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  • 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 line. Brisbane’s Largest Palestine Protest Yet On 24th August, Brisbane’s CBD was taken over by chants of “End the siege”…

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  • 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 of us know, originally the Mt Gravatt campus was set to close in 2026, however Professor Harrison states that it…

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  • 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 relevant for everyone in Southeast Queensland as heavy rain and winds will affect the region. Prepare a Cyclone/Extreme Weather Survival…

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  • 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 rent for a two-trimester contract rose to $185 while Bellenden Ker (BK) College rose to $195. For Single trimester contracts…

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  • 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 has been in the White House before – this was the election of 1968, and also the reality of the…

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  • 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 Grover Cleveland in 1892, and the first Republican President to win the popular vote since George W. Bush in 2004.…

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  • 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 drugs’ conjures images of cocaine or heroin, UK teenagers are hunting a very different – but no less dangerous –…

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  • The Yoga Lifestyle Club is turning 10 this month…I talked with Kirby, the yoga instructor about the club and how yoga has helped her, and club members.

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  • Main Points: Mount Gravatt representatives on the SRC have been working on finding out crucial information about the 2026 shut down of the Mount Gravatt Campus. On Monday’s SRC Board meeting, Sara Cunningham and Alicia Brdjanovic raised concerns about the future of sport facilities at the Mount Gravatt Campus. Ms Cunningham and Ms Brdjanovic expressed…

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  • United States President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he would be ending his campaign for reelection.  The Democratic president’s decision comes after months of speculation about his mental capacity and ability to defeat Republican challenger Donald Trump. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential successor, but the official nominee will be chosen…

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