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A new report led by Professor David Sanderson from the School of Built Environment urges governments to rethink housing policy and the role of local governments in national disaster frameworks. He highlights local governments are on the “front line when disaster strikes” but require “the tools, authority, and data they need to lead effectively.”

Since 2020, the number of home-schooled children in NSW has surged, with many parents of gifted children turning away from the school system. Professor Jae Jung from the School of Education notes that when schools are unable to offer curriculum differentiation for advanced learners, home schooling “is often seen as the only realistic option.”

Recent research shows poor access to housing and long commutes are costing the Sydney economy billions in lost productivity. Professor Philip Oldfield from the School of Built Environment notes longer commutes have “real implications for retention and absenteeism” as well as “massive implications for [employees’] wellbeing and productivity”.

ABC National covers the book launch of Migrants, Television and Australian Stories: A New History. Co-authored by Associate Professor Sukhmani Khorana from the School of the Arts & Media, the book is the first to comprehensively explore the rich contnributions and history of migrants to Australian television.

Dr Claire Wilkinson from the Social Policy Research Centre highlights the need for Australia to start adding cancer warning labels to alcohol. She emphasises that labelling in other countries has proven effective in increasing awareness of the direct link between alcohol and cancer, which "consumers have the right to know."

A new prospectus from Urbis and NBN has revealed Australian developments are lagging in adopting smart infrastructure despite its many benefits. Dr Chris Pettit from the City Futures Research Centre highlights that AI offers great potential for Australia to develop "more sustainable, liveable and resilient cities."

Dr Sarah Clifford from the Social Policy Research Centre discusses the recent call to add health warning labels to alcohol bottles. With only 25% of Australians aware of the link between alcohol and cancer, she highlights that adding these labels would crucially target "the people who really need this [...] information. [Timestamp 1:25:57]

A new study has found the frequency of 'giant' hailstorms will increase in Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra. Professor Jeremy Moss from the School of Humanities & Languages highlights the implications on insurance as climate disasters worsen. He emphasises that "governments have to step in to some degree" to assist those affected. [Timestamp 00:24:51]

Dr Sarah Clifford from the Social Policy Research Centre discusses the public health benefits of adding health warning labels to alcohol bottles. She advises that labelling would have a positive "impact on the overall population" as many Australians are unaware that alcohol is "definitely linked with 7 types of cancer." [Timestamp 01:13:22]

Dr Kerrie Davies from the School of the Arts & Media discusses the life of Australian feminist writer, Miles Franklin. Kerrie's recently published book Miles Franklin Undercover delves into the lesser-known details of Franklin's life in the decade after her coming-of-age novel My Brilliant Career. [Timestamp 02:23:43]

Temperatures in Sydney homes have fallen well below the WHO's healthy indoor standard, leading to calls for legal reform. Dr Chris Martin from the City Futures Research Centre urges the government "more seriously" consider mandating independent property inspectors to ensure homes are "fit for habitation" before they enter the market.

Dr Katinka Van De Ven from the Social Policy Research Centre shares insights from her research into the benefits of reducing alcohol consumption. She observes that mental, physical and fiscal benefits can be seen from day one and that "the more breaks you have between your drinks the more benefits you will experience." [Timestamp 03:08:25]

Jeremy Smith from the School of Art & Design discusses his appointment as Qtopia Sydney's first-ever artist ambassador. The announcement coincides with the release of his large-scale cartographic work, Gaybourhood Bubbles of Sydney; a counter-map of queer identity across Sydney. [Timestamp 00:12:25]

Coinciding with Dry July, Dr Katinka Van De Ven from the Social Policy Research Centre shares her research into the wide-ranging benefits of reducing or stopping alcohol consumption. From improved sleep to increased energy levels, she highlights that positive changes can be seen "not just long-term... but from the very first day." [Timestamp 20:56]

Can an affordable pattern book of architectural designs help move the dial on national housing targets? Professor Philip Oldfield from the School of Built Environment acknowledges that while such plans may streamline approval processes, they fall short of addressing the "structural and endemic" issues underpinning the housing market.