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Brisbane’s Lone Pine Sanctuary has embarked on a program that will give kids the chance to get up close to Australian wildlife on their school holidays. The Sanctuary is running a “Junior Keeper” program, that will give young animal lovers the chance to help care for the animals for a day. Suraya Daly reports. A group of Brisbane scientists has developed a way to remove radioactive materials from water – a technique, they say, could help clean up contaminated sites around the world. The new process uses nanotube technology to filter the toxins out of the radioactive water. Claudia Kirkman reports. A maths program developed by researchers from the Queensland University of Technology is revolutionising the way maths is taught to Indigenous students. Teachers who participated in the program met at QUT today to celebrate its success. Erin Smith reports. The first visual arts scholarship aimed at launching the careers of promising student painters has been announced at Queensland University of Technology. The scholarship was donated by late Sunshine Coast painter Hilde Chenhall. Peter van Rosendal reports. By Jacqueline Allen The Australian Government has passed new legislation that could see compulsory fees of up to $250 charged to university students annually. The Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Bill 2010 will allow universities to charge their students up to $250 per annum to fund non-academic student services such as sport, welfare and advocacy. A writer-in-residence at the Queensland University of Technology is set to increase the profile of urban Aboriginal women in Australian literature. Sydney-based author, Doctor Anita Heiss, has just started a four week term at QUT. Maggie Lighezzolo reports. One of India’s biggest film stars has been recognised by Queensland University of Technology. Amitabh Bachchan, who first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the ‘angry young man’ of Hindi cinema, today received QUT’s highest honorary award. Ellie Whitton reports. The Queensland University of Technology is helping out disadvantaged students with a series of free breakfasts, as part of Anti-Poverty Week. Social justice advocates say there are fears of a spike in Australia’s poverty rate when new census data is released next year, because of the global financial crisis and other events. Tom Gillespie reports. With the annual schoolies event looming, high school students have been reminded of the importance of road safety. The RACQ has re-enacted a car crash to show students the shocking reality of a road smash. Elodie Boal has this report. University students are feeling the pressure with end of year exams just around the corner. For those looking for a little extra luck Jacaranda trees may have the answer. Danika Ferguson reports. |
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