MUARC in the Media

For 20 years MUARC has played an important role in the media, providing an independent voice on injury prevention research and initiatives, policy decisions and promoting a safe and healthy community.

26 August 2009
Used-car safety ratings highlight crash risk

23 March 2009
Visual clutter proved a road safety hazard

12 June 2008
Banned driver danger
Monash University accident researchers are calling for tougher action after a new study found banned Victorian drivers are putting other road users at risk by flouting the law and continuing to drive.

21 April 2008
Monash expert warns of fall injury epidemic [pdf 35KB]
A leading Monash University injury prevention expert has warned governments must act quickly to prevent a looming epidemic of fall-related deaths and injuries among elderly Victorians.

20 February 2008
MUARC & SIA sign major safety agreement [pdf 23KB]
MUARC and the SIA have signed a Strategic Partner “Research & Development” Letter of Cooperation between the SIA and MUARC. The letter provides a basis for mutual cooperation between the two organisations as strategic partners in the promotion of health and safety through various avenues of research and development.

19 February 2008
Major upgrade for MUARC driving simulator [pdf 23KB]
The upgrade will be carried out by Australian technology company Sydac and will include significant improvements to the simulator’s technical capabilities, computer technology and driving simulation reality.
As part of the upgrade, GM Holden is donating a new Holden Commodore VE.

7 February 2008
Wanted: drivers for new simulator study [pdf 54KB]
The Older Drivers Study, led by MUARC senior research fellow, Dr Judith Charlton, focuses on the driving behaviour of people aged 65 or older – whose numbers are set to more than double on Australian roads over the next 30 years. Younger and older drivers are needed for the study so the performance of different age groups can be compared.

29 January 2008
New technology to study older drivers
With the number of drivers aged 65 and over set to more than double on Australian roads in the next 30 years, Monash University accident researchers will use one of the world's most advanced portable driving simulators -- the first of its kind in Australia -- to test older drivers.

14 November 2007
New Australian research proves ESC saves lives

17 October 2007
MUARC goes global

15 October 2007
World road safety expert to call for alcohol detection systems in all vehicles

15 October 2007
Silver is not a safe colour warns Monash Expert

15 October 2007
MUARC celebrates 20th anniversary in November

26 September 2007
Accident Research Centre website a big hit

29 August 2007
Research Month public forum a great success

22 August 2007
MUARC Shines at world vehicle safety conference

24 July 2007
Study identifies used car safety risk

18 July 2007
2nd Anniversary of Amy Gillett’s death sparks calls for uniform reporting of cyclist accidents

27 June 2007
Parents can reduce P-Plate Crashes

8 June 2007
Crash risk higher for black cars

8 May 2007
MUARC Announces Amy Gillett Foundation Scholarship Recipient

7 May 2007
Amy Gillett Scholarship Awarded Tomorrow

3 May 2007
Crash study reveals improved safety in today’s cars

21 March 2007
Western Australian Road Safety Strategy

14 December 2006 - MUARC Director Professor Ian Johnston to retire

13 November 2006 - Be both waterwise and safe

26 October 2006 - Intersection crashes the focus of MUARC funding

25 October 2006 - Child pedestrians ‘cross at the wrong time’

19 October 2006 - Older drivers keep themselves safe

2 October 2006 - Amy Gillett Foundation to fund cyclist research

24 August 2006 - Falling to their deaths

21 August 2006 - Children graduate to seatbelts too early

31 July 2006 - Deviant minority still on our roads

July 2006 - Older drivers forum a success

27 June 2006 - Used car safety ratings [pdf]

25 May 2006 - Mobility scooter death and injury “epidemic” ahead

16 May 2006 - Age-based testing on older drivers doesn’t work - researchers

26 April 2006 - Children at risk inside and outside cars – US expert

28 March 2006 - Wanted: disqualified drivers

17 February 2006 - Tasmanian road safety in the spotlight

16 February 2006 - Play time is risky business