Literary journal Meanjin back from the dead The axed literary journal Meanjin is back, to be run out of the city where it was originally founded 85 years ago. AAP · Feb 11
China drone boffin loses visa appeal over weapons claim A doctoral candidate has fought a multi-year battle to study in Australia after being accused of links to China's military and weapons of mass destruction. AAP · Aug 11, 2025
Ahead of the Brisbane Olympics, it’s time for Australia to get serious about esports Most of us have heard of esports but many don’t realise the fast-growing world of competitive video gaming features tournaments, university scholarships and billions of dollars in revenue. The Conversation · Jun 4, 2025
Want genuine progress towards restoring nature? Follow these 4 steps “Nature positive” is seemingly everywhere. Two weeks ago, Australia hosted the first Global Nature Positive Summit. This week, nations are meeting in Colombia for a global biodiversity summit to discuss progress on nature positive commitments. The Conversation · Oct 24, 2024
Dingoes share pure genes with 3000-year-old ancestors New research has revealed dingoes have kept their paws to themselves by not breeding with domestic dogs for thousands of years. AAP · Jul 9, 2024
The challenges of feeding children "Despite hardships, parents adapted to challenges by being creative with food and cooking" Salon · Mar 21, 2024
‘The real thing almost didn’t turn me on enough’: how is online porn shaping the sex lives of young men? One academic says the ubiquity of digital sex is ‘an astonishing historical departure’. The first generation of those raised on it are now reckoning with it The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2024
Here's how to fix Australia's approach to soil carbon credits so they really count towards our climate goals Australia’s plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 relies heavily on carbon credits. The Conversation · Sep 29, 2023
First genetically modified banana being assessed by regulators Australian researchers have developed the world's first genetically modified (GM) banana, but don't expect it in a fruit bowl near you anytime soon. ABC News · May 21, 2023
Banana appeal: Australia’s first genetically modified fruit sent for approval Cavendish made to resist fungus threatening variety worldwide is seen as safety net for growers if industry wiped out The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2023
Research grants review urges reduced ministerial input Research grant funding allocations will need fewer ministerial interventions to restore trust in the process, an independent review has found. AAP · Apr 20, 2023
What it takes to stop misinformation Much like the US Capitol riots, Brazil’s violent uprising shows how quickly misinformation can degrade a democracy. 360info · Jan 15, 2023
Queensland University hit by cyber attack Queensland University of Technology has been hit by a cyber attack and IT systems have been shut down as a precaution. AAP · Dec 30, 2022
Queensland University of Technology shuts IT systems after being hit by ransomware attack University printers began spitting out ransomware notes and the vice-chancellor says the university has shut down multiple IT systems in response. ABC News · Dec 22, 2022
360info · Dec 20, 2022 Science for all A big issue for publishing scientific research has been the cost. With the push for open access, new business models create new challenges for equitable access.
The Conversation · Nov 20, 2022 With record numbers of students cheating, unis should revert to old school in-person exams Contract cheating – where commercial cheating services provide assignments for university students – has become a global problem.
ABC News · Oct 12, 2022 What's the best university in the world? What's the best Australian uni? Here's what the World University Rankings list says The University of Melbourne topped The Times Higher Education World University Rankings list for the nation, coming in at number 34 in the world. Find out how your uni went.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 7, 2022 Australia Seeks to Grow Plants on Moon by 2025 Australian scientists are trying to grow plants on the Moon by 2025 in a new mission unveiled Friday that they said could help pave the way for a future colony. Plant biologist Brett Williams, from the Queensland University of Technology, said seeds would be carried by the Beresheet 2 spacecraft…
The New Daily · Aug 17, 2022 Supermarkets target plastic bags, but continue over-packaging Coles is the latest of the supermarkets to target single-use bags in its fresh produce section, as retailers take note of customers' environment concerns.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2022 Art, science and a reef made of sugar: an exploration of climate change Ken and Julia Yonetani’s works began with QUT scientists, exploring impacts of farming on the environment
The Conversation · Jul 3, 2022 If unis stick with online assessment after COVID, they'll have do more to stop cheating While face-to-face classes are back after the COVID disruptions of the past two years, our research suggests at least some Australian universities intend to continue with fully online assessment. Students say they think cheating is easier online. There is some evidence it increased with the shift online.
Daily Record · May 3, 2022 Back pain breakthrough as sea anemone poison could be 'antidote' to misery Scientists could develop the poison into treatment for people with back pain.
ABC News · Apr 3, 2022 Bullens African Lion Safari was 'like the plains of Africa, but in Yatala' Take a trip back in time to Queensland's drive-through safari, where the only thing between you and a field full of lions was a car window.
ABC News · Mar 26, 2022 Ken Hutt's death-defying bid to paraglide from Mount Everest summit to be captured on film to help end polio A Brisbane filmmaker is tasked with capturing 62-year-old Ken Hutt's death-defying attempt to paraglide off the Mount Everest summit in a film that hopes will help eradicate polio.
ABC News · Mar 24, 2022 Which university is safest? This is how every Australian uni performed in a survey about sexual violence and harassment A survey investigating sexual harassment and sexual assault among students across 39 Australian universities reveals some institutions are recording results three times the national average. All 39 universities have been collated and ranked here.