Archive
October 2012
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“Playground battleground in Manningham”
http://manningham-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/playground-battleground-without-supervision-in-manningham/
Monash University's Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit has found 242 children from Manningham were admitted to hospital after falls from play equipment from 2002/03 to 2010/11. -
“Dangerous Remedy: Power and corruption amid abortion reform battle”
http://www.melbournetimesweekly.com.au/story/426943/dangerous-remedy-power-and-corruption-amid-abortion-reform-battle/?src=rss
Adjunct Associate Professor Jo Wainer, Eastern Health Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, comments on her long battle for women’s rights. -
“Something fishy about 'small man syndrome'”
http://www.watoday.com.au/technology/sci-tech/something-fishy-about-small-man-syndrome-20121031-28ig8.html#ixzz2Ap0XVDtj
Dr Bob Wong, School of Biological Sciences, comments on a study into the mating behaviour of the Australian desert goby fish. -
“Swan cuts to save surplus: The experts respond”
http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/32635-swan-cuts-to-save-surplus:-the-experts-respond.html
Dr John Vaz, Department of Accounting and Finance, comments on the mid-year economic and fiscal outlook. -
“Doubts cast on Gillard's goal for top 100 rankings”
http://Doubts cast on Gillardhttp://www.theage.com.au/national/education/doubts-cast-on-gillards-goal-for-top-100-rankings-20121029-28fgx.html#ixzz2Ak6a8S54
Vice-Chancellor Ed Byrne said Monash University's presence in Asia was the result of two decades' work. -
“Kids get both barrels in surname trend”
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/national/kids-get-both-barrels-in-surname-trend/story-fndo4gtr-1226504893078
Associate Professor Jo Lindsay, School of Political and Social Inquiry, said that double barrel surnames are popular. -
“Thousands of children out on the street”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/thousands-of-children-out-on-the-street-20121029-28dwb.html
MORE than 4000 of Victoria's most vulnerable children have been made homeless because they have been evicted from public housing. -
“Poor election turnout as councils fail to inspire voters”
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/national/poor-election-turnout-as-councils-fail-to-inspire-voters/story-fndo6axq-1226504908717
MORE than half of voters in one of Melbourne's biggest councils failed to vote at the weekend's elections. -
“Profit wins as problem gamblers' plight ignored”
http://www.smh.com.au/data-point/profit-wins-as-problem-gamblers-plight-ignored-20121027-28cai.html
The bid for Sydney's second casino highlights the tragedy of concentrating gaming machines in poor, disadvantaged areas. -
“Queensland hosts world-first survey”
http://www.campusdaily.com.au/read_university_news.php?title=queensland_hosts_world_first_survey_94881
Monash University is participating in the "My Say survey" which is the world's first ever population-wide survey of what it's like to parent or work with a child with a disability. -
“Child sex inquiry at risk of whitewash: participants”
http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/422248/child-sex-inquiry-at-risk-of-whitewash-participants/?src=rss
Researcher Judy Courtin, Faculty of Law, has called for the Victorian Parliament’s Family and Community Development Committee to restructure hearing schedules to allow for cross-examination of witnesses and forensic detail. -
“Hostility to Muslims greater in Sydney than Melbourne”
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/hostility-to-muslims-greater-in-sydney-than-melbourne-20121025-288qq.html
Professor Andrew Markus, School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies, comments on the Mapping Social Cohesion report, released today. -
“Australian breast cancer false positives among lowest in the world”
http://www.medicalobserver.com.au/news/australian-breast-cancer-false-positives-among-lowest-in-the-world
Professor Robin Bell, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, called for a review of the BreastScreen Australia program. -
“Life could still be in organ donors declared dead, says ethicist”
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/life-could-still-be-in-organ-donors-declared-dead-says-ethicist-20121024-285cy.html
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ed Byrne, has launched a new book by Professor Tonti-Filippini, a pioneering neuroscientist. -
“John Thwaites heads new sustainability council”
http://www.thefifthestate.com.au/archives/40067
Professorial Fellow and Chair of ClimateWorks Australia, John Thwaites has been apponted chair of its new National Sustainability Council for Australia. -
“That opera house likeness is only skin deep”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/music/that-opera-house-likeness-is-only-skin-deep/story-fn9d2mxu-1226501805075
One of the world's leading architects, Boston-based Safdie yesterday revealed to The Australian his design for the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music to be built at Monash University -
“Smart design a means to green esteem”
http://news.domain.com.au/domain/green/smart-design-a-means-to-green-esteem-20121023-282ml.html
Monash University's Briggs & Jackomos student residence at its Clayton campus was the first residential building to gain a five-star Green Star design rating. -
