2023 Media Coverage

  • 702 ABC Sydney interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding parenting in the generation of iPads. Syndicated nationally across the ABC Radio network.
  • In further coverage, Channel 7 The Morning Show replayed an interview with Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, to discuss cybercrime.
  • India Education Diary (opens in a new window) reported that the new space age has reignited questions about how humans should engage in space and the right path for future exploration involving national space programs and private industry. Professor Juan Francisco Salazar, Institute for Culture and Society and School of Humanities and Communication Arts, is mentioned.
  • ABC Online (opens in a new window) reported on Australia’s heatwaves and extreme heat. Dr Thomas Longden, Institute for Culture and Society and Urban Transformations Research Centre, is quoted. Syndicated by Verified News Explorer Network and one other.
  • Channel 7 The Morning Show interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding artificial intelligence and cybercrime. Syndicated nationally across the Channel 7 News Network.
  • 666 ABC Canberra interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding televised sports and potential changes to Australia’s anti-siphoning legislation.
  • In continuing coverage, The Daily Telegraph (print) reported on how to teach kids not to believe everything they see online. As part of the article, a new report exploring how young Australians engage with the media led by Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, is mentioned.
  • Future Campus (opens in a new window) listed Professor Heather Horst, Director, Institute for Culture and Society, and Professor Cristina Rocha, Director, Religion and Society Research Cluster and School of Social Sciences, as Australian Academy of the Humanities 2023 fellows.
  • In further coverage, Nine Sydney replayed an interview with Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, to discuss parents being urged to ask for consent before uploading photos and videos of their kids to social media. Syndicated across the Nine News Network.
  • In continuing coverage, QWeekend (opens in a new window) reported on how to teach kids not to believe everything they see online. As part of the article, a new report exploring how young Australians engage with the media led by Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, is mentioned. Syndicated by The Daily Telegraph (opens in a new window) and 5 others.
  • Mirage News (opens in a new window) reported that the new space age has reignited questions about how humans should engage in space and the right path for future exploration involving national space programs and private industry. Professor Juan Francisco Salazar, Institute for Culture and Society and School of Humanities and Communication Arts, is mentioned. Syndicated by The National Tribune (opens in a new window) and one other.
  • ABC Online (opens in a new window) reported on young people dominating pro-Palestine protest attendance. As part of the article, a new report exploring how young Australians engage with the media led by Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, is mentioned. Also covered by Bnn.network (opens in a new window) .
  • The Daily Telegraph (opens in a new window) reported on young social media users who rely on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to stay informed about the Middle East. As part of the article, a new report exploring howyoung Australians engage with the media led by Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, is mentioned. Syndicated by The Herald Sun (opens in a new window) and 9 others.
  • Mirage News (opens in a new window) reported that from July 5 to 9, 2021, the University of Innsbruck was the "virtual world centre" of interdisciplinary accounting research. During this week, the research centre Accounting Theory and Research hosted the 13th Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Accounting Conference IPA and the accompanying Emerging Scholars Colloquium. Professor Katherine Gibson, Institute for Culture and Society, is mentioned.
  • Nine News Today Extra is joined by Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, to discuss parents being urged to ask for consent before uploading photos and videos of their kids to social media. Syndicated nationally across the Nine News NetworkAlso covered by 2GB Radio and FIVEaa.
  • In further coverage, AlKhaleej Today (opens in a new window) reported that Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi inaugurated the National Framework for Children’s Online Safety at the sixth Saudi Family Forum in Riyadh on Sunday. Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute, is mentioned.
  • 3AW 693 News Talk interviewed Dr Adam Daniel, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding the impact of streaming services on the production and release of DVDs and Blu-rays.
  • ABC New England North West AM interviewed Professor Paul James, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding the growing consensus in economic circles that interest rates will remain high for all of 2024, with inflation remaining outside the RBA's target range right up until the 2025 election. Syndicated by ABC North Coast NSW and 3 others.
  • In further coverage, ABC Radio National replayed the debate regarding the question ‘Does sport unite or divide us?’, recorded at Social Science Week. Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, is featured.
  • In continuing coverage, Arab News (opens in a new window) reported that Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi inaugurated the National Framework for Children’s Online Safety at the sixth Saudi Family Forum in Riyadh on Sunday. Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute, is mentioned.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published a piece authored by Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Perth’s Optus Stadium has drawn more consumer anger after the outage. Another case of the ‘stadium curse’?'. Syndicated by Yahoo Lifestyle Australia (opens in a new window) and 2 others.
  • In continuing coverage, The Australian (print) published its 2024 Research Magazine, an annual list celebrating the top Australian researchers and institutions across 250 research fields. Professor Paul James, Institute for Culture and Society, and Adjunct Professor Alexis Wright, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and the Writing and Society Research Centre, are listed as ‘Living Legends of Research’. Syndicated by The Australian (online) (opens in a new window) . Further coverage of The Australian’s 2024 Research Magazine top 250 list by The Australian (online) (opens in a new window), Mirage News (opens in a new window) and The National Tribune (opens in a new window).
  • In further coverage, Child Magazines (opens in a new window) republished an article co-authored by Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, exploring a new nationally representative survey Associate Professor Notley led that asked 1,064 Australians aged eight to 16 years in June 2023 about their news practices and experiences. The article is titled 'Young Australians increasingly get news from social media, but many don’t understand algorithms'Originally published by The Conversation.
