By Millie Muroi Every seat that has changed hands in the election and the seats in the balance.Credit: Marija Ercegovac Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Labor has swept to a second term in government after a massive swing across the country delivered Anthony Albanese and his party a huge majority We’ll keep updating here in real time as each seat is called bringing you the full list of seats that change hands – and keep a firm eye on the seats too close to call as counting resumes Monday Follow our live coverage of the 2025 federal election here. Labor has swept to a second term in government after a massive swing across the country delivered . We\\u2019ll keep updating here as each seat is called, bringing you the full list of seats that change hands \\u2013 and keep a firm eye on the seats too close to call as counting resumes Monday. Link copiedShareShare resultsBy chief election analyst Antony Green posted Fri at 2:00pmFriday 2 May 2025 at 2:00pmFri 2 May 2025 at 2:00pm Updated 1h ago1 hours agoMon 5 May 2025 at 12:05pm updated 1h ago1 hours agoMon 5 May 2025 at 12:05pm | Griffith covers 57 sq.km of inner-city suburbs on the south side of the Brisbane River. The electorate extends along the river from Morningside to Fairfield. It includes the suburbs of Bulimba, Norman Park, Carina, Holland Park, Coorparoo, Woolloongabba, Kangaroo Point, South Brisbane, West End, Dutton Park and Greenslopes. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining.) The Greens recorded two-candidate preferred majorities at all 36 polling places used, rising above 70% in eight. Results ranged from 51.6% at the Bulimba Community Centre to 79.5% at the Latvian Hall in Woolloongabba.(Click on polling place for results) Raised locally and again living locally, Coffey has extensive experience in both the public service and the non-profit sector. She was most recently the CEO of a national youth mental health charity and spent 13 years working for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation for over 13 years. She became a Goodbye to MS Ambassador after being diagnosed with MS in 2014. Bishop is a pharmaceutical researcher, former business owner and rock band member. He previously ran for the state seat of Bulimba in 2020, lives in Murarrie with his family and states that he brings a wealth of private sector experience both in Australia and overseas. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueIt was a fast start for the Blacks as after a mistake from the Reddies Lyniana Kolomaka was able to find her way over while after a strong break down the wing from Lina Smith she was able to pass the ball off to send Minata Misi over Lavina Siale and Smith were able to score inside the final five minutes of the first half to see the Blacks head into the break with a 24-0 lead Jeni Robertson made the use of space out wide to get the scoring underway in the second half while a 50m break from Amy Fowler all but wrapped up the game Siale was able to score her double while another saw the Blacks make a strong start to the season with a 44-point win The Blacks were able to make a strong start to their season with a massive win over Reddies to kick off their season. Picture by Liam WarrenNew coach Chris McGregor was happy to see how the new side was able to come together for their first game of the season and I think 10 of the 22 haven't played in the last three or four years and today was about giving the girls some experience." Keeping the Reddies' outfit scoreless was one of the goals with the game largely locked up early in the second half "Really happy with how we defended and the effort to keep them to nil," he said "That was the main thing that we talked about at halftime in keeping our defensive work rate high McGregor knows his side still has a bit of work ahead of them with a tough run of fixtures The Blacks will spend the next four games on the road starting with a clash against Wagga City and then the grand final rematch against Waratahs They will then round out their first month of the season with a trip to Tumut As someone with an underlying passion about sport it is a privilege to report on the sporting landscape around the MIA Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Today's top stories curated by our news team. Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. The latest news, results & expert analysis. 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Ready to read from 5am! sales manager at Nutrien Harcourts in Griffith with his vendor Picture suppliedConsumer confidence in the housing market is rebounding due to interest rate cuts and further cuts on the horizon with real estate agents across the Riverina recording record sales All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueBuying and selling, rentals and commercial properties are all recording strong market trends making it a paradise for some and almost an impossibility for others Albury and Deniliquin markets have recorded similar trend across the board Big River Real Estate sales agent Jesse Taylor in Deniliquin said the market to date is "absolutely flying" "We've sold 16 properties in the last three months "Sales in the $700,000 to over a million range in the high price brackets are moving well "In terms of investors and renovators the properties in the lower range around $200,000 onwards are a mixed bag." Mr Taylor believes people are resetting after 2024 and when it comes to the rental market he