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More of us are drinking recycled sewage water than most people realise
The world is watching as Cape Town’s water crisis approaches “Day Zero”. Questions are being asked about which other cities could be at risk and what can they do to avoid running dry.

Take it from us - here’s what we need in an ambassador for women in science
The federal government will appoint a “Women in Science ambassador” to travel to schools around Australia and encourage young girls to pursue careers in science and technology.

Exceptional women named in the 2018 Women of the West Awards
Western Sydney University has announced the winners of the 2018 Women of the West Awards. The two inspirational women have been chosen for their invaluable contributions to the community and business.

Haphazard cholesterol checks place Australians at risk of heart disease
Nearly half of Australians on stable lipid-lowering treatment may be having fewer high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) testing than recommended by national guidelines, while nearly one fifth are having more tests than recommended, new research reveals.

Experts from India and Australia meet to propose areas of cooperation in agribusiness
The High Commissioner of India, His Excellency Dr. A.M. Gondane, led a wide-ranging and thought-provoking set of discussions at the India-Australia Roundtable on Climate Smart Agriculture for Improving Livelihoods Forum held at Western Sydney University.

How teens use fake Instagram accounts to relieve the pressure of perfection
Fake Instagram accounts, often referred to as “finstas” or “spam accounts”, have become the norm for many teens – but their reasoning for creating these is not as sinister as you think.
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