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An umpire was viciously assaulted. Thirty-four years later, he’s still suffering

An umpire was viciously assaulted. Thirty-four years later, he’s still suffering

As Ian Stewart reflects on the damage caused by an angry player, a Queensland academic explains why decision-makers shouldn’t be surprised by “concussion crises”.

  • by Nick Wright

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Underground Brisbane magazine The Cane Toad Times hops back into print

Underground Brisbane magazine The Cane Toad Times hops back into print

The satirical Joh-era magazine has been resurrected during a time of fake news, climate change and global crisis.

  • by Tony Moore
A sweet discovery: Food packaging that can kill viruses and extend shelf life

A sweet discovery: Food packaging that can kill viruses and extend shelf life

It is made from sugarcane waste, and it can kill viruses and bacteria in 30 minutes.

  • by Liv Casben and Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
‘You go into a slump’: Some Olympic heroes return to face fight of their lives

‘You go into a slump’: Some Olympic heroes return to face fight of their lives

Our athletes’ euphoria at their success in Paris will linger. Beyond that, there is a tough time ahead.

  • by Nick Wright
Labor facing growing resistance to international student caps

Labor facing growing resistance to international student caps

The Albanese government is planning sweeping reforms to cap foreign enrolments for 2025 – but universities and students are rallying in opposition.

  • by Noel Towell
‘No-go areas’: How population growth is putting parts of SEQ in the red for developers

‘No-go areas’: How population growth is putting parts of SEQ in the red for developers

Sensitive areas in south-east Queensland that could be off-limits to developers have been identified under proposed planning changes.

  • by Tony Moore
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Joh’s long gone, but a new generation is carrying on this university tradition
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Joh’s long gone, but a new generation is carrying on this university tradition

A recent encampment at the University of Queensland was reminiscent of earlier student uprisings. Are we seeing a new era of activism?

  • by Courtney Kruk
University wealth ‘tax’ proposed in landmark report calling for funding overhaul

University wealth ‘tax’ proposed in landmark report calling for funding overhaul

The prestigious Group of Eight is opposed to a levy to fund infrastructure across the sector, as a 400-page report declares the current funding model is broken.

  • by Lisa Visentin
Brisbane’s battle to maintain open space no walk in the park

Brisbane’s battle to maintain open space no walk in the park

Brisbane’s reputation as one of Australia’s greenest cities is well deserved, but experts question whether the mix is right when it comes to public open space.

  • by Cameron Atfield
Only two all-male university colleges remain in Australia. One is in Brisbane

Only two all-male university colleges remain in Australia. One is in Brisbane

Single-sex university residential colleges have slowly been opening their doors to the other gender in recent years. St Leo’s College, one of only two all-male colleges left in Australia, explains why it is holding out.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
New ranking system reveals Australia’s top university

New ranking system reveals Australia’s top university

For the first time, universities have been ranked on student satisfaction, research performance, global reputation, career outcomes, equity and access.

  • by Jocelyn Garcia

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