Inside the life of a topless barmaid
Women of all shapes and sizes work as topless barmaids, but they have two things in common – confidence and a desire for easy money.
The changing face of higher education
With increased competition from online and international universities, Australia’s tertiary education system may be in need of change.
Proposed security laws spark backlash
The past and present of Australian national security legislation.
Gymnast tells of lessons from London
While most athletes concentrate solely on their training, Olympic gymnast Jefferis is juggling training, a university masters and still has time to mentor the local youth.
Brisbane public transport fails to deliver
Students from the University of Queensland (UQ) St Lucia campus are angry and frustrated at Translink and Queensland Rail services.
Brisbane’s music it is a-changing
Music venues are closing and musicians are having to work harder and smarter to be able to support their rock and roll dreams.
Australia’s game-changing industry goes casual
Australia is on the frontier of a multi-billion dollar internationally recognised games industry, with the economic importance of interactive media games set to increase with the growth of popularity of mobile gaming.
Happy to be part of a ‘very multicultural society’
Four young Muslim men discuss their experiences in Australia
Decision on national security nears
The implications of the National Security Inquiry from a governmental, public, academic, and journalistic perspective.
Queensland steps backward on gay rights
An interactive timeline showing Queensland’s LGBTI rights from the past to present.
New bar gives Brisbane something to sing about
The Southside Tea Room is the new place to go for intimate live music shows. The owners, members of prominent Brisbane band The Grates, bring their passion for music and all things quirky to the table in this gem of a venue.
Students break down public transport
Students at the University of Queensland are gradually increasing their use of public transport, hear what they have to say.
The long history of Australia’s Muslim community
Islam is not a new addition to Australian religious landscape, they do in fact have a long history on the continent.
3am lockout ‘bad legislation’
The effect of the Fortitude Valley’s 3am lockout legislation remains in question as patrons voice their discontent
Costs and new roads means fewer catch the bus
Despite multiple improvements to Brisbane’s public transport network the number of people using the system is falling.
AFP drug crackdown a double edged sword
In recent months the Australian Federal Police have been rewarded with an increase in drug busts in response to their crackdown on illicit party drugs such as MDMA and cocaine.
Brisbane music ain’t dead
For the past decade, the Brisbane music, art and culture scene has been looked upon by many cities within Australia and around the world as extremely far behind and has often been perceived as the type of place creative minds escape from, and those looking to settle down, flock to.
Muslims are more likely to be swing voters.
Muslims are more likely to vote for a politician based on their policy than their party according to Muslim leaders.
Silk Road takes drugs deals online
A website removes all face-to-face interaction and enables people around the world to conduct drug deals online
Band and DJ numbers outweigh demand
DJ’s and bands are struggling to stay financially viable as venue closures force greater competition for limited gigs.
Private schools prove stronger for sport
Despite government funding efforts it seems that private schools still trump the state school sport funding programs.
Lack of parking angers student commuters
University students who travel into campus on public transport are struggling to find a car park at their local train station and bus stop.
Teachers divided on year 7 to high school
The decision by the Queensland Government to move Year 7 into high school from 2015 has received a number of different responses from teachers.
