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Speakers at the AFI policy leaders forum. | Newsreel

Dire skills shortage looms without new job pathways

Queensland is facing a “dire” shortage of skilled labour over the next 20 years without a radical overhaul of education and training pathways. The leaders of two

Lecturer focuses on future of fashion in Finland

A QUT fashion lecturer and acclaimed theatre costume designer will spend 2025 in Finland on a fellowship funded by the European Union to explore new technologies in her

Pacific ‘cities’ formed before European influence

Pacific island communities formed “cities” long before European influence and far earlier than previously thought. New research by the Australian National University

Rogue waves found to be common at sea

Many people probably still have nightmares about “that wave” in the movie The Perfect Storm. The site of George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg’s fishing boat trying to

Young women and smart kids resisting exercise

Women and high academic achievers are dropping out of exercise at above-average rates as they move into adulthood, putting their long-term health at risk. Research from

‘Pioneering model’ for university towns unveiled

Southern Cross University has revealed a bold, new vision for its Lismore campus, describing it as a “pioneering model” for regional university towns. The Master

Mother and calf humpback whales. | Newsreel

Noisy oceans threaten future whale migrations

Growing ocean noise levels are interfering with communication between marine animals and could have a future “catastrophic” impact on whale populations. A study

Surprising findings on human planetary impact

In a famous dialogue on the state of the environment, comedian George Carlin predicted that eventually Planet Earth would tire of human activity and wipe us out as a

Community service burns bright for Bougoure

Within a month of announcing her candidacy for a seat on the Western Downs Regional Council, Sophie Bougoure, was standing shoulder-to-shoulder with neighbours as the

Basketball team hugs on court. | Newsreel

Team hugs boost basketball free throw success

Basketballers are more likely to land a free throw if they get a pat on the back or a hug before the shot. A research team led by the University of Basel made the

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