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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.

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      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 24 Jun 2026

      Research to transform aged care for Stolen Generations survivors

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      Cheryl Rimmer from Murdoch University’s Bioplastics Innovation Hub demonstrating SMART SPRAYS in a field
      News 24 Jun 2026

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

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      News 22 Jun 2026

      Murdoch University proud partner of Global Citizen NOW: Perth

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      News 19 Jun 2026

      Murdoch researcher named among world’s top agri-food system innovators

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      Milly Watts, a Murdoch University veterinary science graduate, working as a rural cattle veterinarian, examining livestock in an outdoor farm setting while supporting animal welfare and farmer livelihoods.
      Blog 26 Jun 2026

      The rural vet who knows care is never just about animals

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      Building the Next Generation of Veterinary Specialists

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      Transforming cow welfare from the ground up

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