  • ABC Online aired a debate regarding the question ‘Does sport unite or divide us?’, recorded at Social Science Week. Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, is featured. Also covered by ABC Radio National.
  • Arab News (opens in a new window) reported that the Kingdom’s Family Affairs Council will introduce the National Framework for Children’s Online Safety at the 6th Saudi Family Forum in collaboration with UNICEF. Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute, is mentioned.
  • In continuing coverage, ABC Education (opens in a new window) republished an article co-authored by Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, exploring a new nationally representative survey Associate Professor Notley led that asked 1,064 Australians aged eight to 16 years in June 2023 about their news practices and experiences. The article is titled ‘Young Australians increasingly get news from social media, but many don’t understand algorithms’. Originally published by The Conversation.
  • In further coverage, Western News (print) reported that young Australians access news regularly from multiple sources but their preferred and most trusted source is their family, a new survey has found. Lead researcher, Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • Pittwater Life (print)reported that Newport resident Neil Evers explains the learning curve he and his family have been on since discovering their Aboriginal ancestry almost 20 years ago. Emeritus Professor Tim Rowse, Institute for Culture and Society, is featured.
  • In continuing coverage, ABC NSW Mornings with Paul Turton interviewed Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding a new nationally representative survey Associate Professor Notley led that asked 1,064 Australians aged eight to 16 years in June 2023 about their news practices and experiences. Syndicated regionally across the ABC NSW network. Also covered by ABC’s Behind the News, ABC Melbourne. 
  • In continuing coverage, Mirage News (opens in a new window) reported on a new nationally representative survey – a collaboration between Western Sydney University, University of Canberra and Queensland University of Technology – that asked 1,064 Australians aged eight to 16 years in June 2023 about their news practices and experiences. Lead researcher Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by The National Tribune (opens in a new window).
  • In further coverage, ABC Radio National replayed an interview with Professor Philippa Collin, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre; and Translational Health Research Institute, regarding how young people stay politically engaged without becoming disillusioned with democracy.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article co-authored by Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, exploring a new nationally representative survey Associate Professor Notley led that asked 1,064 Australians aged eight to 16 years in June 2023 about their news practices and experiences. The article is titled 'Young Australians increasingly get news from social media, but many don’t understand algorithms'. Syndicated by Evening Report (opens in a new window) and 3 others.
  • The Fifth Estate (opens in a new window) published a piece co-authored by Professor Nicky Morrison, School of Social Sciences; Urban Transformations Research Centre; and Institute for Culture and Society, and Dr Thomas Longden, Urban Transformations Research Centre; and Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'The debate on how to create sustainable homes continues'.
  • Mirage News (opens in a new window) reported that Western Sydney University researchers have been named recipients of prestigious Policy Challenge Grants from the James Martin Institute for Public Policy (JMI). Dr Thomas Longden, Institute for Culture and Society and Urban Transformations Research Centre, and Professor Srinath Perera, Director, Centre for Smart Modern Construction and School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, will both receive $150,000 to support their innovative projects in electric vehicle charging and construction digitalisation. Professor Deborah Sweeney, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Enterprise and International, is quoted. Syndicated by National Tribune (opens in a new window). Also covered by Oicanadian (opens in a new window) and 1 other. 
  • In further coverage, ABC Radio National replayed an interview with Professor Philippa Collin, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre; and Translational Health Research Institute, regarding how young people stay politically engaged without becoming disillusioned with democracy.
  • ABC Radio National (part 1) interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding spectator crowd noise during tennis matches. Interview continues on ABC Radio National (part 2).
  • In further coverage, ABC Radio National replayed an interview with Professor Philippa Collin, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre; and Translational Health Research Institute, regarding how young people stay politically engaged without becoming disillusioned with democracy.
  • ABC NewsRadio interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding confronting and distressing images of violence coming out of the Middle Eastern conflict this week on social media.
  • ABC Online (opens in a new window) interviewed Professor Philippa Collin, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre; and Translational Health Research Institute, regarding how young people stay politically engaged without becoming disillusioned with democracy.
  • In further coverage, ABC Radio National interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding stricter rules around phone and social media use in children.
  • In continuing coverage, Verified News Explorer Network reported on Indigenous twins from Wagga Wagga who are fighting misinformation in the Voice referendum debate. Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by MSN (opens in a new window).
  • In continuing coverage, Channel NewsAsia (CNA) (opens in a new window) reported on the World Health Organisation drawing focus on the universal right to good mental health. Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute, is featured.
  • Noticias Ucn (translation attached) reported on the International Transdisciplinary Workshop on Indigenous Methodologies/HASS/STEM, which was organised by the Territory, Water and Environment Unit of the Atacameña Community of Toconao, in collaboration with national and international universities. The article mentions involvement from Western Sydney University’s Institute for Culture and Society.
  • La Prensa Austral (translation attached) reported onthe Punta Arenas Antarctic Youth Coalition. The article mentions the group was formed off the back of the Antarctic Youth Coalition, a project of Antarctic Cities and the Global Commons led by Western Sydney University’s Institute for Culture and Society, which seeks to unite the five cities committed to Antarctica, Christchurch (New Zealand), Cape Town (South Africa), Hobart (Australia), Punta Arenas (Chile) and Ushuaia (Argentina).
  • In continuing coverage, ABC Online (opens in a new window) reported on Indigenous twins from Wagga Wagga who are fighting misinformation in the Voice referendum debate. Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Also covered by ABC Riverina FM and Koori Radio 93.7FM.