said it's nearly impossible to crack "As soon as we put a property up we get obliterated," he said "It takes us nearly a week's worth of work to try and sort it out." Deniliquin has a lot of vacant shops and buildings when it comes to commercial property but Mr Taylor said the smaller commercial shops are going ok "It's the big commercial ones that struggle with affordability and interest The Albury market is following a similar trend with Stean Nicholls Real Estate director Nicholas Clark saying it's one of the strongest starts to the year that they have had "The housing market is very strong in the lower to mid-range of properties "Interstate and national investment is strong with investors from Sydney Melbourne and Canberra buying properties in that mid range "The $800,000 to $1.2 million range are also moving well with families looking to upsize and grow." Thurgoona and East Albury are all attracting strong interest while the northern areas such as North Albury and Lavington are experiencing a lot of investor demand The rental market in Albury is reflective of the current market trends with Mr Clark saying vacancies are minimal "We have a rental portfolio of more than 600 properties with a vacancy rate of 0.25 per cent," he said Mr Taylor indicated that the Albury commercial markets had slowed down over the past 12 to 18 months but confidence was returning and the market is starting to bounce back Robert Cavallaro says that being a little bit more isolated reduces the number of houses on the market at any one time The housing market sales are flying in Deniliquin according to Jesse Taylor from Big River Real Estate."Given that we have such a strong economy because of our diversity with irrigation and the industries that surround us so there is a housing shortage most of the time,"he said first home buyers are still strong as opposed to the cost of building a new home and that keeps the established market up." Mr Cavallaro called the rental market in Griffith a "tough gig" "There is always a line-up of people waiting to look at rentals," he said "There is also good constant capital growth each year." When it comes to commercial property in Griffith Mr Cavallaro said there was a real shift forming from retail to a growing hospitality precinct "It's a little bit sad when you go through the main street of Griffith and the retail shops are closed," he said "We are finding there is more of a shift to food outlets as opposed to retail in the main street." Mr Cavallaro believes the hubs and plazas have created a place for shoppers to find a central point for everyone to do their shopping creating a shift in retail traffic away from the main street our advantage is that Griffith is so economically strong so people love going out for food and drinks," he said "So I think it will be a shift from the main street being a major retail outlet to more of a food hub." the Wagga market seems to be taking a much more conservative approach according to One Agency agent Harry Mangelsdorf "Buyer activity has been down since the election date call," he said "We've seen a little bit of a ripple effect from that as well as the school holidays people kind of checked out for that period "I believe once the election has wrapped up there will be more confidence and stability in the market." A journalist living in Deniliquin and loving a hybrid role with The Daily Advertiser in Wagga Wagga Today's top stories curated by our news team Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over Your digital replica of Today's Paper The Care Economy CRC is a $129 million partnership of 60 organisations across Australia, collaborating on care technology, data solutions, and workforce initiatives. The consortium aims to develop and implement innovative solutions to improve care over the next decade. Professor Wendy Moyle from Griffith University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery said the University will work with 60 leading technology organisations, research institutions, and service providers to advance care technology, Apps, and interfaces to enhance the health workforce. “As the deputy leader of the Technology Solutions program, I am eager to collaborate with a team of research and industry experts to develop high-quality products that will transform the care sector,” Professor Moyle said. The Care Economy CRC will work through three connected programs: Griffith University’s team will be predominately involved in the Technology Solutions program with Professor Moyle as the Deputy Lead and Workforce Innovation. The industry-driven research will address challenges identified by service providers, build workforce capability to maximise the impact of technology, and develop products and services for the global market. Partners include leading technology organisations and research institutions working together with aged care, community healthcare, disability services, early childhood education, family services, housing, mental health, wellbeing, and youth services. Headquartered at La Trobe University in the Research and Innovation Precinct, the CRC will support development of care technology, Apps and interfaces, connected information systems, navigation and decision support tools alongside workforce skills development, and new technology-enabled models of care. “The Care Economy CRC has brought together a broad coalition who, working together, can improve care in these important sectors. We express our gratitude to La