Brisbane

Students crave green spaces in vertical schools

A recent University of Melbourne study highlights that secondary students in Brisbane and Melbourne’s new high-rise schools are craving more outdoor green spaces. As these vertical schools rapidly rise in urban areas, there is limited research on their design and impact on students. The research reveals that students value interactions with nature and suggests that …

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QUT develops new app immersing users in local Indigenous history & culture

A new mobile app developed by QUT aims to immerse users in the culture and history of the Turrbal and Yugara people in Brisbane via augmented reality and geolocation. The ‘Walking on Country’ app is a self-guided walking tour, highlighting sites of significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the university’s Gardens Point …

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Protesters across Australia want an end to gendered violence

Content warning, the following story contains details some listeners may find distressing. This weekend, tens of thousands of protesters gathered in cities across Australia to demand action against gendered violence and domestic abuse. Sparked by a significant rise in the number of women killed this year, with all alleged perpetrators being men – the community …

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Brisbane market day to raise funds for families fleeing Gaza

As the conflict in Gaza continues to escalate, communities across Australia are doing what they can to support Palestinians fleeing their homes. Mums for Palestine Meanjin is hosting a children’s market in West End, on April 27, with market stalls and kids’ workshops, the funds raised will go towards flights and basic necessities for families …

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Consultation started between Anglican Church and LGBTIQA+ members in Brisbane

The Anglican Church Southern Queensland will issue an apology to LGBTQIA+ people for harm caused by the church’s past attitude and behaviours.  The Church began consultation with the LGBTQIA+ community last week, inviting current or past members and their families to share past experiences in its parishes, schools or other institutions. Via email or committee …

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