“Call to keep count of asylum seeker deaths”
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-22/calls-for-government-to-keep-count-of-asylum-seeker-deaths/4327828
There are calls for the Government to keep count of asylum seekers deaths as the number of those who have died trying to reach Australia in the last decade moves closer to the grim milestone of 1,000 people. -
“Is there a way to protect fertility in female cancer patients?”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/is-there-a-way-to-protect-fertility-in-female-cancer-patients-20121022-2810m.html#ixzz2A4HBb5uO
An advance in fertility research is bringing new hope to women whose chance of having a child is otherwise lost due to cancer treatment or premature menopause. -
“Swan cuts to save surplus: the experts respond”
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1703805/Swan-cuts-to-save-surplus-the-experts-respond
Expert in Economics from various Australian universities share their thoughts on the mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (MYEFO), released by Treasurer Wayne Swan on Monday. -
“Problem gambling comes with heavy price”
http://www.smh.com.au/victoria/problem-gambling-comes-with-heavy-price-20121019-27wvl.html
Dr Charles Livingstone, Department of Health Science, said the report showed problem gambling was over-represented in Victoria’s most disadvantaged communities. -
“$290 Million Funding Boost for Victorian Researchers”
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/mr-yr12-ck-ck048.htm
The University of Melbourne and Monash University topped the list of funded metropolitan and regional universities in the announcement of $652 million grants for health and medical research. -
“Elite status wins out in Victoria's uni "pop polls"”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/elite-status-wins-out-in-victorias-uni-pop-polls/story-e6frgcjx-1226499450466
Brand and status counts in deregulated markets as students in Victoria increasingly prefer the state'?s venerable elite universities at the expense of younger rivals in the wake of the Gillard government?s move to uncap the supply of places. -
“Cyclical patterns raise no reason for climate pessimism”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/opinion/cyclical-patterns-raise-no-reason-for-climate-pessimism/story-e6frgd0x-1226498874495
Professor Michael Asten, School of Geosciences, comments on the uncertainties in modelling global changes in climate. -
“Milk war inquiry told that discounts lead to greater consumption”
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/money/money-matters/milk-war-inquiry-told-that-discounts-lead-to-greater-consumption/story-fn300aev-1226019523091
Professor Stephen King, Department of Economics, has told a Senate inquiry probing milk discounting tactics, that milk sales were set to rise since the supermarket giants cut the price to $1 a litre. -
“Chloride-restrictive intravenous fluids reduce risk for kidney injury”
http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121018/Chloride-restrictive-intravenous-fluids-reduce-risk-for-kidney-injury.aspx
New research suggests healthcare staff need to "exert prudence" in the administration of fluids with supraphysiologic concentrations of chloride, especially in critically ill patients with signs of, or at risk for, acute renal dysfunction. -
“Skies not only limit for cloud seeding”
http://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/story/403347/skies-not-only-limit-for-cloud-seeding/?cs=12
Associate Professor Steven Siems, School of Mathematical Sciences, comments that Australia’s diverse climate and geography severely restricted an extension of cloud seeding. -
“Call for review of breast cancer screening program”
http://www.medicalobserver.com.au/news/call-for-review-of-breast-cancer-screening-program
Professor Robin Bell, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, compared the controversy to that surrounding PSA testing for prostate cancer and urged greater awareness among GPs of the risks of overdiagnosis. -
“Baby joy at the double”
http://www.peninsulaweekly.com.au/story/398275/baby-joy-at-the-double/?cs=1876
Associate Professor Beverley Vollenhoven, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, says if conceived naturally, there is an 8 per cent chance of having non-identical twins. -
“Bright students take on Melbourne design”
http://www.agda.com.au/news/national/1387/bright-lights-take-the-wank-out-of-melbourne-design
Gene Bawden, Department of Design, offered 70 Monash design studio students for five months to create briefs, and artwork for this year's ADB Awards. -
“Menopause causes no weight gain”
http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/world/menopause-causes-no-weight-gain/story-e6frfkui-1226497413258?from=public_rss
Professor Susan Davis, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, comments that menopause causes no weight gain. -
“Lecturer flicks the switch to active learning”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/lecturer-flicks-the-switch-to-active-learning/story-e6frgcjx-1226497303656
Dr Kellie Tuck, School of Chemistry, has been recognised among this year’s outstanding lecturers honoured by the national Office for Learning and Teaching. -
“In search of Kublai Khan's fleet”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/in-search-of-kublai-khans-fleet-20121015-27mm6.html#ixzz29PcMND8F