Trobe University for the work that has gone into bringing together these parties who can drive change,” said Care Economy CRC Chair, Deena Shiff. Read More 23 Apr, 2025 Health + Wellbeing Youth need the truth about illegal nicotine pouches Griffith University’s Blurred Minds Academy have released an evidence-informed module to address the dangers of a new addictive and illegal... Read More 14 Apr, 2025 Health + Wellbeing Neck strength testing should be included in concussion prevention Griffith University researchers have found weaker neck strength is a risk factor for concussion and higher head impacts in rugby... All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueA fourth person has been charged over an alleged shooting in Hillston in late 2024 detectives arrested a 26-year-old man on Monday He was taken to Broken Hill Police Station and charged with special aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence - inflict grievous bodily harm and participate in a criminal group to commit criminal activity It comes after Murrumbidgee Police District officers formed Strike Force Bettles to investigate an alleged shooting at a home in Burns Street The 26-year-old was refused bail to appear before Wentworth Local Court on Monday Journalist with previous experience working for mastheads in Tumut, Temora and Lake Cargelligo. Local to the area. Send me your news tips at allan.wilson@areanews.com.au By William Davis, Catherine Strohfeldt and Rosanna Ryan Ross Vasta (Bonner MP).Credit: William Davis Labor’s victory came through winning several key electorates in the Greater Brisbane area – from the Coalition and from the Greens Here’s the state of play in some of the most tightly contested seats The seat of Brisbane takes in inner-city suburbs including riverside New Farm and Newstead plus the CBD and parts of Stafford and Bardon Greens MP Stephen Bates took the seat from the LNP’s Trevor Evans in the progressive party’s historic Brisbane sweep prompting leader Adam Bandt to declare a “Greenslide” Corflutes outside New Farm State School in the electorate of Brisbane.Credit: Rosanna Ryan Labor’s Madonna Jarrett – who also ran at the last election –appears to have triumphed in the rematch Griffith was held by Labor for almost a quarter of a century – with former PM Kevin Rudd serving 15 years – before Max Chandler-Mather won the seat from Terri Butler in 2022 The renter- and apartment-dominated suburbs of West End South Brisbane and Woolloongabba fall within the boundaries as does a mortgage-heavy belt spanning Bulimba Griffith election corflutes outside Brisbane State High School in South Brisbane.Credit: Thom Ryan Chandler-Mather made an impression as a Greens firebrand and the party’s spokesperson for housing most recently served as chief executive of a national youth mental health charity held by the conservative Liberal Party or its Queensland successor from urban riverside areas near the University of Queensland campus to more affluent suburbs where at least 80 per cent of residents are home owners A corflute for Ryan MP Elizabeth Watson-Brown near the University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus.Credit: Catherine Strohfeldt Former architect Watson-Brown faced off against the LNP’s candidate and former school principal Rebecca Hack who ran for Labor Rumours he was losing his home base dogged Peter Dutton since the election was announced in late March it shaped up as one of the tightest races in the south-east Polling booths in Peter Dutton’s electorate of Dickson were quiet on election day Starting a half-hour drive north of Brisbane’s CBD Dickson includes the City of Moreton Bay suburbs of Albany Creek Labor’s Ali France has been creeping up on Dutton since her first try in 2019 Dickson was also contested by a handful of independent and minor party candidates including Climate 200-backed independent Ellie Smith Ross Vasta from the LNP is Bonner’s longest serving MP He won the seat when it was first created in 2004 but regained it in 2010 and had held it since The seat on Brisbane’s eastern fringe covers the bayside suburbs of Wynnum Anthony Albanese cuddles a child next to Labor candidate for Bonner in Brisbane Vasta appears set to be replaced by Kara Cook a lawyer who served as a Brisbane city councillor for the ward of Morningside until early 2023 Moreton was already considered a safe Labor seat and the party looks to have consolidated its hold with Julie-Ann Campbell elected following the retirement of long-serving MP Graham Perrett It includes inner-city suburbs like Yeronga Fairfield and Annerley and stretches south-west to Corinda and Oxley and south to Sunnybank and Kuraby with the South-East Freeway as its eastern border Anthony Albanese and fiancée Jodie Haydon visit Sunnybank Market Square with Moreton candidate Julie-Ann Campbell and Treasurer Jim Chalmers.Credit: Getty Images While the Greens had hopes of picking Moreton up as a fourth Brisbane seat candidate Remah Naji – a social worker and Justice for Palestine organiser – has been unsuccessful More than a third of Moreton residents are renters and more than 15 per cent have Chinese background Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter. Labor\\u2019s victory came through winning several key electorates in the Greater Brisbane area \\u2013 from the Coalition and from the Greens. Here\\u2019s the state of play in some of the most tightly contested seats. The seat of Brisbane takes in inner-city suburbs