By Brooke Lote. A new study has shattered the myth that mental health declines because of daylight savings. Swinburne researches Dr Ben Bullock and Professor Greg Murray found evidence that there is no direct consequence of pushing the clocks forward on people’s mental health. “Our study found that the acute shift in clock time due to daylight saving was not consistently associated with significant declines in mental health,” Dr Bullock said. As Melbournians adjust to daylig

By Daniel Allen. One in five Australians say they feel disconnected from others, according to research released by Mental Health Australia. With World Mental Health Day tomorrow, the theme of “Together, We Thrive” celebrates the importance of connection. Senior Psychologist at Eastern Therapy Hub, Vicki Nousias, supports face-to-face interactions as a way for people to grow, learn and expand their support groups, forming behaviours that are beneficial for emotional wellb

By Brooke Lote. The ongoing rivalry between traditional movie theatres and subscription streaming platforms has been playing out for almost 20 years, since the launch of Netflix in 2007. Cinema struggles to keep up with the new era of digital streaming media, where movies are no longer only released in theatres, but straight onto streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. Fundamentally, keeping people at home. However, in Melbourne’s West, cinema chains are fighting b

By Mitchell Davis. The 2026 Melbourne Marathon is set to take place this weekend. The 48th running of the event features a redesigned course that removes a section of the route through the pathways of Royal Botanic Gardens, resulting in runners spending more time on Melbourne’s public roads. Victoria’s roads have been under media scrutiny in the lead up to the state election in November, with road quality and pothole repair infrastructure being a major point of discussion. Fo

By George Podeu. There are increasing concerns around privacy and the sale of smart glasses after Kmart made the technology cheaper to buy. The major retailer recently withdrew from sale the Anko camera glasses after public backlash. The Office of the Australian Information Commission has launched an investigation. They have asked smart glass manufacturers to provide information about how the glasses work, who has access to the recorded information, and where it’s being store

By Mitchell Davis. Victoria’s native fish could benefit from warmer water temperatures as climate change alters freshwater ecosystems. Experts from the Victorian Fisheries Authority say Macquarie Perch and Murray Cod may have a better chance of survival in increased water temperatures. This is because introduced species such as trout rely on cooler water. “Non-native species like trout are cold-water species. What we’ve seen is as our waters are consistently warming, trout ar

By Daniel Allen. Artificial Intelligence could be the solution to Victoria’s ongoing pothole crisis. Potholes have become a major Victorian state election issue with both major parties committing billions of dollars to repair roads. But an expert from Swinburne University of Technology says the solution lies in using AI to find “coconut cracks” before they become potholes. Director of the Vehicle Engineering Team at Swinburne University, Associate Professor Ambarish Kulkarni

By George Podeu. If the Labor government wins the Victorian state election they have promised to allow dogs into pubs and extend trading hours to 3am. Dogs in pubs would require amending the 1984 Food Act. Melbourne hospitality worker Dylan Carver was unsure about the proposal. “I think dogs are a particular issue” and that it would be “quite a nuisance particularly inside of pubs.” “They run around and there's people carrying heavy trays of drinks, food,” he said. Regarding

Reporter: Beyonce Kariuki. Australians living with trauma and psychosis could be missing out on effective talk therapy because too few psychologists are trained to provide it, a Swinburne researcher says. Psychologist Dr Leila Jameel worked on an international trial that found trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy improved symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and some symptoms of psychosis when added to usual care. “We can never change the things that have happen

Reporter: James Ohis-Kummer. A sea bird infected with H5 bird flu has been found dead in Melbourne’s north. This is the first case confirmed in the Merri-Bek council area, roughly 15 kilometres from the bay. Deakin University Professor and Chair of Ecology Marcel Klaassen says the inland location of the bird was “extremely weird" but given the prevalence of Crested Terns in Port Phillip Bay the finding was possible. “It’s not an ordinary place for a Greater Crested Tern to ha

Reporter: Charlotte Dyer. As spring arrives in Melbourne, Indigenous students have deepened their connection to culture through an art project exploring the seven Wurundjeri seasons. Wurundjeri Country is currently shifting from Guling (orchid season) into Poorneet (tadpole season), and the work of 18 students capturing that seasonal change was exhibited at Swinburne University's NAIDOC 2026 celebration on 2 September. The exhibition, Hidden Worlds on Wurundjeri Land, was cre

Reporter: Molly Davis. Local and independent theatre companies are becoming increasingly reliant on community support and volunteer work to keep productions running. The Victorian Government has introduced funding initiatives to support the creative industries. But where does this leave smaller theatre companies? Tegan DeClark, director of Warrandyte Theatre Company’s Boeing Boeing production, says support from the local community is vital. “We wouldn’t be able to function wi