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Yes, friendship breakups can be just as painful as romantic ones. We asked an expert why
Macquarie University expert Harry Blatterer explores why the end of a friendship can be so difficult to navigate, and what these often-overlooked losses reveal about the role friends play in our lives.
Dupe or design theft? Sabo takes on Shein and Kmart in epic battle
Queensland clothing brand Sabo says retail behemoths Kmart and Shein copied its designs. Legal experts say proving ownership of intellectual property in fashion is far more difficult than many consumers realise.
People are using AI to communicate without disclosing it. Is this morally wrong?
From polished meeting notes to an AI-written eulogy, undisclosed assistance can mislead others about what we really think, feel or can do, raising hard questions about when that deception crosses a moral line.
Macquarie University receives highest accolade for LGBTQIA+ inclusion
Macquarie University has been recognised as a Platinum Tier organisation at the 2026 LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards, in recognition of its sustained efforts fostering diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Depression, anxiety can occur in just 14 days without daily habits
New research from Macquarie University has found removing everyday positive mental health behaviours for just two weeks can rapidly trigger symptoms of depression and anxiety in otherwise healthy adults.
'Don’t give up your study goals': 85-year-old graduate shares a powerful lesson on resilience
Octogenarian Roger Whalan has graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, bringing decades of life experience to his graduation and a story shaped by perseverance.
Not A Souvenir: Exhibit turns racist Aboriginalia into an act of truth‑telling
Aboriginal people of my vintage grew up surrounded by Aboriginalia in the form of kitsch everyday objects, often depicting racist stereotypes that showed what Australia thought about us.
‘Hitting the political sweet spot’ - why One Nation’s gas proposal appeals to a frustrated electorate
From cost-of-living pressures to growing voter frustration, Macquarie University expert Kurt Sengul explores the conditions creating new opportunities for One Nation and populist politics in Australia.
Psychologist shortfall to hit 96% by 2038 as sector urges government action
Psychologists have sounded the alarm over “once in a generation” training reforms the government says will plug the gaps in Australia’s crippled mental health workforce.
Student engineers ignite Macquarie’s first liquid rocket engine project
What began as a shared fascination with rockets has evolved into NERVA-ONE – an ambitious liquid rocket engine designed and built by Macquarie University students, helping lay the foundations for future aerospace and propulsion research on campus.
Timmy the stranded whale is dead. Please, let’s put animal welfare first and human emotion second
A humpback whale stranded for weeks in Germany became a global livestream spectacle – then a rescue moved him to sea, where he died days later. Timmy’s story is a sobering lesson in putting animal welfare ahead of the urge to play saviour.
Bedtime stories by ChatGPT? The AI children’s book boom explained
AI tools are turning family photos into instant storybooks and opening publishing to anyone, but experts say the technology comes with serious trade-offs.