Archive
April 2012
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“All diet customers are losing is their dignity, possums”
http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/all-diet-customers-are-losing-is-their-dignity-possums-20120429-1xspw.html
A 2008 Monash University study found participants blamed themselves for being unable to maintain their weight loss or ''stick'' to diets even though they also said that they were ''seduced'' by the consultants' ''spiel''. -
“Roads back from despair”
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/roads-back-from-despair-20120427-1xpoj.html
David Slucki teaches in the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation at Monash University. -
“LaTrobe Valley Coal Mining: does it have a stable future?”
http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/events/latrobe-valley-coal-mining-does-it-have-stable-future
Two of these led to the establishment at Monash Gippsland Campus of the Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Engineering Research Group (GHERG), funded by the Department of Primary Industries. -
“Tupac's performance was no hologram”
http://www.theage.com.au/technology/sci-tech/tupacs-performance-was-no-hologram-20120425-1xkai.html
However, Dr Lincoln Turner of the Monash University School of Physics reveals that Tupac actually appeared via common stage-craft known as 'Pepper's Ghost'. -
“Aussie rail safety at risk: report”
http://au.prime7.yahoo.com/n5/news/a/-/national/13526210/aussie-rail-safety-at-risk-report/
But a Monash University report, commissioned by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU), said the risks of an accident increased if a driver worked beyond eight hours. -
“Indonesians call for greater protection of persecuted religious minority”
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/asia/radio/program/connect-asia/indonesians-call-for-greater-protection-of-persecuted-religious-minority/933858
Speakers: Professor Greg Barton, Monash University -
“One hit of ecstasy 'resets body clock'”
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/04/24/3488018.htm
Rowan Ogeil, of Monash University, and colleagues, report their findings in a recent issue of Psychopharmacology. -
“We lie about our health to stay happy”
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/we-lie-about-our-health-to-stay-happy/story-e6frea6u-1226338411908?from=public_rss
Researchers from Monash University and the University of Queensland have followed 10,000 Australians since 2001 and found we are overly optimistic about our health. -
“How Australia’s top 500 companies are using social media”
http://www.marketingmag.com.au/blogs/how-australias-top-500-companies-are-using-social-media-13078/
The most popular companies using all four social media channels include Telstra, Optus, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Myer, Monash University and the University of Sydney. -
“What creature has had the sharpest teeth?”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/what-creature-has-had-the-sharpest-teeth-20120423-1xh1a.html
If the thought of sharp teeth conjures a vision of deep-sea giants and dark fins, you may find comfort in Monash University zoologist Alistair Evans' latest discovery. -
“Safety ahead of style”
http://melton-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/have-your-say-safety-ahead-of-style/
Monash University Accident Research Centre found P-plate driver deaths and injuries could be cut by 60 per cent if they were driving a car with a four or five-star safety rating. -
“Same-sex pairs: An 'I do' dilemma”
http://www.monashweekly.com.au/news/local/news/general/samesex-pairs-an-i-do-dilemma/2530435.aspx?src=rss
International human rights expert Paula Gerber of Monash University said laws preventing gay people from marrying went against basic human rights. -
“Baby boomers retire on a reverse inheritance”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/baby-boomers-retire-on-a-reverse-inheritance/story-e6frg6zo-1226336517887
Monash University's Just Stoelwinder wrote about the reforms to the Dutch healthcare system in his Australian Centre for Health Research paper, Medicare Choice?. -
“Fodder crops being investigated with CSG production”
http://www.abc.net.au/rural/regions/content/201204/3483122.htm?site=&source=rss
Dr Gavin Mudd from Monash University, says he believes more studies need to be done before the industry is allowed to pinhole the land. -
“Australian speaker steps aside”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/9219413/Australian-speaker-steps-aside-over-sexual-harassment-claims.html
Zareh Ghazarian, an expert on Australian politics at Monash University, told The Daily Telegraph the Gillard government will continue to rule – "but in a much more fragile state". -
“Public broadcasters supply bulk of experienced academics”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/media/public-broadcasters-supply-bulk-of-experienced-academics/story-fnd7xvub-1226335709544
Mia Lindgren, a senior lecturer in Journalism at Monash University, said that while many journalism academics have extensive experience in the industry, pathways for continued participation were less evident. -
