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ICS public Conversation series examines the future of smart cities
A series of lively public conversations will take place at the Institute of Culture and Society at Western Sydney University to discuss the changes to Sydney and it's effect on the wider community.

Men urged to take time to enjoy life during Men’s Health Week
In the lead up to Men’s Health Week, men across Australia are being urged to take the time to enjoy the things in life that make them happy.

Experts reassure school students and parents: Don’t worry about NAPLAN
Tuesday 9 May marks the beginning of the NAPLAN testing period, and experts from Western Sydney University have united to reassure students and their parents that the tests are nothing to worry about.

Live odds ban debate exposes sport and gambling’s uncomfortable mutual dependency
Watching sport on TV may not be a healthy activity, but it should at least do more good than harm. Yet viewers are exposed to promotional messages extolling the virtues of alcohol, fatty foods and sugary drinks.

Western Sydney University partners with Wesley Mission to deliver job-ready psychology graduates
The mental health workforce training partnership will provide psychology students with formal workforce training at one of the region’s largest service providers.

For cities, hosting major sporting events is a double-edged sword
Just as the publicity machine is cranking up for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, new Australia-based bids have already been signalled to host the same event in the future.
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