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Rainwater tanks pose risk for toddlers

An increase in household rainwater tanks due to the severe drought and accompanying water restrictions across Australia is creating a new hazard for parents of young children.

University of Adelaide paediatric forensic pathologist Professor Roger Byard says rainwater tanks pose a serious drowning risk for toddlers, with at least three fatalities being recorded in recent years.

"In each case, the children fell through the access cover of the rainwater tank and drowned within minutes," Professor Byard says. [Full Story]

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Wednesday, 20 August 2008

Philosopher wins - and donates - Eureka ethics prize

University of Adelaide philosopher Professor Garrett Cullity has won the 2008 Eureka Prize for Ethics Research. [Full Story]

Friday, 15 August 2008

Desal plants - good or bad? Find out at Open Day

Are water desalination plants a solution to water shortages or a drain on the environment? That's the question being asked at Open Day. [Full Story]

Wednesday, 13 August 2008

Olympic spirit on show at Open Day

The University of Adelaide is expecting crowds of more than 10,000 people this Sunday 17 August for its annual Open Day. [Full Story]

Tuesday, 12 August 2008

Are young men and women divided over housework, abortion?

Young people from 10 countries around the world have shared their views on housework and abortion issues in a new study from the University of Adelaide. [Full Story]

Events Calendar

Antony and Cleopatra
Saturday, 9 August 2008 - Saturday, 23 August 2008, 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Little Theatre

Fridays Uncorked Winter '08
Friday, 29 August 2008, 4:30 pm
National Wine Centre of Australia

The Three Choirs at St Peters
Saturday, 30 August 2008, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
St Peters Cathedral

Improve Your Sleep
Monday, 1 September 2008, 1:10 pm to 2:00 pm
Ground Floor - Horace Lamb Building

Cultural Celebration: Interpreting the Flinders Ranges
Thursday, 4 September 2008, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library