship
Annie Corlett AM, a prominent figure of the Business School alumni community, has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the University of Sydney.