Associate Professor Mark Staniforth, School of Geography and Environmental Science, discusses the excavation of the site where the mighty Kublai Khan's invasion fleet of 400 was destroyed by the Vietnamese. -
“Potential colon cancer treatments studied at Australian Synchrotron”
http://www.campusdaily.com.au/read_university_news.php?title=potential_colon_cancer_treatments_studied_at_australian_synchrotron_93145
Associate Professor Phil Andrews, School of Chemistry, on a collaborative project analysing colon cancer cells following their treatment with potential anti-cancer drugs. -
“Cambodia's political chameleon Sihanouk dies”
http://www.theage.com.au/world/cambodias-political-chameleon-sihanouk-dies-20121015-27lxx.html
Professor David Chandler, School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies, comments on the death of the former king of Cambodia Norodom Sihanouk. -
“People in their 60s are giving those 20 years younger a run for their money”
http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/people-in-their-60s-are-giving-those-20-years-younger-a-run-for-their-money/story-e6frfkp9-1226494951304#ixzz29KY0ioYU
Professor Shane Thomas, Primary Care Research, said baby boomers are more healthy and wealthy than they have ever been. -
“Victoria leads world in saving lives of unborn babies”
http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/victorian-foetal-therapy-service-leads-world-in-saving-lives-of-unborn-babies/story-e6frfkp9-1226495032237#ixzz29KXhrWQi
Professor Euan Wallace, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, on a new drug treatment to regrow damaged foetal kidneys in the womb. -
“Monash appoints new dean of law”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/appointments/monash-appoints-new-dean-of-law/story-e6frgckf-1226494469278
Bryan Horrigan has been appointed as the new dean of the Faculty of Law at Monash University. -
“Protect your Mental Health”
http://www.australianwomenonline.com/protect-your-mental-health/
Mental and emotional health is a vital part of wellbeing. “There is no health without mental health”, says Professor Jane Fisher, the Jean Hailes Professor of Women’s Health at Monash University. -
“Always keeping busy”
http://www.westcoastsentinel.com.au/story/390854/always-keeping-busy/?cs=1043
Allen Bawden comments on his artwork. -
“Misogyny: it's still all Greek to male chauvinists”
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/opinion/political-news/misogyny-its-still-all-greek-to-male-chauvinists-20121011-27fv3.html
Professor Louise Newman, School of Psychology and Psychiatry, commented on pathological misogyny. -
“'Feisty' Burke ready to rule the house”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/in-depth/feisty-burke-ready-to-rule-the-house/story-fndckad0-1226493192231
Monash alumna Anna Burke MP is the Australia's second female Speaker of the House of Representatives. -
“Pedal power gets a bit of a push along”
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/health/pedal-power-gets-a-bit-of-a-push-along-20121010-27da5.html
Professor Geoff Rose from the Institute of Transport Studies at Monash University is assisting with an e-bike trial and is very interested in their potential in Australia. -
“Blow whistle on harassment”
http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2012/10/10/363538_opinion.html
Monash University criminologist Dr Danielle Tyson discusses her her new book in an article about sexual harassment. -
“Foreign chioces a family affair”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/foreign-choices-a-family-affair/story-e6frgcjx-1226492353611
Family connections are emerging as among the most potent factors influencing international students' choice of destination, new research has found -
“Degrees mean little in global office of future”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/degrees-mean-little-in-global-office-of-future/story-e6frgcjx-1226492304608
University education will no longer mean a fatter pay packet, as employers embark on a global "Dutch auction" for skilled labour, a British political economist has warned. -
“Australian Government looks at all discretionary grant scheme”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/australian-government-looks-at-all-discretionary-grant-schemes-causing-unrest/story-e6frg8y6-1226492404452
Industry could cancel millions of dollars of promised research funding because of uncertainty over the federal government's freeze on discretionary spending in its bid for a budget surplus. -
“Health crisis as overweight south-west workers get poor report card”
http://www.standard.net.au/story/384647/health-crisis-as-overweight-south-west-workers-get-poor-report-card/?cs=72
Figures released yesterday by WorkSafe Victoria and Monash University revealed Warrnambool and other country workers were more likely to make poorer health decisions than their city counterparts. -
“Blood clot enzymes dispose cells”
http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20120810-23783.html
New research shows that the body's blood clot-busting enzymes dispose of every cell that dies prematurely from disease or trauma. -
“Passing the Bark”
https://my.monash.edu.au/services/internet/?host=www.melbourneweekly.com.au&url;=/story/383313/passing-the-bark/¶ms=cs=1220
Owner and Monash University lecturer Michael Vitale has raised more than 16 puppies for Seeing Eye Dogs Australia. -
“'She asked for it' still being used as murder defence”