“Pokies Clubs Overstate Generosity: Report”
http://www.australianews.com.au/australia/queensland/darlingdowns/toowoomba/story?cityid=9901bdf5-f527-4b68-852d-149172949fd4&storyid=be3207b0-6555-4888-ba82-c12fae0cc731
Report author Charles Livingstone, an expert in problem gambling based at Monash University, said $9.7 billion was lost on poker machine gambling in 2010-11 in licensed clubs across NSW, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. -
“Basin plan will not spark big job losses”
http://www.smh.com.au/national/letters/troops-contribution-valued-regardless-of-politics-20120418-1x7r5.html
Glyn Wittwer Centre of Policy Studies, Monash University -
“Diabetes Drug 'Lowers Parkinson's Risk'”
http://www.australianews.com.au/australia/queensland/darlingdowns/toowoomba/story?cityid=9901bdf5-f527-4b68-852d-149172949fd4&storyid=957552df-2107-43d4-8c2a-86f727c9c4c0
Mark Wahlqvist from Monash University's Asia Pacific Health and Nutrition Centre said metformin was now the recommended treatment for Type 2 diabetes, including in Australia. -
“Toyota sackings harsh but fair, say experts”
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/toyota-sackings-harsh-but-fair-say-experts-20120417-1x5l6.html
Associate Professor Anthony Forsyth, from Monash University, said some of the criteria outlined by Toyota in employee departure documents were unusual, but others seemed ''pretty legitimate and common''. -
“Wreck reveals its bounty”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/wreck-reveals-its-bounty-20120416-1x3az.html
Monash University marine archaeologist Mark Staniforth says the research is intended to develop a "sophisticated protocol" for rapid excavation, detailed recording and reburial of significant shipwrecks that are at risk. -
“Preserving the division between church and state”
http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/preserving-the-division-between-church-and-state-20120417-1x5j6.html
Dr Timothy Verhoeven, School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies, on preserving the division between church and state. -
“Pokies largesse is more propaganda than reality”
http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/3952616.html
Charles Livingstone is with the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University. -
“Unprovoked act of animal cruelty”
http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/news/general/dogkiller-plea/2522915.aspx
Monash University psychologist Eleonora Gullone said researchers had identified nine likely “motivations” for animal cruelty, including a revenge or retaliation attack directed at an owner. -
“Glimpse of train service in 2021 emerges”
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/glimpse-of-train-service-in-2021-emerges-20120416-1x3v8.html
A glimpse of what Melbourne's train timetable could look like 10 years from now has emerged from a government study into building a new rail line to Monash University and Rowville. -
“More suicides linked to sexual abuse by Catholic priests”
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/inquiry-looms-as-more-suicides-linked-to-sexual-abuse-by-catholic-priests-20120413-1wz3h.html
Ms Courtin, who is conducting PhD research for Monash University's law faculty into sexual abuse by the Catholic Church, recently uncovered a ''cluster'' of suicides - between five and eight- of suspected victims. -
“Club charity a 'smokescreen'”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/club-charity-a-smokescreen-20120414-1x0il.html
A Monash University study has found charitable donations are ''minuscule'' compared to club profits and an ''extremely inefficient and high cost method of funding community sporting activities''. -
“Safe vehicles are driving the drop in road deaths”
http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/safe-vehicles-are-driving-the-drop-in-road-deaths-20120415-1x1q4.html
Melbourne's Monash University released a study last year that showed stability control led to a "statistically significant 32 per cent reduction" in single-vehicle crashes in which the driver was injured. -
“Obesity surgery shows threefold rise over five years”
http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120415/Obesity-surgery-shows-threefold-rise-over-five-years.aspx
The Bariatric Surgical Registry, to be run by Monash University, is expected to be operating by this year end. -
“Men stuck in a wheel of misfortune”
http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/men-stuck-in-a-wheel-of-misfortune-20120414-1x055.html
Bob Birrell and colleagues from Monash University have long been tracking the situation of these low-income men, following up on their 2004 paper Men and Women Apart, which clearly showed such men to be the big losers in the partnering stakes. -
“Scientists slam Murray-Darling plan”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/murray-darling-crisis/scientists-slam-murray-darling-plan/story-e6frg6px-1226325337360
The scientists' statement is signed by leading academic staff at some of the nation's top institutions, including Monash University, and comes ahead of Monday's closure of public consultation on the basin plan, which was published late last year. -
“Is Friday the 13th really unlucky?”
