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Society

‘Society-wide, we need to have a better understanding of dementia and the benefits of an early diagnosis’

Interview by Daryl Holland

‘Most patients say, “I would like to see my relatives’ faces and be able to read”.’

Interview by Michael Roddan

Society

Tougher licensing laws pay off: fewer teens dying on Victorian roads

Words by Aliyah Stotyn

‘We saw people who were drinking one glass a day and others regularly consuming 10 drinks daily.’

Interview by Bec Zajac

‘The core of my research was looking at genetic variation in platypus populations. It involved quite a lot of fieldwork.’

Interview by Chris Shearer

‘People think all I do is play video games!’

Interview by Sally Stewart

‘For nearly two years I measured boxers’ reaction times in gyms and after fights…’

‘It’s troubling that there is so much matter in the universe that we don’t understand.’

Interview by Hugh McMaster

Society

Citizens’ Agenda survey: voters tuning out, have little faith in politics

Words by Georgina Galbraith

‘Living while dying is not simple. There is a profound disconnect between mind and body.’

Interview by Ania Dutka

‘My project was to make aluminium as strong as steel while keeping it flexible and light.’

Interview by Ryan Jones

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About The Citizen

THE CITIZEN is a publication of the Centre for Advancing Journalism. It has several aims. Foremost, it is a teaching tool that showcases the work of the students in the University of Melbourne’s Master of Journalism and Master of International Journalism programs, giving them real-world experience in working for publication and to deadline. Find out more →

  • Editor: Jo Chandler
  • Reporter: Ashleigh
  • Audio editor: Louisa Lim
  • Video & Photo editor: Liam Cochrane
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  • Editor-In-Chief: Andrea Carson
  • Business editor: Lucy Smy
Winner — BEST PUBLICATION 2024 Journalism Education Research and Training Association Ossie Awards Winner — BEST PUBLICATION 2016 Ossie Awards

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