  • CNA (part one) (opens in a new window) interviewed Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute, regarding the World Health Organization drawing focus on the universal right to good mental health. Interviews continues on CNA (part two) (opens in a new window)
  • 1233 ABC Newcastle interviewed Professor Paul James, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum. Syndicated regionally across the ABC NSW Radio Network.
  • Nine News Sydney reported on Sydney's expected extreme summer heat. Associate Professor Sebastian Pfautsch, School of Social Sciences and Urban Transformations Research Centre, and Adjunct Associate Professor Abby Mellick Lopes, School of Humanities and Communication Arts; Institute for Culture and Society, are interviewed. Syndicated by Nine News Canberra and 2 others.
  • In continuing coverage, The New Daily (opens in a new window) reported on a new Australian documentary exploring phone addiction, titled ‘Disconnect Me’. Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute, is mentioned. Syndicated by Prime News Print.
  • 2CC Talking Canberra reported that stricter rules around phone use will be in force at public high schools across the state, as the State Government is issuing a phone ban to crack down on bullying and distraction. Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, is featured. Syndicated by 2WEB. 
  • Verified News Explorer Network listed Globalization: A Very Short Introduction, authored by Professor Manfred B. Steger, Institute for Culture and Society, as one of the 'Top Best Books on International Relations'. Syndicated by News Explorer.
  • In continuing coverage, Mirage News (opens in a new window) reported on a new Australian documentary exploring phone addiction, titled ‘Disconnect Me’. Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute, is mentioned. Syndicated by The National Tribune (opens in a new window) and one other.Also covered by News of Australia (opens in a new window).
  • ABC Online reported that rental costs are pushing older women into shared housing. PhD candidate, Therese Hall, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by Verified News Explorer Network and one other. Also covered by Head Topics (opens in a new window).
  • In continuing coverage, Crikey  (opens in a new window) reported on the Yes To Voice campaign. Emeritus Professor Tim Rowse, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by National Indigenous Times (opens in a new window).
  • In further coverage, Coffs Coast News Of The Area (print) reported on a new Australian documentary exploring phone addiction, titled ‘Disconnect Me’. Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute, is mentioned. Originally published by The Myall Coast News. 
  • 666 ABC Canberra interviewed Professor Kim Cunio from the Australian National University (ANU) regarding the University’s School of Music. Professor Cunio mentioned Associate Professor Jessica Weir, Institute for Culture and Society, would be speaking at an ANU research seminar.
  • In continuing coverage, The Myall Coast News (opens in a new window) reported on a new Australian documentary exploring phone addiction, titled 'Disconnect Me'. Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute, is mentioned.
  • In further coverage, Verified News Explorer Network reported on the Yes To Voice campaign. Emeritus Professor Tim Rowse, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Originally published by ABC Online.
  • In continuing coverage, ABC Online  (opens in a new window) reported on the Yes To Voice campaign. Emeritus Professor Tim Rowse, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • Australian Senior News (opens in a new window) reported on a new Australian documentary exploring phone addiction, titled 'Disconnect Me'. Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute, is mentioned.
  • TheChainsaw (opens in a new window) reported on “Pro-AI Activists”. Associate Professor Liam Magee, Principal Research Fellow at the Institute for Culture, is quoted.
  • In further coverage, Daily Maverick (opens in a new window) republished a piece authored by PhD candidate, Lisa Portolan, Institute for Culture and Society, titled ‘How TikTok’s dating story time trend offers a glimpse into the sometimes weird world of modern romance'. Originally published to The Conversation.
  • The Green Left Weekly reported that the 50th anniversary of the 1973 military coup in Chile in which the progressive Popular Unity government of President Salvador Allende was overthrown was marked with a week of solidarity events. As part of the article, Lucia Salinas Briones and Professor Juan Francisco Salazar, Institute for Culture and Society and School of Humanities and Communication Arts, are mentioned.
  • The Next Web (opens in a new window) reported that the UK government has unveiled new principles for so-called foundation models (FMs) which underpin applications at the epicentre of the AI boom, such as ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Midjourney. Dr Luke Munn, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by Bulletin Reporter.
  • In further coverage, The New Daily (opens in a new window) republished a piece authored by PhD candidate, Lisa Portolan, Institute for Culture and Society, titled ‘How TikTok’s dating story time trend offers a glimpse into the sometimes weird world of modern romance'Originally published by The Conversation (opens in a new window). Syndicated by Prime News Print and one other.
  • Sydney Arts Guide (opens in a new window) reported on DISCONNECT ME, a documentary that examines society’s ever-increasing addiction to our devices and will have audiences seriously questioning their relationship with their smartphone. Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute, is mentioned.
  • 1233 ABC Newcastle (part one) interviewed Professor Paul James, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding a 'Yes' vote to the Voice to Parliament referendum. Interview continues on 1233 ABC Newcastle (part two).
  • Blue Mountains Gazette (opens in a new window) reported that with the housing crisis continuing to impact local residents, the Blue Mountains Community Land Trust is building its capacity to deliver long term housing affordability for local residents. To mark the historic partnership, RMIT's research team recently travelled to Katoomba to meet Elders Aunty Carol Cooper, Aunty Norma Ingram, Aunty Bev Eaton and Aunty Kerrie Miller, Walanmarra Artists' Collective, researchers from Western Sydney University and land trust committee members. Associate Professor Louise Crabtree-Hayes, Institute for Culture and Society, is mentioned.
