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26 August 2024
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Train in vain: The end of the car dependent music festival?

Poor ticket sales, high running costs, insurance premiums, changing consumer preferences, and cost of living pressures are most cited as reasons the Australian music festival industry is in crisis. But there is another factor. Getting huge crowds to and from distant music festival sites by car presents significant challenges for both organisers and visitors.

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20 August 2024

Have transport woes dampened iconic music festivals’ spirits? 

Findings to explore transport issues and alternatives facing stricken Australian music festivals.

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11 June 2024
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29 February 2024
'The Gabba' in Woolloongabba, Brisbane

From white elephants to a sustainable legacy

The scrutiny of infrastructure planning for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics is intensifying. In alignment with the International Olympic Committee's emphasis on sustainability and legacy, venues must prioritise plans that ensure a lasting positive impact, conforming to the standards of the 'the new norm'.

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14 January 2024

Preparing for extreme weather

The Australian summer is frequently accompanied by extreme weather risks. Residents must understand their risks, stay informed through warning systems, and have disaster plans tailored to specific threats says Professor of Disaster Management, Iain MacKenzie.

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31 October 2023

New interactive report shows financial vulnerability hotspots across Australia

The newly released CofFEE Financial Resilience Barometer reveals locations experiencing hardship and financial vulnerability across Australia.

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14 June 2022
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1 February 2022

Mining liquid gold in city parklands

Griffith University researchers are part of a new trial to turn human urine into fertiliser in city parklands, reshaping the future of wastewater infrastructure.

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22 November 2021
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8 October 2021
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