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Jessica Vanderlelie appointed VC of Griffith University

Professor Jessica Vanderlelie has been appointed Vice Chancellor and President of Griffith University. Professor Vanderlelie, who will take up the role from November 16,

Drug habits traced back to early human civilisations

Humans appear to have started using mind-altering substances tens of thousands of years ago, according to new research. Griffith University archaeologists say that the

New wave of interest expected for CBD childcare centres

Childcare centres in the CBD areas of Australia’s cities are preparing for a fresh wave of interest as growing numbers of office workers return to their desks. CBD

Indonesia battling “apex predator” underground fires

Indonesia is experiencing a sharp rise in high intensity, underground peatland infernos off the back of an El Niño-induced dry season. The fires have caused hazardous

School formals can trigger body image anxiety

By Vivienne Lewis A formal is one of the most exciting events on the school calendar for many senior students. Young people can spend months choosing outfits, planning

Nepal flood rock collapse won’t be the last

By Tirthankar Ghosh and Levan Tielidze On the morning of August 26, a section of mountain near Langtang Lirung peak in Nepal suddenly collapsed. A huge mass of rock,

NASA telescope off to find dark secrets of space

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun its three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit. The space agency says it is hoped the mission will unlock

UQ forced to act over $11 million in staff underpayments

The University of Queensland has signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) after 16,382 staff were found to be underpaid. The underpayments

Social media revamp likely after landmark $18b settlement

By Rob Nicholls Tech giant Meta will pay up to roughly US$18 billion, plus make major design changes to Facebook and Instagram, as part of a settlement it has agreed to

Moreton Bay students receive university scholarships

Twenty-three students have been awarded financial support through the City of Moreton Bay’s 2026 Scholarship Program. The program was established in partnership with

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