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Newstart debate must focus on people, not politics
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Economics researchers at the University of Adelaide are urging politicians to address the issue of the Newstart Allowance with maturity and consider increasing it by as much as $120 per week.
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Emergency communication in a digital world
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Enhancing information flows and strengthening communication systems for use during emergencies can save lives, according to researchers at the University of Adelaide.
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We need to act now to reduce future bushfire risk in the Australian Summer
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When managing bushfire risk, prevention is better than cure.
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Farmer to pharma? Creating new products from agricultural waste
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Our researchers are supporting South Australia’s primary producers by turning their waste into high-value products, potentially worth over $100m per annum.
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