Mental illness is up in young people, dementia is now the biggest killer: Australia’s health in 2026
Dementia is now the leading cause of death, overtaking heart disease. The Conversation’s experts explain how Australians’ health has changed – both good and bad.
Jul 09, 2026
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Division of Equity Diversity & Inclusion
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General
Health
Opinion
Research
Healthy lives
Younger Australians show greater interest in Indigenous histories, but know less about them: new research
Conversely, older Australians report less interest in Indigenous histories but know more about them.
Jul 09, 2026
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Social Affairs
General
Opinion
Research
Storm-chasing sea turtles can protect communities from cyclones
Tropical cyclones devastate communities in Australia and around the world every year. Forecasting them accurately is being held back by a lack of data. But thanks to some storm-chasing sea turtles collecting ocean temperatures, that data gap is being filled.
Jul 08, 2026
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UNSW Canberra
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Science & Tech
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School of Science
Research
Sustainability
Resilient society
