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School approved apps could pose risks to Australian children’s data

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A new research led by the University of New South Wales has found approximately 200 school-endorsed Android apps have been harvesting children’s data to third parties. These apps operate behind highly complex privacy policies with many teachers and parents unaware of their security risks. Image: Image Credit: RDNE Stock Project / Pexels Produced By: Toni …

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More funding announced for combatting allergic diseases

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The Federal government has announced $14.6 million over two years to combat the allergy crisis. So far, around 8 million Australians live with an allergic disease, and research and programs have been essential to reduce risks. The funding will also help to support creating new programs, adding more research, and training allergy experts.  Image: Image …

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Children face higher risk of stroke after infection, research finds

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A study led by Monash University has found children who have recently had an infection may face a higher risk of stroke, particularly in the weeks following illness. Researchers say the findings highlight the importance of infection prevention and monitoring children closely after they recover. Image: Image: Unsplash/ Vitaly Gariev Produced By: Mayabi Aziz Featured …

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New research pinpoints outbreak of invasive tree-killing beetle

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Curtin University researchers have released a new study forecasting where outbreaks of the polyphagous shot-hole borer insect could strike next. The tree-killing beetle (known as PSHB) is already causing widespread damage across the Perth metropolitan area and has triggered a costly response in Western Australia aimed at stopping further spread nationwide. In mid-2025, the National …

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Women at double the risk of depression than men: research

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Depression affects around one in six Australians, but women are diagnosed almost twice as often as men. A new international study, led by a research team at QIMR Berghofer in Queensland, has identified biological and genetic differences which may explain this gap. The research, the largest of its kind, analysed data from over 400,000 people worldwide, …

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Disability representation in children’s books virtually none: research

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A new research found out there’s not enough representation of individuals living with disabilities in children’s book. The study, conducted by ECU, assessed 90 award listed children’s books, finding the depiction of disabled characters was virtually non-existent. Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus Featured In Story: Helen Adam – Associate Professor at the ECU’s School of Education …

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