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February

Sexual assault sentencing doesn't meet community expectations: UniSC research
11 Feb

Queensland’s rape and sexual assault sentencing practices do not align with community expectations nor address the needs of victim-survivors, according to a report informed by University of the Sunshine Coast research.

Image: François Brassard
The Huntsman spider – our hidden and hairy heroes
10 Feb

With eight very long legs, the ability to dart like lightning, and the name “hunts man”, it’s no wonder this iconic Australian arachnid is as feared as it is well-known.

From pets to pests – understanding Australian cockroaches
7 Feb

Cockroaches are essential to the Australian outdoors, playing crucial roles as decomposers and being a key food source for other animals – but they can also be unwanted guests in our homes.

New student clinic to offer free dietary advice in Moreton Bay
5 Feb

People in the Moreton Bay region aiming to improve their health or sports performance can gain individualised dietary advice based on latest evidence when a new clinic opens at UniSC Moreton Bay.

Homeowners across state urged to 'mitigate risk now' as insurers gauge flood impacts
4 Feb

As insurance firms assess the impacts of the North Queensland floods, UniSC business experts warn of flow-on financial effects across the state - and explain how homeowners can mitigate the risks.

Learning lessons from the environment
4 Feb

Brendon Munge has dedicated his life to outdoor environmental studies.

National Apology Day artwork featuring three children's handprints in yellow, red and black.
A brief background to National Apology Day
30 Jan

The National Apology happened less than two decades ago but already the events surrounding this moment of modern history seem to be slipping from our collective memory.