Swinburne students will be taking the stage at the Leadbeater Hotel for the third annual Inter-Varsity Battle of the Bands this Friday, Ella O'Neill and Matthew Parkhill report. Melbourne's music gig scene is not exactly rock n' roll. Musicians are expected more than ever to fork out cash for gigs themselves and create their own brand, playing a game of 'who you know' to get the ball rolling. Since COVID, venues have seen running costs soar, passing on some of those demands t

With antibiotic resistance on the rise, experts warn of associated dangers with surgeries. Associate Professor Andreea Molnar from Swinburne University's School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies said, "Without effective antibiotics, even routine surgeries could become dangerously risky to perform." Image: Wix

The World Health Organisation states that the increase in antibiotic resistance naturally occurs based on genetic changes. However, the main driving factors for antimicrobial resistance are the abuse and overuse of antimicrobial drugs. Image: Wix

WHO reveals antibiotic resistance is highest in Southeast Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean, where a third of infections are drug-resistant, posing severe threats, especially in regions with weak healthcare. Image: Wix

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros warns that antimicrobial resistance is outpacing modern medicine, urging responsible antibiotic use, access to quality medicines, and investment in new solutions globally. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Image: WHO)