Australia’s research potential is not matched by funding. Belinda Smith speaks to scientists impacted and science minister Tim Ayres responds.

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Nine in 10 Australian researchers had their “ideas grant” applications rejected last year, even as Australia’s medical investment fund sits on $5 billion more than it was designed to hold.

When Mark Norris finished his cancer treatment, there was nothing doctors could do except wait for it to return. The father of two says that’s not good enough.

Costings commissioned by independent MP Monique Ryan reveal the government could double how much funding it gives to innovative health research each year.

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A newly uncovered mechanism shows how a single transposable element of retroviral origin can adopt the expression pattern of a neighboring gene. This leads to the production of viral-like particles th...

Running alongside the Archibald prize, the Young Archie competition invites artists aged between five and 18 years to submit portraits of people who are special to them and who play a significant role in their lives. This year more than 3,200 entries were received. All 70 finalists are on show at the Art Gallery of NSW until 17 August * Archibald prize 2025 finalists: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Chen, Jackie O and others – in pictures Continue reading...

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