Going Back: Fiction by Grace Hammond
The first time, it happened like this: “I think I’m taking the offer.” I looked at you. “That’s your decision?” “I guess it is.” The cars whispered past us on…
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Simplifying Recycling
By Elyssa Weavers Recycling has always been complicated; there is a long list of items that can and cannot be put into the yellow bins, some of which seem quite contradictory. You may think, “why can I recycle soft…
You Can Be Anything: Memoir by K. Marie
K. Marie is an emerging writer currently studying at QUT. Her usual work delves into the essence of growing up as a woman as well as exploring her experience as a ‘third culture kid’. She hopes to one day publish YA…
Read What You Love This Book Lovers Day
August 9th marks Book Lovers Day, although it is sometimes referred to as National Book Lovers Day in Americentric media. Don’t worry, I hadn’t heard of it until just recently either. The day is intended to be an unofficial celebration…
The Space I Take Up
by Emma Nayfie I’m 11 years old when I realise that I take up too much space. Mum takes me straight from school to buy an outfit for my impending Confirmation at St Mary’s Catholic Church. One of eight girls…
Brilliant, Bad and Just a Little Bit Mad
Disney’s Cruella, with all the ingredients of a pulp film, manages to be something more. By Olivia Wooldridge Themes of female empowerment, embracing one’s true nature and blood being thicker than water are not what come to mind when one thinks…
How To Do The Lifeline Bookfest – Like a Pro
By Lilian Martin Brisbane’s Lifeline Bookfest was sorely missed in June 2020 and again in January this year owing to COVID-19. Happily, the rickety tables stacked with pre-loved books will return to the cavernous halls of the Brisbane Convention Centre…
A Better Blended Learning Approach in Universities is Sorely Needed: Olivia Brumm
The hasty transition to online learning last year utterly destabilised university life. For many sandstone institutions, it was largely uncharted territory. However, the Queensland University of Technology seemed better positioned than most for a smooth transfer to online delivery; after…
Liberation Now! Trans Day of Visibility 2021
Trans Day of Visibility is an annual international celebration of trans awareness and pride. On 31 March 2021 we celebrate with trans and gender diverse people across Australia by sharing stories, starting conversations, and attending events. The following is a…
On Creation
People often say that Earth must have been created because it is so conducive to life. There are several physical constants that – if varied by even 0.0001% – would make life absolutely unsustainable; the atmosphere would be too hot,…
