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.
Higher education at a crossroads
Australians are flocking to higher education in rising numbers, according to an Australian government report into admissions. In late 2011 the Australian government released a report that found applications for higher education had increased by 10,000 that year, highlighting the increased popularity of university attendance in Australia.
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.
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.
International student enrolments continue to fall
The high Australian dollar, safety concerns and increased competition from American universities blamed.
Australian universities challenged to grow with Asia
Since 2009 the number of international students choosing to come to Australia has steadily been decreasing but Australian universities are still well positioned to grow with Asia.
Queensland primary schools to thrive under change
Opinions vary on the benefits of moving grade seven from primary to high school
Fee hike could mean trouble for science students
A recent report by the Grattan institute has suggested that students studying certain areas to do not provide extensive public benefit should be paying more for uni. However, the justifications for this change may not hold true in certain fields, especially science.
Job opportunities rely on experience
The Australian employment rate has decreased over the last two years, so Jac digital reporter Adam Robinson prepares students for future employment.
Should students pay more for education?
A new report released by the Grattan Institute, says that by the middle of this decade tertiary education subsidies will have cost taxpayers $7 billion, but it was unclear why students should have their education paid for by the public.
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.
Paying for kindy costs Queensland’s chance to catch up
The Queensland government has been struggling to catch up with other high-achieving states; the introduction of prep, the entrance age for year 1 being raised by six months, and year 7 being introduced into high school are all part of the education reform to cater for this goal. However, Queensland Teachers Union Vice President Julie Brown says that it doesn’t matter what high school moves are being made, for as long Queenslander’s pay for kindergarten – we will always be behind.
Fewer jobs for nurses
The current lack of vacancies in Australia’s professional work place is halting employment prospects for newly exited tertiary educated students.
Year 7 to high school: difficult but necessary
Dan McMahon, the principal of high school Shalom College, insists that moving Year 7 into high school is vital for the improvement of our education system.
UQ students drive to class
University of Queensland (UQ) students are choosing to drive to university rather than catch public transport.
University graduates do better in recession
New research has revealed that the global recession had a far smaller impact on people with university degrees compared to those without.
Social media presssures newspapers
Social media has undoubtedly solidified its position as a pivotal medium within the communications landscape of the future. What was once a question of ‘if’ advancing technologies would bring about the demise of traditional newspapers is now a question of ‘when’.
Students irritated by public transport delays
Students suffer daily delays to University as Brisbane’s public transport lacks reliability and capacity.
Three Minute Thesis to stream live
The University of Queensland’s Three Minute Thesis competition will be streaming live on JACdigital and JACradio on Tuesday September 18.
UQ students withdraw from elections
At least 60 candidates for the upcoming University of Queensland (UQ) student election have withdrawn their nominations and publicly protested today.
Ekka ‘experience’ leads to jobs
Channel 9 is again working with students from the UQ School of Journalism and Communication, in honing their broadcast television skills.
Show girl dazzles again
Celebrating their 30th year, the Miss Show Girl pageant is looking for a new face again
