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The New Norm for Queensland’s Night Life - Naloxone, Nitazenes and no more drug-checking
Laneway Festival Brisbane Main Stage in 2025. (Queensland Lens: Issy Coghill). When Patrick Mckenzie started his Instagram 'Australian Drug Histories', he did not expect much attention. He has described himself as an ex-problem user and has turned a past of trauma, overdoses and near-death experiences into a strong online community. "I post on there and people contact me wanting help around their own particular drug problem and I maybe offer what support I can." The page held
Issy Coghill
Oct 19


Beyond the myths: how AI is reshaping classrooms and challenging old fears
The growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in classrooms has ignited a widespread debate arguing whether it can be viewed as a valuable educational tool, or if it poses as a risk to children’s cognitive development. Image supplied from Wix Cognitive psychologists argue that mastery comes from effort, not shortcuts, but with AI now delivering instant solutions, a pressing question emerges: are today’s students exercising their brains enough? While many institutions are
Angela Aliaga
Oct 15


Are male contraceptives still up for debate? Expert says it works "perfectly well", so why the delay?
What was made to feel as a simple choice, suddenly feels like a gamble. As you open a new box of pills, out falls a tiny pamphlet of...
Angela Aliaga
Sep 10


Sabrina Carpenter's new album Man's Best Friend: a satirical Feminist anthem or a flirt with misogyny?
Grammy award winner Sabrina Carpenter, best known for Espresso and her latest album, Short n’ Sweet, has sparked debate across social...
Ella McLachlan
Jul 23


The remarkable reappearance of Toohey Forest’s koalas
Over the last 15 years, the Toohey Forest has been overrun by koalas, despite the fact that they have been missing for over 40 years. Isabella Visser explores why this has happened.
Isabella Visser
Apr 12


Responsibility Hot-Potato and the Politics of Mayor Schrinner's Announcement
Read about the democratic and broader political implications of Schrinner's recent ban on homeless people camping on public property.
Natasha Kronenberg
Apr 10


Last call for demanding the closure of Mt Coot-tha Quarry rehabilitation
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and the Brisbane City Council have ignored demands to abandon the Mt Coot-tha Quarry recreational project,...
Gloria Leung
Mar 27


Unravelling the plague of beauty stereotype: A review of The Substance
The Substance is a bone-chilling sci-fi movie that metaphorically narrates the plague of stereotypes that compel many women to conjure a...
Gloria Leung
Mar 7

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Australia’s struggle between industry and empathy
As Queensland’s defence industry booms, questions emerge about where Australia's weapons end up—especially amid global conflicts like...
Bryce Pietsch
Apr 11


“There are communities for everything and that includes f**king hating yourself”: Experts say TikTok communities can encourage poor mental health
There is no doubt that TikTok has revolutionised modern society, but the domineering programme has revealed its toxic mechanisms by...
Grace Cameron
Feb 27


Future fashion moguls challenge fast fashion
Two sustainable-fashion heroes reveal their tips to being conscious consumers to battle the detrimental consequences fast fashion causes...
Angela Aliaga
Feb 26


Australian LGBTQIA+ uncertain of future freedom
Controversy sparks as new legislation arises in the US with some saying it fabricates drag queens as predators. Such actions across the...
Angela Aliaga
Feb 26
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