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What do parents want when it comes to childcare safety? More information for a start
12 Aug

In recent weeks, we’ve seen more reports of alleged child sexual abuse involving a Sydney childcare worker, while there have also been reports of children leaving a Melbourne kindergarten unnoticed and getting onto a busy street, and stories like these have sadly become a regular feature of the news cycle, once again raising questions about safety and public confidence in the early childhood sector.

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Antibiotic resistant gene found in SEQ horses
2 Jun

UniSC research into a common environmental germ that can cause severe infections in people and animals has raised concern that horses are starting to develop antibiotic resistance towards it.

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Why do I wake up so tired after vivid dreams?
27 May

Some mornings you wake up with a fuzzy head, a heavy body and the feeling that you were dreaming all night – but can dreaming actually wear you out, and what does the science say?

Ebola outbreak escalates: UniSC experts available
20 May

A less-studied Ebola strain (Bundibugyo) is causing an unusually large outbreak without a targeted vaccine, highlighting the urgent need for a coordinated, community-led global response to strengthen infection control and limit spread.

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Bee glue to take sting out of skin scars
15 Apr

A natural compound made by Australian bees to seal their hives may help stop scarring in human skin after surgery, injury and burns, according to University of the Sunshine Coast researchers.

My mind keeps on going blank. How worried should I be?
12 Mar

We’ve all been there, whether it’s at a crucial moment of an exam, walking into a room for a specific purpose, or making an impromptu speech, your mind goes blank. It can be frustrating, stressful or worrying. But what’s really going on in your brain? And when should you go to your GP for a check-up?

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