  • Nine Today Extra interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding Snapchat announcing a new package of safeguards to further protect 13-17 year-old Snapchat users from potential online harm, aiming to provide a more age appropriate viewing experience. Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute was also quoted in additional coverage by Security Brief (opens in a new window),
  • In further coverage, Verified News Explorer Network republished an article titled ‘Australia’s housing divide masks real interest rates pain’. Associate Professor Emma Power, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Originally published by ABC News (online).
  • ABC Online (opens in a new window) published a feature titled ‘Australia’s housing divide masks real interest rates pain’. Associate Professor Emma Power, School of Social Sciences and Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by MSN Australia.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article co-authored by Professor Paul James, Institute for Culture and Society, titled ‘How hate speech during the Voice campaign can harm personal wellbeing, as well as democracy’Syndicated by Yahoo! News (opens in a new window).
  • 666 ABC Canberra (opens in a new window) interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding the topic of whether sport ignites or divides people, which is set to be the subject of a great debate at the National Library next week.  Further coverage by 666 ABC Canberra.
  • Canberra Weekly (opens in a new window) reported that mobile phones and other personal communication and electronic devices are currently allowed in ACT public schools, but the ACT Government is reviewing policies with a possible view of banning or restricting their use. Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • The Guardian (opens in a new window) published an article titled 'When I was young, I saw my mother as a tyrant. Now I see myself in her photograph'. Distinguished Professor Ien Ang, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by Yahoo! News (opens in a new window) and 5 others. 
  • In further coverage, SBS Portuguese (opens in a new window) (in Portugese - text translation attached) interviewed Associate Professor Jorge Knijnik, School of Education, Institute for Culture and Society and Centre for Educational Research, in relation to the FIFA Women’s World Cup and his co-authored book, ‘Women's Football in Latin America'.
  • In further coverage, The Fiji Times Online (opens in a new window) republished an article regarding how parent phone use impacts children. Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • ABC Upper Hunter AMinterviewed Professor Paul James, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding housing market policy. Syndicated by 1223 ABC Newcastle. 
  • In continuing coverage, ABC RN Big Ideas replayed the opening panel of the Gender-Sport-Society: Focus on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Symposium held in Brisbane in late July, which featured Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, among other guests. Emeritus Professor Rowe speaks from 06:45.
  • The Sun-Herald (print) published an article titled ‘Hello, (new) sports fans! The athletically apathetic have turned for the Matildas’. Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by The Sydney Morning Herald (online) (opens in a new window) and 3 additional sources. 
  • SBS Español (opens in a new window) (in Spanish - text translation attached) interviewed Associate Professor Jorge Knijnik, School of Education, Institute for Culture and Society and Centre for Educational Research, in relation to women’s participation in sport and his co-authored book, ‘Women's Football in Latin America'.
  • In further coverage, Croakey (opens in a new window) republished an article co-authored by Associate Professor Emma Power, School of Social Sciences and Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Ageing in a housing crisis: growing numbers of older Australians are facing a bleak future'Originally published by The Conversation. 
  • ABC Online (opens in a new window) interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, among other guests, regarding the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and women in professional sport.
  • In further coverage, Hashtag Australia (opens in a new window) republished an article co-authored by Associate Professor Emma Power, School of Social Sciences and Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Ageing in a housing crisis: growing numbers of older Australians are facing a bleak future'. Syndicated by Aged Health (opens in a new window). Originally published by The Conversation. 
  • Deutschland Radio (opens in a new window) interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The segment discusses that the national team of Australia is currently wowing the nation, however public TV broadcasting of the World Cup games in Australia is limited, mostly behind a paywall running on pay TV channels rather than free to air television networks. Interview is conducted in German.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article co-authored by Associate Professor Emma Power, Institute for Culture and Society and School of Social Sciences, titled 'Ageing in a housing crisis: growing numbers of older Australians are facing a bleak future'Syndicated by Yahoo! News and 2 additional sources.
  • ABC Online (opens in a new window) published an article regarding how parent phone use impacts children. Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • In continuing coverage, The Spinoff (opens in a new window) reported on the arguments for and against a ban on phones in schools after New Zealand National Party Leader Christopher Luxon proposed banning mobile phones in New Zealand schools if his party were to be elected in the upcoming election. Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • In further coverage, Joy Radio’s Saturday Magazine podcast (opens in a new window) interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, off the back of his article published in The Conversation, titled 'Penalties, passes, and a touch of politics: the Women’s World Cup is about to kick off'. 
  • In continuing coverage, ABC 24 interviewed Dr Michelle Fitts, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding Australia's invisible crisis of domestic violence, leading to concussion and brain injury.
  • FIVEaa interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding online abuse received by AFL players and a new workaround for this involving AI software.
  • 666 ABC Canberra interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding the ongoing debate around mobile phones in schools.
  • ABC Online (opens in a new window) reported on Australia's invisible crisis of domestic violence, concussion, and brain injury. Dr Michelle Fitts, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • 774 ABC Melbourne (part 1) (opens in a new window) interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding anti-siphoning laws. Interview continues on 774 ABC Melbourne (part 2) (opens in a new window).