http://www.smh.com.au/victoria/she-asked-for-it-still-being-used-as-murder-defence-20121006-2767f.html
Research by Dr Danielle Tyson, Department of Criminology, found defence lawyers still peddled the idea that slain females provoked their own killing, and that some judges continued to have some sympathy for provocation-style defences. -
“Quest for a male pill gets a wriggle on”
http://sj.farmonline.com.au/news/metro/national/general/quest-for-a-male-pill-gets-a-wriggle-on/2627678.aspx
Professor Moira O’Bryan, Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology, has found a way to stop sperm swimming, therefore opening another avenue for developing a male contraceptive pill and shedding light on possible causes of infertility. -
“Warning against mixing caffeine energy drinks and alcohol”
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/dont-mix-caffeine-and-booze-energy-drinks-heart-alarm/story-e6freuy9-1226489803936
Dr Amy Pennay, Eastern Health Clinical School discusses research on young Australians who are putting their health at risk by mixing caffeinated energy drinks and alcohol. -
“No fix in sight for tunnel chaos”
http://blogs.abc.net.au/victoria/2012/10/no-fix-in-sight-for-tunnel-chaos-planner-says-get-away-from-roads-to-improve-transport-system-.html
Professor Graham Currie, Department of Civil Engineering, says major traffic congestion will become more common in Melbourne unless the public transport network is improved. -
“New study explains how you can be fat and fit”
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health-fitness/new-study-explains-how-you-can-be-fat-and-fit/story-fneuzle5-1226487105827
Professor Helen Truby, Southern Clinical School, comments on the role of physical activity and genetics in fat and fitness. -
“Push for tougher line on surgery”
http://qcl.farmonline.com.au/news/metro/national/general/push-for-tougher-line-on-surgery/2627168.aspx?src=rss
Professor Rachelle Buchbinder, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, comments on the call for new surgical techniques to be given the same level of evaluation as new drugs. -
“The legacy of Jeff Kennett's premier days lives on”
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/the-legacy-of-jeff-kennetts-premier-days-lives-on-in-melbourne-landmarks-including-the-bolte-bridge-and-crown-casino/story-fndo2dsc-1226486900729
Monash University politics expert Nicholas Economou said Mr Kennett was "politically supreme" in his early years and made an immediate imprint on Melbourne. -
“A duty to create designer babies?”
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/drive/a-duty-to-create-designer-babies3f/4291828
Professor Julian Savulescu, Centre for Human Bioethics, on designer babies. -
“Health system fails to fix mental health skills gaps”
http://www.medicalobserver.com.au/news/health-system-fails-to-fix-mental-health-skills-gaps
Professor Leon Piterman, Office of PVC (Berwick & Peninsula), said there were two key areas of skills gaps for GPs: psychotherapy and the use of psychotropic drugs. -
“Project to preserve Vietnam's underwater heritage”
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/asia/radio/program/connect-asia/project-to-preserve-vietnams-underwater-heritage/1023208
Associate Professor Mark Staniforth, School of Geography and Environmental Science, on a project in Vietnam that is looking to explore and preserve the underwater heritage of the country. -
“Pharma supports Alzheimer's drug research”
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/8541237/pharma-supports-alzheimers-drug-research
New research by Monash University, the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research into the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is progressing after winning the support European company Servier. -
“Knee operations often 'ineffective'”
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/health/knee-operations-often-ineffective-20120930-26trz.html
Ms Megan Bohensky, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), found thousands of Australians are having unnecessary knee surgery despite evidence it could lead to life-threatening complications. -
“Go forth and multiply — and regenerate”
http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/go-forth-and-multiply--and-regenerate-20120930-26tmq.html
Professor Nadia Rosenthal, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute, on her research into treating disease and offsetting the inevitable decline of our bodies. -
“Sport in Australia is big business”
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/sport-in-australia-is-big-business/story-fncvk70o-1226483985297
Dr Ross Booth, Department of Economics, has found total player payments are not keeping pace with increases in AFL revenue. -
“Just roll with the current”
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/digital-life/cartech/just-roll-with-the-current-20120927-26m4z.html
Dr Kristie Young, Monash Injury Research Institute, said some new systems, such as navigation systems, speed warning systems and even the radio and CD player, when designed well, can be beneficial for drivers. -
“Woolworths' pokies 'target low-earners'”
http://www.theage.com.au/national/woolworths-pokies-target-lowearners-20120929-26sem.html
Dr Charles Livingstone, Department of Health Science, found Woolworths is earning hundreds of millions of dollars a year from some of the country’s poorest regions because of the concentration of its poker machines in low-income areas.