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What If Wednesday: Scrapping the 120 hours driving requirement - ABC listen Today on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne Drive, What If Wednesday tackled the question: What if we scrapped the 120 hours requirement for getting your drivers licence?

In the news: Associate Professor Jennie Oxley spoke to ABC Radio's Melbourne Drive program regarding scrapping the 120 hour driving requirement for learners.
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Driving me mad: why we get road rage - ABC listen Simon considers himself a calm, conscientious, conflict-avoidant type of person. But in the car, his personality flips — and it scares him. It can be hard to admit, but many of us do experience road ...

In the news: Dr Amanda Stephens recently featured on the ABC News Driving Me Mad podcast, exploring why road rage happens and how our emotions can quietly take over while driving.
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New year, new habits✨
If stress or anger creep in when you’re behind the wheel, make calmer driving your 2026 resolution. The RAD Program helps you manage emotions, reduce frustration, and drive more safely. New course starts 16 February, limited places available - www.monash.edu/muarc/study-...

The Expert Interviews: Dr Amanda Stephens; Dealing with aggressive driving

What drives risky behaviour on our roads? 🎧

MUARC’s Dr Amanda Stephens appears on The Art of Confident Driving podcast to unpack the psychology behind aggressive, fatigued and inattentive driving, and what can be done to change it.

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The MUARC office is closed after today for the holiday season and will reopen on 5th January. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday season filled with happiness and rest. See you in the New Year!

MUARC announces 2025 Annual Award and Seeding Grant recipients

MUARC recently held our end-of-year event, where we celebrated the achievements of our researchers and students by presenting the Peter Vulcan Best Paper Awards, inaugural Professional Staff Excellence Award and announcing the recipient of the MUARC Seeding Grant. www.monash.edu/muarc/news-a...

We're hiring a Research Assistant to be part of our Behavioural Science team! If you have a background in behavioural science, psychology, or human factors, and you're passionate about impactful research, we’d love to hear from you. Applications close 30 Nov
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Last week to enrol! If stress or anger take over when you drive, take control with the RAD Program. Learn to manage your emotions for safer, calmer driving. Course starts 17 November - limited spots left!
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MUARC is proud to have worked with @visionaustralia to help bring in ADR 113, requiring all new electric & hybrid vehicles to have Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems. Our 2018 research led by Sara Liu provided key evidence for this vital safety step. doi.org/10.26180/233...

Help drive a healthier future: PhD scholarship tackles trucking industry wellbeing

MUARC is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship as part of the expanding Driving Health Study – a national initiative that addresses the long-term health challenges faced by transport and logistics workers. Find out more - www.monash.edu/muarc/news-a...

A big week for MUARC at #ARSC2025! 👏
Our researchers have been sharing Monash-led road safety research on the big stage – from enforcement and data to human factors and automation.
Proud to see MUARC driving innovation and impact across the sector.

Are you eager to use data to reduce injuries and create a safer world? Do you thrive in multidisciplinary environments where your expertise will shape research outcomes? We're looking for a Research Fellow to join our Injury Analysis and Data team. careers.pageuppeople.com/513/ci/en/jo...

Help drive a healthier future: PhD scholarship tackles trucking industry wellbeing

We are proud to announce an exciting PhD scholarship opportunity focused on improving the health and wellbeing of Australia’s professional drivers. www.monash.edu/muarc/news-a...

We want your opinion! Have your say on distracted driver and seatbelt cameras by taking our short online survey. Your input could help shape future road safety decisions.
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In the news: MUARC research on the prevalence of hospital admissions due to injuries on e-scooters or e-bikes featured in @theherald-sun.bsky.social www.heraldsun.com.au/news/nationa...

Ava got an e-scooter for Xmas. A few months later, she was in a fatal accident With e-scooters becoming increasingly affordable and commonplace, regulators are playing catch-up to make these personal transport devices safe for use in Australia.

In the news: Professor Jennie Oxley spoke to SBS regarding the safety of e-bikes and e-scooters, and how incident rates have risen as the number of e-rideable users has grown. www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

In the news: Assoc Prof @sjaankoppel.bsky.social spoke to @theheraldsun.bsky.social regarding the right way for pregnant drivers and passengers to buckle up in the car. www.heraldsun.com.au/motoring/on-...

MUARC expands global road safety impact with US study on seatbelt use in pregnancy

We’re proud to share a new international publication from a collaboration between MUARC and the IIHS in the United States "Belts on bones, not over the bump: reported seat belt use and positioning among pregnant and nonpregnant drivers and passengers in the U.S." - www.monash.edu/muarc/news-a...

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In the news: Associate Professor David Logan spoke to Drive.com.au regarding larger vehicles, and how they do not directly translate increased safety.
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Hanging up the car keys for good: the decision to stop driving is complicated, but are age-based restrictions the answer? With rules for elderly drivers under scrutiny in Victoria, experts disagree on mandatory assessments

In the news: Associate Professor @sjaankoppel.bsky.social spoke to @theguardian.com regarding age-based driving restrictions, and how there's no direct correlation between age and fitness to drive.
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Catalyst for change or community menace? What’s next for Australia’s e-bike revolution Share e-bikes have been used in 8.9m trips covering 17.6m kilometres over 15 years. Where are they headed now?

In the news: MUARC and VISU data featured in @theguardian.com, regarding deaths where an electric e-micromobility device contributed, in an article that highlights the decision of e-bike company Lime, and their intention to go public.

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Help make transport safer for women in Australia & NZ. We're running an online survey to understand how women travel to work or study using walking, cycling, or public transport. Your voice can help shape safer, more inclusive transport!
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Help us improve road safety! We’re conducting a research study to better understand how light vehicle drivers behave around heavy vehicles. monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

MUARC's Associate Professor @sjaankoppel.bsky.social has been awarded the Kidsafe Victoria Champion Award, recognising her longstanding contribution to child occupant protection. This award reinforces the importance of making child road user safety a national priority.

New PhD project: studying how different automated speed enforcement methods deter speeding and improve road safety, find out more - www.monash.edu/muarc/study-...

Drivers wanted! Help us understand fatigue, mood and driving - and get rewarded. Find out if you're eligible - monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

What's on Melbourne Discover Live Demos, seminars, workshops, and networking taking place at the 2025 Melbourne Workplace Health and Safety Show taking place over two days.

It's National Road Safety Week, and today's theme is "Get home from work safe." Join the NRSPP & MUARC at the Workplace Health & Safety Show in Melbourne on 21–22 May & discover practical ways to improve worker safety. Free entry with code 'NRSPP'! bit.ly/4k4XmWo

Have you experienced side effects from a cosmetic treatment like laser, IPL, ultrasound, or radiofrequency? MUARC are conducting an anonymous survey - your experience could help improve safety and consumer protections across Australia. monashred.au1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_0rzVe...

In the news: A MUARC-led study exploring the potential risks and side effects of energy-based cosmetic treatments in Australia. www.news.com.au/lifestyle/re...

Drivers wanted! Help us understand fatigue, mood and driving - and get rewarded. Find out if you're eligible - monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...