  • Central News (opens in a new window) reported that artificial intelligence is not as smart as it has been made out to be and fears of it having destructive potential are overblown, a summit of AI experts has heard. Professor Heather Horst, Director, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • In continuing coverage, SBS TV (opens in a new window) reported that Australia is in the grips of football fever, with the world's best women players descending on the nation (and Aotearoa New Zealand) to showcase their sporting prowess. But despite football being touted as the "world's game", just 15 of the 64 matches in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup are being broadcast on free-to-air TV in Australia. Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted in the article.
  • SBS Español (in Spanish - text translation attached) interviewed Associate Professor Jorge Knijnik, School of Education, Institute for Culture and Society and Centre for Educational Research in relation to women’s participation in sport and the ‘Matildas effect’.
  • In further coverage, USA Times (opens in a new window) republished an article titled ‘Australian TV Deal Has World Cup Viewers Asking: Where Are the Games?’ in relation to broadcast rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • ABC Listen's The Ticket podcast (opens in a new window) featured visiting PhD Candidate, Kelen Prates Silva, Institute for Culture and Society, discussing the history of women's football in Brazil, including the decades long ban.
  • The Chainsaw (opens in a new window) reported on an emerging trend using AI across social media platform TikTok.  The piece notes that there is a new cohort of Generation Z armchair detectives that has formed a true crime community.  Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society is quoted in her role as Deputy Chair of the Australian Media Literacy Alliance.
  • In similar coverage, Nation World News (opens in a new window) reported that in the midst of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Australian and New Zealand men’s rugby teams gathered a crowd of over 75,000 people in Melbourne over the weekend. Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • The New York Times featured an article titled ‘Australian TV Deal Has World Cup Viewers Asking: Where Are the Games?’ in relation to broadcast rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted in the article.  Syndicated by All News Press (opens in a new window) and 10 others.
  • The Australian Financial Review (print) reported that helping the most vulnerable cope with heatwaves, mapping ‘liveability’, and discovering how to better redesign outdoor areas as the climate warms are the focus of new collaborative research by Western Sydney University and the University of NSW. Professor Nicky Morrison, School of Social Sciences, Institute for Culture and Society and Urban Transformations Research Centre and Associate Professor Sebastian Pfautsch, School of Social Sciences and Urban Transformations Research Centre are both quoted.
  • In continuing coverage, National Indigenous Times (opens in a new window) published an article titled 'Referendum in 1967 did two things but Indigenous recognition wasn’t one of them'. Emeritus Professor Tim Rowse, Institute for Culture and Society, is referenced.
  • Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation reported on restricting technology as a way of managing children's behaviour. Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, is mentioned.
  • In further coverage, EastMojo (opens in a new window) republished an article authored by Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Penalties, passes, and a touch of politics: the Women’s World Cup is about to kick off'Syndicated by New Post (opens in a new window) and 3 othersOriginally published by The Conversation.
  • In further coverage, SBS News (opens in a new window) interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding the news Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying it's going to cost too much. Interview starts at 06:57.
  • Triple J Radio interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding the news Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying it's going to cost too much. Also covered by Player FM (opens in a new window).
  • In further coverage, The Western Weekender republished an article authored by Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Penalties, passes, and a touch of politics: the Women’s World Cup is about to kick off'Syndicated by Norway News Today (opens in a new window). Originally published in The Conversation.
  • Neos Kosmos (opens in a new window) published an article authored by Adjunct Professor James Arvanitakis, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Why Australians are likely to say ‘no’ to the Voice… and why this should make us sad'.
  • The Weekend Australian (print) published an article titled 'Why kids' privacy needs are different to grown-ups'. Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society, Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute, is quoted. Syndicated by The Australian (online) (opens in a new window).
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article authored by Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Penalties, passes, and a touch of politics: the Women’s World Cup is about to kick off'. Syndicated by Hashtag Australia (opens in a new window) and 2 others.
  • In continuing coverage, ABC Illawarra interviewed Dr Naama Blatman, Institute for Culture and Society, as follow up to Dr Blatman’s article titled 'Why is it so hard for Local Aboriginal Land Councils to develop land when the public needs are huge?' Originally published to The Conversation.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article authored by Dr Naama Blatman, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Why is it so hard for Local Aboriginal Land Councils to develop land when the public needs are huge?Syndicated by Yahoo! News and 3 others. 
  • National Indigenous Times (opens in a new window) published an article titled ‘Experts deem blanket restriction claim as patchy at best’. Emeritus Professor Timothy Rowse, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • ABC Online published an article on how musicians fall in love with their favourite instruments. The article features Dr Nicholas Ng, Institute for Australian and Chinese Arts and Culture; and the School of Humanities and Communication Arts.
  • The Herald Sun (print) published an opinion piece authored by Mrs Chloe Shorten, wife of federal minister Bill Shorten, titled 'AI might be magic, but give our kids no illusions'. The article notes that research by Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society and the Young and Resilient Research Centre, reveals children desire more control over their information and data.
  • Channel 7's The Morning Show interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding scams occurring after presale Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets went on sale in Australia on Wednesday.
  • Mirage News (opens in a new window) reported that a new research project, that is funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), and led by Western Sydney University, will focus on the impacts of financial services enabled by smartphones and other mobile devices on women and men in farming households in Cambodia and Laos. Project leader, Dr Erin Taylor, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by National Tribune (opens in a new window). Also covered by Khmer Times (opens in a new window).
  • Channel 9’s Today Showinterviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, about digital safety in schools and concerns surrounding unauthorised pictures of teachers appearing online. Syndicated nationally across the Nine network.
