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1. Time to rethink Australian water reform

   Water scarcity, and the critical value of water, have driven outstanding reforms in Australia over recent decades – but progress seems to have stalled in recent years resulting in a call for radical reform of how we make water management decisions. Ken Matthews AO discusses these issues in the 2018 Peter Cullen lecture.

   More on Time to rethink Australian water reform 06 Nov 2018

2. The Natural Way of Things named 2019 UC Book of the Year

   A book touted as ‘Handmaid’s Tale for the 21st Century’ that follows the story of young women held captive in the Australian desert, is the University of Canberra Book of the Year for 2019.

   More on The Natural Way of Things named 2019 UC Book of the Year 01 Nov 2018

3. Fake news can damage your health: UC report

   False and misleading health reports on television could have serious consequences for public health, a University of Canberra pharmacy team has warned.

   More on Fake news can damage your health: UC report 24 Oct 2018

4. New research shows that baby dragons decide on their sex just before hatching

   Researchers from the University of Canberra’s Institute for Applied Ecology and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have discovered that bearded dragon lizards take their time to decide whether they are male or female.

   More on New research shows that baby dragons decide on their sex just before hatching 23 Oct 2018

5. Boundary busting GLAMR conversations to drive the sector into the future

   The GLAMR (galleries, libraries, archives, museums and records) and heritage sector will be exploring critical issues currently facing the sector at the inaugural Creative and Cultural Futures: Leadership and Change symposium.

   More on Boundary busting GLAMR conversations to drive the sector into the future 12 Oct 2018