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Can Australia’s newest bank give the ‘big four’ some real competition?
Revolut is the latest challenger seeking a foothold in Australia’s highly concentrated banking market. Its large existing customer base and strong global backing give it an advantage, but they do not guarantee success.
Australia's deadliest animal revealed — and it's not a shark or snake
“The reputation mostly comes from sharks and snakes”: Meet the wildlife researcher myth-busting Australia’s reputation as a deadly destination.
Meta is flooding the market with Kylie Jenner's AI glasses. Australian Cyber Security boss wants them banned
Professor Dali Kaafar, Executive Director of Macquarie University’s Cyber Security Hub: “We’re about to find out whether privacy can survive surveillance becoming fashionable.”
What do ice hockey and motor neurone disease have in common?
An operating theatre nurse at Macquarie University Hospital and manager of the Sydney Ice Dogs hockey team, this year's charity round supporting the Motor Neuron Disease Research Centre was deeply personal for Kylie Boyd.
New research outlines a blueprint for NSW’s next phase of gambling reform
Experts say the NSW state government must move beyond piecemeal policies and adopt a more ambitious blueprint for reducing gambling harm.
How to see like a surgeon: Cracking the code of visual expertise to train AI
New Macquarie University research shows the way someone’s eyes move when they look at medical images mirrors their underlying cognitive processes.
The making of a Matildas dream? Sydney FC signs Macquarie Athlete of the Year Amy Chessari
From the NSW Institute and Western Sydney Wanderers to Macquarie University's 2025 Athlete of the Year, Amy Chessari is taking the next step in her football journey after signing with Sydney FC.
Swimming can alleviate low back pain – new study
As we age, low back pain becomes more common. Between the ages 20 and 59, persistent low back pain (lasting more than three months) affects nearly one in five. While you may be tempted to reach for heat packs, medication or a massage, new evidence suggests that the common advice to go for a swim is much more effective.
The Odyssey is set in a fantasy world – but the ancient Greeks mapped it onto what they knew
The ancient Greeks would have enjoyed current controversies about the “historical accuracy” of Christopher Nolan’s new adaptation of The Odyssey.
Zendaya sparks backlash on The Odyssey press tour wearing 3000-year-old Iranian artefact: ‘Hugely problematic’
Zendaya has sparked an online debate about fashion and ethics after donning 3000-year-old Iranian artefacts as earrings on the red carpet.
Australia wants to ‘manage’ AI. What will that look like?
Today, prime minister Anthony Albanese laid out how his government plans to manage artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure the rapidly advancing technology works in Australia’s interest.
Statement in response to claims made by Senator David Shoebridge
Macquarie University is aware of comments made by Senator David Shoebridge on social media regarding the recent redundancy of Associate Professor Jumana Bayeh.