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News 24 Jun 2026

Precious drops: SMART SPRAYS lifeline for crop farmers facing declining rainfall

A spray made from a biodegradable polymer capable of capturing and redirecting water to crop seeds could be the key to drought-proofing Western Australian farms.

Community and Partnerships, General, Research, Science, Sustainability, Technology

Cheryl Rimmer from Murdoch University’s Bioplastics Innovation Hub demonstrating SMART SPRAYS in a field

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News 03 Jul 2026

Companies avoiding tax more likely to greenwash

Business, Sustainability

A panel of academics as part of the Australia and Africa collaboration.

News 02 Jul 2026

Murdoch University leads Australian-African collaboration to build climate resilience in higher education

Business, Community and Partnerships, ...

Three people standing in front of trees and bushland smiling.

News 02 Jul 2026

Murdoch University launches Australian higher ed's first dual-pathway First Nations training framework

First Nations

Six people standing in front of banksia trees smiling and holding progress pride flags.

News 30 Jun 2026

Murdoch University and WestPride Archives recognised for SBLGBTIQA+ Inclusion

Community and Partnerships, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, ...

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Blog 03 Jul 2026

The educator helping people take back control of their health

Allied Health, Alumni, ...

Murdoch University nursing students working together

Blog 23 Jan 2024

Why study Health at Murdoch University

Allied Health, Health

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