  • In further coverage, Australian Daily Bulletin (opens in a new window) republished an article co-authored by Dr Michelle Fitts, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'First Nations women don’t always access health care after head injuries from family violence. Here’s why’. Originally published by The Conversation. 
  • In further coverage,South China Morning Post (opens in a new window) republished an article authored by Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'How a global golf merger symbolises Saudi Arabia’s greater ambitions'. Syndicated by Verified News Explorer NetworkOriginally published by The Conversation.
  • Player FM (opens in a new window) published a Critical Theory podcast with Professor Deborah Stevenson, Institute for Culture and Society, analysing the book 'Cultural Policy Beyond the Economy: Work, Value, and the Social'. 
  • In further coverage, Women's Agenda  (opens in a new window) republished an article co-authored by Dr Michelle Fitts, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'First Nations women don’t always access health care after head injuries from family violence. Here’s why.' Originally published by The Conversation.
  • In further coverage, Cyprus Mail (opens in a new window) republished an article by PhD candidate, Lisa Portolan, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'From being mildly late to sucking on people’s tears – what is a ‘beige flag’ on TikTok?'Originally published by The Conversation. 
  • Opelika Observer (opens in a new window) published an opinion piece titled 'Nationalists in the U.S. Army? It All Depends on Your Definition'. Professor Paul James, Institute for Culture and Society, is mentioned.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article co-authored by Dr Michelle Fitts, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Why First Nations Women Don’t Always Seek Health Care After Family Violence Head Injuries'Syndicated by Mirage News (opens in a new window) and 2 others.
  • In continuing coverage, BBC News interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger, in relation to his opinion piece in The Conversation titled 'How a global golf merger symbolises Saudi Arabia’s greater ambitions'. Syndicated 37 times. Also covered by Verified News Explorer Network (opens in a new window).
  • In continuing coverage, Surf Coast Times (print) published an article regarding the Lorne Housing Solutions series, which is being presented by Friends of Lorne on behalf of the Committee for Lorne. Associate Professor Louise Crabtree-Hayes, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by Surf Coast Times (Online) (opens in a new window). Also mentioned in the Chairman’s opinion column in the Surf Coast Times (print).
  • In continuing coverage, 2CC Talking Canberra interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, in relation to his opinion piece in The Conversation titled 'How a global golf merger symbolises Saudi Arabia’s greater ambitions'. Further coverage by Channel News Asia (opens in a new window), The Wire (opens in a new window) and 2 others who republished The Conversation article.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article authored by Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'How Saudi Arabia came to be at the centre of a global golf merger'Syndicated by Yahoo! Sports (opens in a new window) and 42 others.
  • In continuing coverage, 702 ABC Sydney interviewed PhD candidate, Lisa Portolan, Institute for Culture and Society, in relation toher opinion piece on The Conversation titled 'From being mildly late to sucking on people’s tears – what is a ‘beige flag’ on TikTok?' about the current ‘beige flag’ relationship trend on social media. Syndicated across the ABC NSW radio network. Further coverage by Women’s Agenda (opens in a new window) who republished the original The Conversation article.
  • 666 ABC Canberra interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, Institute for Culture and Society and School of Education, regarding new French legislation banning parents from sharing images of their children online and discussing digital wellbeing and safety issues for parents and children.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article authored by PhD candidate, Lisa Portolan, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'From being mildly late to sucking on people’s tears – what is a ‘beige flag’ on TikTok'Syndicated by Hashtag Australia (opens in a new window) and 2 others.
  • In further coverage, Hashtag Australia (opens in a new window) published an article authored by Associate Professor Charles Barbour, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, titled 'Where have all the Luddites gone? Exploring what makes us human – and whether modern technology threatens to destroy it'. Originally published by The Conversation.
  • In continuing coverage, City Hub (Print) reported that the Minns government has followed through on an election promise to ban the use of mobile phones in NSW public high schools from Term 4 2023. Dr Joanne Orlando, Institute for Culture and Society and School of Education, is quoted.
  • Adjunct Professor James Arvanitakis, Institute for Culture and Society, was a panellist onABC's The Drum on Friday night.
  • ABC Illawarra interviewed Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society in relation to the Active Kids voucher program and the way the voucher is used across various socio-economic backgrounds.
  • In further coverage, Hashtag Australia (opens in a new window) republished an article authored by Dr Joanne Orlando, Institute for Culture and Society and School of Education, titled ‘School phone bans seem obvious but could make it harder for kids to use tech in healthy ways’.  Originally published by The Conversation.
  • ABC News Breakfast (opens in a new window) interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding the challenge of school phone bans.  Syndicated across the ABC TV network. 
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article authored by Dr Joanne Orlando, Institute for Culture and Society and School of Education, titled ‘School phone bans seem obvious but could make it harder for kids to use tech in healthy ways’. Syndicated by MAMAMAG (opens in a new window), Newcastle Herald (Print).
  • ABC NewsRadio interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding an Indigenous footballer who has spoken out about the racist abuse he has received on social media.
  • Pittwater Online News (opens in a new window) published a piece titled ‘Palm Beach DA Ignites Return of Pittwater Council’, which references an opinion piece co-authored by Western Sydney University's Professor Nicky Morrison, School of Social Sciences and the Institute for Culture and Society, and Associate Professor Awais Piracha, School of Social Sciences, sharing insights from their September 2022 published study 'The loss of peri-urban agricultural land and the state-local tensions in managing its demise: The case of Greater Western Sydney, Australia'.
