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Is this a housing system that cares? That’s the question for Australians and their new government
Growing numbers of Australians are locked out of home ownership or struggling in insecure and unaffordable private rental markets.

New Whitlam Institute Distinguished Fellow Susan Ryan to Lead Event on the Whitlam Legacy for Women
The Whitlam Institute has announced the appointment of its newest Distinguished Fellow, the Hon. Susan Ryan AO.

Western Sydney University scientists find crops with narrower leaves better for future climates
Scientists have found that varieties of crops like corn and sorghum with narrow leaves would be more water use efficient and possibly, more productive.

Why Sydney residents use 30% more water per day than Melburnians
This week Melbourne’s water storage dropped below 50%, a sign of the prolonged and deepening drought gripping eastern Australia. Sydney is only marginally better off, at 53.8% of full storage.

Pacific student ambassadors mentor next generation
Western Sydney University’s Pasifika Achievement to Higher Education (PATHE) program is dedicated to helping Pacific communities think big about their education and career aspirations.

Lean, mean eating machines: key to saving turtles lies in their appetites
Despite localised extinction, Associate Professor Spencer said it’s not too late for our turtle populations to re-establish and Western Sydney University research has confirmed turtles can play an important role in the rehabilitation of our waterways.
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