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Food security is shaping up as one of the biggest challenges we face globally. In some places, access to food has steadily deteriorated in recent years, due to wars, inflation and climate-driven extreme weather. The cost of basic foods such as eggs and vegetables has made news worldwide.

Researchers have discovered critical breeding knowledge about one of the world's most threatened marine animals which could save the rare fish from extinction.

Residents have been told to move to new houses inland by the end of the month to make way for a giant glass factory.

Until the late 19th century, the success of criminal investigations largely hung on witness reports and (often extorted) confessions. A lack of scientific tools meant investigators needed advanced deductive reasoning abilities – and even then they’d often hit a dead end.

Roberts-Smith could conceivably face criminal prosecution at a future war crimes trial for the alleged murders.

Indonesia has changed significantly since Soeharto resigned 25 years ago but activists say new threats are emerging.

Ruby Dixon says it's the pervasiveness of sexual assault that drives her to find new ways of gathering evidence to hold perpetrators accountable.

An aquatic ecosystems expert at Murdoch University compares the "illegal" and "cruel" killing of four fish to poaching rhinos and elephants for their ivory.

The University of Melbourne topped The Times Higher Education World University Rankings list for the nation, coming in at number 34 in the world. Find out how your uni went.