  • The Sydney Morning Herald (opens in a new window) published an article titled 'Hannah is going on 50 first dates like she’s in her very own romantic comedy'. PhD candidate, Lisa Portolan, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by The Sunday Age and 4 others. 
  • In continuing coverage, Tekno Holic News  (opens in a new window) reported that the Minns Government has kept an election promise to ban the use of mobile phones in public high schools in NSW from term 4 2023. The NSW Government will consult with schools on options for implementing the ban, while remaining cautious that exceptions are made for students with disabilities and health problems. Dr Joanne Orlando, Institute for Culture and Society, and School of Education, is quoted.
  • Triple M Melbourne (opens in a new window) interviewed PhD candidate, Lisa Portolan, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding dating apps in 2023 and why we’ve seen a slump in users on dating apps – particularly Gen Z. Syndicated by Hit FM Network (opens in a new window).
  • VICE (opens in a new window) published an article titled ‘Better to squat than let homes rot: Sydney’s underground squatting movement’. Associate Professor Louise Crabtree-Hayes, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by DNYUZ (opens in a new window).
  • In further coverage, Scroll.in (opens in a new window) reported that India has over 600 million smartphone users but questions remain on their digital, media and information literacy. Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society is quoted.
  • In continuing coverage, The Guardian (opens in a new window) reported that parents have come out in support of a sweeping mobile phone ban in New South Wales public high schools, while cautioning that exceptions should be made for students with health problems and disabilities. Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.  Also covered by Lad Bible (opens in a new window).
  • IndiaSpend (opens in a new window) reported that India has over 600 million smartphone users, but questions remain on their digital, media and information literacy. Associate Professor Tanya Notley, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • 720 ABC Perth interviewed Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society, Young and Resilient Research Centre and Translational Health Research Institute, regarding the NSW state government banning phones in schools.
  • 702 ABC Sydney – Mornings with Sarah Macdonald (opens in a new window) (from 52.44) highlighted research by Professor Amanda Third, Institute for Culture and Society and Young and Resilient Research Centre, as part of a discussion on the use of mobile phones in schools.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article co-authored by Professor Paul James, titled 'Why peace negotiations haven’t gained any traction in the Ukraine war – and how the stalemate could be broken'Syndicated by Yahoo! News (opens in a new window).
  • ABC Radio National interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, regarding the debate around whether students should be allowed phones in schools.  Syndicated by ABC Online (opens in a new window).
  • Nine Weekend Today interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, regarding children's safety online after politicians in France put forward a bill to ban parents from sharing pictures of their children on social media.
  • Croakey (opens in a new window) republished an article co-authored by Dr Declan Kuch, Associate Professor Malini Sur and Associate Professor Stephen Healy titled 'As Western Sydney residents grapple with climate change, they want political action'Originally published by The Conversation.
  • Trading Viewreported on the ethical challenges of ChatGPT. Dr Luke Munn is quoted. Syndicated by BeInCrypto (opens in a new window) and 4 others.
  • ABC Riverina FM interviewed Professor Gay Hawkins regarding Wagga Wagga Art Gallery’s new exhibition Plastic: Unwrapping the World. The interview continues on ABC Riverina FM (part 2).
  • Open Forum (opens in a new window) published an article authored by Emeritus Professor David Rowe titled 'What’s it all about, Gary? Politics and the sports presenter’.
  • In continuing coverage, Qld Property Investor (opens in a new window) reported that higher interest rates aren’t just affecting home owners, with fewer cheap rentals available now too. Associate Professor Emma Power is quoted.
  • 1233 ABC Newcastle (part 1) (opens in a new window) interviewed Professor Paul James, regarding whether it is possible to reform the government in 2023. Interview continues on 1233 ABC Newcastle (Part 2) (opens in a new window) and syndicated by regional NSW ABC stations.
  • The Sydney Morning Herald (print) reported that as women leave the corporate sector in droves to launch their own start-ups, female founders now play an increasingly important role in Australia’s small business sector, making up around 36 per cent of small business owners in 2021. Dr Sheree Gregory, is quoted. Syndicated by The Age.
  • ABC 24 interviewed Associate Professor Emma Power, School of Social Sciences and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding how high-interest rates affecting renters. Syndicated across the network. Also covered ABC Online (opens in a new window), ABC NewsRadio and MSN Australia (opens in a new window).
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article co-authored by Dr Shiva Chandra, and Dr Benjamin Hanckel, titled ‘More than just risk: LGBTQIA+ young people use social media to sustain and make sense of family relationships’Syndicated by Hashtag Australia (opens in a new window) and 2 others.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article co-authored by Dr Declan Kuch, Associate Professor Malini Sur and Associate Professor Stephen Healy, titled ‘As Western Sydney residents grapple with climate change, they want political action’Syndicated by National Tribune (opens in a new window) and 3 others.
  • ABC 24 interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, regarding Tik Tok introducing new settings to limit screen time for children.
  • ABC Online  (opens in a new window) interviewed Associate Professor Ann Dadich, to address what needs to change so that Australia does not miss out on a diverse group of future leaders. Aired on 666 ABC Canberra.
  • The National Tribune (opens in a new window) reported on Wagga Wagga Art Gallery’s new exhibition Plastic: Unwrapping the world. The exhibition is a collaboration between Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and Professor Gay Hawkins, as part of the ARC Discovery Grant: ‘Investigating Innovative Waste Economies: Redrawing the Circular Economy’.
