OLIVIA SIVA We all know it, but we don’t often talk about it; posts to social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can create a posed, edited, unrealistic snapshot of an individual’s life. This superficial “social … [Read more...]
Inspiring student represents Vision Australia at UN
Sep 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
BRITTINY EDWARDS At 23 years of age, Santiago Velasquez has walked the Kokoda trail, cycled 90km for charity, founded a tech company, given a TedxQUT talk, and spoken at the UN, all while not being able to see. Mr Velasquez was born … [Read more...]
Technology brings education to life
Oct 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
SHILOH PAYNE Young minds are being shaped by technology like never before, with e-books, apps and online educational games replacing traditional learning methods. Local developers are working to meet the demand for quality offerings, with … [Read more...]
Fans suit up for Oz Comic-Con
Sep 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
LOUIS MITCHELL-TURNER Oz Comic-Con is back in Brisbane this weekend, giving locals a chance to dress up as their favourite pop culture characters, meet some celebrities and get their hands on all manner of themed merchandise. Yesterday was the … [Read more...]
Universities back sustainability movement
Sep 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
JESSICA MCLAUGHLIN Universities around Queensland are moving towards a more sustainable future, as the younger section of the population increases the pressure to go green. While it has become commonplace to see the state’s universities … [Read more...]
A digital age of stress relief
Sep 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
SHILOH PAYNE Australians are going online in search of relief from our most common mental health condition - anxiety. BeyondBlue reports more than two million Australians suffer from anxiety, but some are finding comfort through a relatively new … [Read more...]
NSW surf towns say ‘no’ to shark nets
Sep 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
TOM ROBERTS Following a drop in community support for shark nets on the NSW North Coast and the state government’s decision last month not to carry out a third shark net trial, experts and residents are looking to alternative technologies to keep … [Read more...]
More than a game: the rise of eSports
Sep 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
MITCHELL BARNES The search for professional gamers has moved into the classroom, with a new eSports league introduced to Australian high schools. The Australian eSports league has created a high school competition - known as the AEL High School … [Read more...]
Festival opens doors to virtual world
Aug 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
GABRIELLE ZGRAJEWSKI Following a sell-out debut year in 2017, the Australian Virtual Reality Film Festival (AVRFF) has wrapped up another successful event at Brisbane Powerhouse, keeping fans of the virtual reality genre up to date with the latest … [Read more...]
Australia detected more than its share of pre-Games dope cheats
Apr 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
GEORGIA COSTI and ERIN SEMMLER Australia might well be a gold medallist in doping detection, according to figures released by organisers yesterday. CEO of the Australian Sports Anti-doping Authority (ASADA) David Sharpe advised that three … [Read more...]
