Investigative
Investigative journalism pieces produced by students at School of Journalism and Communication at The University of Queensland.
Toll paid for gift of life
IT’S 3am Sunday as a third patient gets wheeled into the operating theatre at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. The night had been particularly ... Read More
A long wait home
“I DON’T usually like eating these types of salads,” Brendan said as he pointed at his plate with a plastic fork. “It’s been a while ... Read More
Mental illness: under-reported, under-observed
IN 2011 the police found ‘Jane’, naked and fearing for her life on the streets of Brisbane. She told the officers that somebody, or something, ... Read More
Paramedic pain
CONSTABLE Leanne Hay knows to expect a bit of chaos when she starts her shift for the Gold Coast Police. Fatalities are a sombre reality ... Read More
Vanity sizing
LINDSEY Turnbull, 26, hesitated before trying on the dress of her dreams. Long, elegant and eye-wateringly expensive, it was also a size 8 – a ... Read More
Breaking the cycle
LIKE most people, Jason never expected to be homeless. But eight months ago, the unexpected became a harsh reality. It’s mid-afternoon in inner city Brisbane ... Read More