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Universities back sustainability movement

Sep 20, 2018 by jessicamclaughlin97 Leave a Comment

Waste facilities at the University of the Sunshine Coast

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...]

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Eco Expo returns to promote sustainable living

Sep 10, 2018 by jessicamclaughlin97 Leave a Comment

Plastic Free Boy at Eco Expo

JESSICA MCLAUGHLIN Environmentalists around Brisbane are getting ready to flock to this year's Eco Expo for a weekend of sustainable fun. The event, which takes place at the Brisbane Showgrounds from Friday 14 September to Sunday 16 September, … [Read more...]

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Writer’s festival event puts focus on ecology

Sep 6, 2018 by isabellachenggu Leave a Comment

Author Darryl Jones

ISABELLA CHENG The Brisbane Writers Festival is back this week, bringing literary fans in touch with more than 200 international and local writers through a series of special events held around Brisbane. This year’s festival theme is “what the … [Read more...]

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Brisbane Christian Ministers call for G20 climate change focus

Sep 6, 2014 by ainsliemulholland2014

AINSLIE MULHOLLAND Eleven Christian ministers from five Brisbane churches sent a letter to the Federal Government petitioning for climate change to be added to the G20 summit agenda. The Spokesman for the ministers Dean of St Johns Anglican … [Read more...]

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