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Is Recognition Enough? Protestors on Palestinian Statehood
On 21 September, the Australian government formally recognised the State of Palestine. But for the tens of thousands who marched through Brisbane last month, that move was only a first step – not the finish… Read more
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The Overlooked Half of the Sky: How the Southern Hemisphere is Transforming Astronomy
Historically, the Northern Hemisphere has dominated the field of astronomy, with NASA and major European observatories leading the way. However, the Southern Hemisphere is gaining attention for its access to celestial objects and phenomena that… Read more
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OSIRIS-REx Mission: Building Blocks of Life Found on Asteroid Bennu
Overview Launched in 2016, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission traveled for seven years through deep space before returning to Earth in 2023. It successfully delivered 122 grams of dust and pebbles from asteroid Bennu, a celestial relic… Read more
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Mending More Than Materials at The Griffith Repair Café
With the first Griffith University Repair Café for 2025 having been held at Nathan Campus on the 18th of March, I thought it would be the perfect time to shine a light on this absolute… Read more
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Trump Halts Military Aid to Ukraine Following Meeting with Zelenskyy
United States President Donald Trump has suspended all military aid to Ukraine after a tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump suspended over $1 billion in U.S. military aid to Ukraine amid escalating tensions… Read more
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End of an Era: Mt Gravatt Campus Shutting Its Doors Prematurely
In a recent email to Mt Gravatt students, Professor Scott Harrison, the Head of Mt Gravatt Campus, announced significant changes that will impact the future of both the Mt Gravatt and Nathan campuses. As many… Read more
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Far North Queenslander’s Guide to Surviving a Cyclone
With category 2 Cyclone, Alfred, predicted to hit the coast north of Brisbane Thursday evening, I thought I would impart some FNQ wisdom to help prepare you for this extreme weather event. This information is… Read more
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Rent’s Due! Rent Increases at Nathan Colleges
Photo courtesy of Grace-Mary Rudken In December, Nathan’s on-campus accommodation informed residents that starting trimester one 2025, weekly rental rates will increase across all of their college buildings. Kinaba, Barakula, Girraween college flats (KBG) weekly… Read more
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Have we seen the 2024 Election before?
A comparison between the 2024 and 1968 elections Assassination attempts on a US Presidential candidate, a sitting President not seeking re-election, protests erupting across college campuses against a foreign war, and a Republican candidate who… Read more
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Donald Trump Re-Elected President
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect James David Vance will begin their respective terms on January 20, 2025. Donald Trump has made history, becoming the first President to be elected to 2 non-consecutive terms since… Read more
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‘DIY-transitioning’ with black market hormones: UK transgender youth taking matters into their own hands
Amid changes to NHS policy that prevent underage transgender people from medically transitioning, many see self-administering hormones purchased through illegal online pharmacies as the solution. But is it safe or effective? While the phrase ‘black-market… Read more
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