Teenagers withdrawing from social life to avoid judgement
Young teenagers are battling a “vicious cycle of loneliness” which has been linked to a fear of embarrassment or judgement by peers.
A University of the Sunshine
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Students stitch hope for International Women’s Day
A group of four students at St Eugene College, Burpengary, are stitching hope for their community in the lead up to International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8,
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BCE appoints 19 new school leaders in 2026
Brisbane Catholic Education has welcomed 15 new Principals and four new Heads of College.
From large city campuses to vibrant regional schools, BCE Principals play a
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Call to restrict zero-alcohol ads to teenagers
Zero-alcohol ads may be harmful to teenagers, shaping future drinking patterns.
Teenagers are more likely to want to try the alcoholic versions of zero-alcohol brands
Read more25 February 2026
Link found between exercise and avoiding Alzheimer’s
Scientists have made a discovery that is helping to explain why exercise can help stave off Alzheimer’s disease.
The University of California – San Francisco
Read more24 February 2026
Breakthrough brings ‘Holy Grail’ of medicine closer
Stanford Medicine researchers say they have made an “astonishing step” towards a universal vaccine that could protect humans from a wide variety of viruses and
Read more24 February 2026
Older influencers are the new go-to travel gurus
Older social media influencers are increasingly driving tourism behaviour through their “authenticity, wisdom and relatability”.
A study by The University of
Read more23 February 2026
Dramatic upper atmosphere changes driving weather change
By Milton Speer and Lance Leslie
Over the past decade, southern Australia has suffered numerous extreme weather and climate events, such as record-breaking heatwaves,
Read more20 February 2026
New program helps to empower First Nations students
First Nations students will feel seen, valued and empowered under the new Brisbane Catholic Education Molum Sabe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Strategy
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Racism rife in Australian universities
A staggering 70 percent of university students and staff have experienced indirect racism, including hearing or seeing racist behaviour directed at their community.
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Read more18 February 2026