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17 September 2024

Our cities are losing the small, colourful songbirds that give us the most joy

Urbanisation in Brisbane is causing a decline in colorful, melodious bird species, particularly small ones. The loss of green spaces and increased infrastructure threatens the birds that enhance urban life.

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12 September 2024

$6.8 million grant for world-first Spinal Injury Project trial

A world-first trial to help improve the lives of Australians living with a debilitating spinal cord injury is a step closer with a $6.8 million Medical Research Future Fund grant.

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2 September 2024
Farmer

Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?

Droughts, fires, and floods can have devastating consequences for farmers’ mental health. The suicide rate for Australian farmers is also almost 59 per cent higher than the general population, and research has confirmed a link between farmer suicides and extreme weather.

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28 August 2024

Risks faced by women using anabolic steroids in Australia

A new study published in Drug and Alcohol Review has revealed critical insights into the challenges and risks faced by...

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27 August 2024
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26 August 2024
Cover

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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23 August 2024

Early retirement of coal plants can be profitable for investors

Griffith Asia Institute research offers insight into the financial viability of accelerating the transition from coal to renewable energy in developing Asian economies.

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19 August 2024
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19 August 2024
Right to disconnect

Unplugged: Navigating the ‘Right to Disconnect’ in Australia

The “Right to Disconnect” legislation set to take effect across Australia on August 26, 2024, marks a significant shift in how we approach work-life balance and digital connectivity.

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29 July 2024
Maddie Harding testing steroid samples in the lab

World first in steroid-related harm reduction  

A focus on harm reduction has led to a world-first steroid-testing service being offered in Brisbane.  Launched by Griffith University’s...

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