Mental health program helps prisoner reform
An new evaluation of a Red Cross prisons program by Flinders criminology experts has found it contributes to an increase in health and safety, and improved […]
Maldives record for microplastics pollution
The amount of microplastic pollution in waters around the Maldives, a global tourist hot spot known for its beautiful coastline, is amongst the highest in the […]
Morphine capsules for drivers with chronic breathlessness
People with chronic breathlessness enjoy getting back in the driver’s seat when their symptoms are better controlled – with researchers finding that low-dose, extended release morphine […]
More holidays at home planned by wary travellers
COVID-19’s immediate impact on domestic tourist movements across Australia will extend to sweeping long-term changes in tourist behaviour, according to a new survey assessing the future […]
Drug and alcohol workforce committed but under pressure
An Australian Government-commissioned report on workers in the alcohol and other drug (AOD) support sector has observed a highly committed workforce operating under significant pressure. The […]
Voyages très extraordinaires of French discovery
Early French voyages, led by commanders like Baudin, Bougainville, Lapérouse, D’Entrecasteaux, Freycinet, Duperrey and Dumont d’Urville, were the first to name, describe and beautifully illustrate many […]
Rethink for treating severe eating disorders
Concerns over ineffective traditional treatments have prompted calls to better understand the complex processes underpinning Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa (SE-AN). SE-AN is a subgroup of […]
$4.5bn up in smoke
The use of cannabis is costing Australia $4.5 billion a year, mainly in the criminal justice system, according to a new report from drug and alcohol […]
Serving up better pandemic meals
On the heels of devastating bushfires, drought and the COVID-19 pandemic, eating well in a sustainable way is more important now than ever, Flinders University experts […]