Speakers Barry Brook, Bassam Dally, John Kaldi and Susie Smith introduce the first of a series of six events on energy.

Dr. Paul Willis discussed with journalists - Tom Bourne (Australian Radio Network), Tory Shepherd (The Punch) and Clare Peddie (The Advertiser) how they covered the 'seven billion' story.

Dr. Paul Willis discussed world population, predictions, birth rates and life expectancy around the world with Prof. Graeme Hugo from the University of Adelaide, Dr. Udoy Saikia from Flinders university and Barney Foran from Charles Sturt University.

Myth 5: Small increases in speed do not affect crash outcomes with Raphael Grzebieta

There are many myths about driving, road safety and speeding.

In conjunction with the Motor Accident Commission, RiAus was joined by experts from the University of New South Wales, Monash University Accident Research Centre, and the Centre for Automotive Safety Research to examine some of the myths surrounding speed on the road and explain the science of speed.

Myths which were tackled included: the belief that small increases in speed do not increase risk of accident; that speed limits are arbitrarily chosen numbers; and that speed cameras are little more than revenue raisers. We learned how MAC comes up with its campaigns, and found out whether one driver can make a difference.

In this “mythbusting” style event we stripped away shock-tactics and examined common perceptions about speed and road safety with evidence collected by world leading road safety researchers.

Myth 4: Legal speeds are always safe speeds with Bruce Corben

There are many myths about driving, road safety and speeding.

In conjunction with the Motor Accident Commission, RiAus was joined by experts from the University of New South Wales, Monash University Accident Research Centre, and the Centre for Automotive Safety Research to examine some of the myths surrounding speed on the road and explain the science of speed.

Myths which were tackled included: the belief that small increases in speed do not increase risk of accident; that speed limits are arbitrarily chosen numbers; and that speed cameras are little more than revenue raisers. We learned how MAC comes up with its campaigns, and found out whether one driver can make a difference.

In this “mythbusting” style event we stripped away shock-tactics and examined common perceptions about speed and road safety with evidence collected by world leading road safety researchers.