  • Neos Kosmos (opens in a new window) published an opinion piece authored by Adjunct Professor James Arvanitakis, titled 'Does anyone want to be President?'.
  • Geelong Advertiser (print) published an article titled ‘How Geelong can create a Commonwealth Games legacy’. As part of the article, Emeritus Professor David Rowe, provides expert commentary on the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Syndicated by Geelong Advertiser (online) (opens in a new window) and 5 others. Also covered in the Editor's Note.
  • The Weekend Advertiser (print) reported on an exhibit co-curated by Professor Gay Hawkins, which features works from four artists that use and explore the way plastic impacts our society. Syndicated by The Daily Advertiser (opens in a new window).
  • ABC Riverina interviewed Ms Lee-Anne Hall, Director of the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, who is hosting the Archibald Prize finalists and launching a range of art exhibitions. Ms Hall mentioned an upcoming discussion panel at the gallery including guest speaker Professor Gay Hawkins.
  • Phys.org (opens in a new window) reported that researchers from Western Sydney University’s Young and Resilient Research Centre have released a new report providing critical insight into youths’ aspirations for online safety education. Published on international Safer Internet Day, the report, delivered in partnership with PROJECT ROCKIT, highlights the voices of young people who have been largely absent in conversations about what and how to educate young people about online safety. Professor Amanda Third, are quoted. Syndicated by The National Tribune (opens in a new window).
  • ABC NewsRadio interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, among other guests, regarding South Australia's pitch to hold the New Year's cricket test at Adelaide Oval. Syndicated 40 times nationally across the ABC Radio network.
  • PS News (opens in a new window) reported on how quickly misinformation can degrade a democracy. Associate Professor Tanya Notley, is quoted.
  • ABC Online (opens in a new window) interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, other guests, regarding South Australia's pitch to hold the New Year's cricket test at Adelaide Oval.
  • 1233 ABC Newcastle (opens in a new window) interviewed Professor Paul James, regarding the Greens calling for a review of government use of private consulting firms. Syndicated by regional ABC stations.
  • Channel 7 Melbourne spoke to Dr Joanne Orlando, regarding scams online. Syndicated across the network.
  • The Conversation published an article authored by Associate Professor Ian Wright, and Professor Nicky Morrison, titled ‘It’s hot, and your local river looks enticing. But is too germy for swimming?’Syndicated by National Tribune (opens in a new window) and 2 others.
  • Channel 7's The Morning Show spoke to Dr Joanne Orlando, regarding scams online.
  • Nach Welt (translation attached) published an article authored by Professor Nicky Morrison, and Gregory Paine, titled 'Are you living in a food desert? These maps suggest it can make a big difference to your health'. Originally published by The Conversation.
  • In further coverage, Salon (opens in a new window) published an article authored by Professor Nicky Morrison, and Gregory Paine, titled 'Are you living in a food desert? These maps suggest it can make a big difference to your health'Originally published by The Conversation.
  • In further coverage, Property Update (opens in a new window) republished an article co-authored by PhD candidate Eleanor Robson, titled 'Coastal property prices and climate risks are both soaring. We must pull our heads out of the sand'Originally published by The Conversation.
  • ABC Radio National interviewed Associate Professor Tanya Notley regarding undersea cables.
  • Croakey (opens in a new window) republished an article authored by Professor Nicky Morrison and Gregory Paine titled 'Are you living in a food desert? These maps suggest it can make a big'. Originally published by The ConversationAlso covered by Koori Radio 93.7FM.
  • Newsroom NZ (opens in a new window) republished a piece titled 'What it takes to stop misinformation'. Associate Professor Tanya Notley is quoted. Syndicated by MSN NZ.
  • Devdiscourse (opens in a new window) published a piece titled 'What it takes to stop misinformation'. Associate Professor Tanya Notley is quoted.
  • In continuing coverage, Nepean News (print) (opens in a new window) reported that Western Sydney University researchers, youth mental health charity batyr, and clinical researcher Dr Erin Dolan have released a new report that examines the help young people are providing each other, to better understand the care young people need when facing mental health challenges. The findings reveal that 94 per cent of those surveyed had direct experience helping a friend through mental ill-health, with young people spending an average of 3.5 hours per week supporting friends. Lead researcher Dr Benjamin Hanckel, Senior Research Fellow, said the findings were significant as they highlight the role young Australians can play in unlocking better support for youth challenges.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article authored by Professor Nicky Morrison, titled 'Are you living in a food desert? These maps suggest it can make a big difference to your health'. Syndicated by Yahoo! News (opens in a new window) and 8 others.
  • ABC 24 (part 1) (opens in a new window) interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, about the role sport can play in political diplomacy.  The interview comes off the back of the Prime Ministers suggestion to establish rugby league teams in Papua New Guinea, during a recent visit to the country.  Interview continues on ABC 24 (part 2) (opens in a new window).
  • 360infointerviewed Professor Brett Neilson, on logistical cities and what makes them work. Syndicated by Hong Kong Herald (opens in a new window) and 1 other.
  • The Daily Telegraph reported TikTok’s mysterious algorithm has been caught serving up sexually explicit and violent clips to underage teens, outlining how to cheat the system for a safer For You feed. Dr Joanne Orlando comments. Syndicated by The Courier-Mail (opens in a new window), The Herald Sun (opens in a new window), and 8 others.