http://www.gastongazette.com/news/friday-69797-second-13th.html
Statisticians at Monash University combed through the calendars of the past 400 years. They found Friday is the most common day for the 13th to occur. -
“Gambling advertising during sport”
http://www.castlemaineindependent.org/2012/04/gambling-advertising-sport-bet/
In an Australian first, a new study by Monash University has investigated the amount and content of sports betting marketing during Australian sporting games. -
“It’s not (all) about sex”
http://inside.org.au/its-not-all-about-sex/
Margaret à Beckett is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Monash University. Gender Assignment and Word-final Pronunciation in French: Two Classification Systems is published by Lincom GmbH. -
“Taking a scalpel to the obese”
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/taking-a-scalpel-to-the-obese/story-e6freuy9-1226324330040
The Bariatric Surgical Registry, to be run by Monash University, is expected to be operating by the end of this year. -
“Politics lacks the passion and the glory”
http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/politics-lacks-the-passion-and-the-glory-20120408-1wj7t.html
Tim Soutphommasane is a political philosopher at Monash University. -
“Double demerit points rejected”
http://www.examiner.com.au/news/local/news/general/double-demerit-points-rejected/2514178.aspx?src=rss
However, associate director at Monash University Accident Research Centre Dr Bruce Corben said at least two Australian studies showed the measure improved road safety. -
“From a wasteland to anything goes”
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/from-a-wasteland-to-anything-goes-20120405-1wfo7.html
But Gary Bouma, an Anglican priest and emeritus professor of sociology at Monash University in Melbourne, says a shrinking world made many followers realise that they were more united than divided. -
“X-rays shed new light on lung function”
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/04/04/3470282.htm
Biological engineer Stephen Dubsky and colleagues at Monash University in Melbourne report their findings today in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface. -
“Striking a blow for sufferers”
http://waverley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/striking-a-blow-for-sufferers-in-monash/
Monash University Associate Professor Mark Frydenberg will head a team of about 50 researchers who will examine the genetic basis of the disease, which claims more than 3000 Australian lives each year. -
“Home among the gumtrees”
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/homestyle/home-among-the-gumtrees-20120330-1w2ro.html
When the magazine went so far as to label eucalypts a ''poor choice'' for the urban garden, Dr Beth Gott, honorary research fellow at Monash University's School of Biological Sciences, got involved. -
“Pokie venues accused of circumventing ATM ban”
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/pokie-venues-accused-of-circumventing-atm-ban-20120403-1wava.html
Monash University gambling expert Charles Livingstone said: ''In my opinion this is a blatant attempt to circumvent the intention of the law.'' -
“Too many ads at footy? You bet”
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/afl/afl-news/too-many-ads-at-footy-you-bet-20120403-1wav6.html
Monash University Senior Research Fellow Samantha Thomas said at the Carlton-Brisbane match at Etihad there were 406 minutes of sports betting advertising - such large times were due, in part, to permanent advertisements. -
“The student body exposed”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/the-student-body-exposed/story-e6frgcjx-1226317966215
She was inspired by Monash University's Paul McMenamin, who pioneered the use of body painting in the teaching of anatomy. Dr Diaz's interpretation of the idea takes it into another realm. -
“Junior sport: risk vs benefits”
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/junior-sport-risk-vs-benefits-20120403-1w9dr.html
Sports injury researcher Professor Caroline Finch, director of the Australian Centre for Research into Injury in Sport and its Prevention at Monash University, said experts agreed that the benefits of junior sports "far outweigh the risks of injury." -
“Japanese study health care on the peninsula”
http://www.frankstonweekly.com.au/news/local/news/general/japanese-study-health-care-on-the-peninsula/2508525.aspx?src=rss
Monash University's peninsula campus school of nursing and midwifery and the Kwassui Women's University in Nagasaki, Japan run the project. -
“Worker health bears fruit”
http://www.theage.com.au/business/worker-health-bears-fruit-20120402-1w8nq.html
The Monash University report also shows that nearly a quarter of male workers and more than 11 per cent of female workers in the industry who have had a WorkHealth check are at a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. -
“Bionic eye to let blind see”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/bionic-eye-to-let-blind-see-as-australian-team-prepares-to-test-brain-implant/story-e6frgakx-1226316859191
Monash Vision Group, which leads a team of about 50 researchers on the $15 million project, is on track to have a direct-to-brain bionic eye implant ready for human trials next year. -
“Protein may counter cancer”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/health/protein-may-counter-cancer-20120331-1w5bu.html