including riverside New Farm and Newstead, the well-heeled Clayfield and Hamilton, as well as Albion, Lutwyche, Bowen Hills, Kelvin Grove, Newmarket, Enoggera, Windsor, Wilston and Wooloowin, plus the CBD and parts of Stafford and Bardon. In 2022, Greens MP Stephen Bates took the seat from the LNP\\u2019s Trevor Evans in the progressive party\\u2019s historic Brisbane sweep, prompting leader Adam Bandt to declare a \\u201CGreenslide\\u201D. This time, Labor\\u2019s Madonna Jarrett \\u2013 who also ran at the last election \\u2013appears to have triumphed in the rematch, with help from a well-resourced campaign. Griffith was held by Labor for almost a quarter of a century \\u2013 with former PM Kevin Rudd serving 15 years \\u2013 before Max Chandler-Mather won the seat from Terri Butler in 2022. The renter- and apartment-dominated suburbs of West End, Kangaroo Point, South Brisbane and Woolloongabba fall within the boundaries, as does a mortgage-heavy belt spanning Bulimba, Norman Park, Carina, Camp Hill, Holland Park and Coorparoo. Chandler-Mather made an impression as a Greens firebrand and the party\\u2019s spokesperson for housing. His Labor challenger, Renee Coffey, most recently served as chief executive of a national youth mental health charity. Established as an electorate in 1949, Ryan was a blue seat \\u2013 that is, held by the conservative Liberal Party or its Queensland successor, the LNP \\u2013 for all but 11 months in 2001, until Elizabeth Watson-Brown won in 2022. The electorate covers two dozen suburbs, from urban riverside areas near the University of Queensland campus to more affluent suburbs where at least 80 per cent of residents are home owners. Former architect Watson-Brown faced off against the LNP\\u2019s candidate, barrister Maggie Forrest, and former school principal Rebecca Hack who ran for Labor. Rumours he was losing his home base dogged Peter Dutton, the federal opposition leader, since the election was announced in late March. With a margin of 1.7 per cent, it shaped up as one of the tightest races in the south-east. Starting a half-hour drive north of Brisbane\\u2019s CBD, Dickson includes the City of Moreton Bay suburbs of Albany Creek, Everton Hills, Ferny Hills, Kurwongbah, Murrumba Downs, Petrie, Strathpine and parts of Kallangur. Labor\\u2019s Ali France has been creeping up on Dutton since her first try in 2019. Dickson was also contested by a handful of independent and minor party candidates, including Climate 200-backed independent Ellie Smith. Ross Vasta from the LNP is Bonner\\u2019s longest serving MP. He won the seat when it was first created in 2004, lost it at the next election, but regained it in 2010 and had held it since, most recently on a 3.4 per cent margin. The seat on Brisbane\\u2019s eastern fringe covers the bayside suburbs of Wynnum, Manly and Lota, along with Tingalpa, Belmont, Carindale, Mansfield, Mount Gravatt, Wishart and Rochedale. Vasta appears set to be replaced by Kara Cook, a lawyer who served as a Brisbane city councillor for the ward of Morningside until early 2023. Moreton was already considered a safe Labor seat, and the party looks to have consolidated its hold with Julie-Ann Campbell elected following the retirement of long-serving MP Graham Perrett. It includes inner-city suburbs like Yeronga, Fairfield and Annerley and stretches south-west to Corinda and Oxley and south to Sunnybank and Kuraby, with the South-East Freeway as its eastern border. While the Greens had hopes of picking Moreton up as a fourth Brisbane seat, candidate Remah Naji \\u2013 a social worker and Justice for Palestine organiser \\u2013 has been unsuccessful. More than a third of Moreton residents are renters, 4.7 per cent identify as Muslim, like Naji, and more than 15 per cent have Chinese background, like Campbell. Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEthan Ang John Walker and Tom Read recently completed training at Goulburn Police Academy and say they were drawn to the MIA after hearing of the benefits The Murrumbidgee Police Districts new probationary officers John Walker, Ethan Ang, and Tom Read. Picture by Allan WilsonMr Ang, who is 22 years old, says he was excited to commence his first day in Griffith on Monday I wanted to find like-minded people and Griffith Mr Walker was eager to start what he believes will be a rewarding and fulfilling career "I wanted a job that would provide personal satisfaction," he said so I was partly influenced by them to join and starting out here will be of great benefit." Mr Read believes the country will be a perfect fit for him I wanted a career that was about helping people," he said previously working in roles from suit tailoring to tradesmen and the defence force Although they will be stationed in Griffith they could be sent to sites across the district All three are looking forward to getting to know the community "I was quite surprised that there is a community in Griffith that speaks Mandarin; I'm really impressed with how multicultural the place is Mr Walker says he was surprised by how many services and activities are available in the area so I'm also eager to try my skills at catching Murrumbidgee Cod in the rivers," he said The new recruits discuss what inspired them to join the force Picture by Allan WilsonMr Read is looking forward to putting the things he learnt at Goulburn into practice "One of the things I learned is you have to want this career to get it," Mr Read said and the friendships you make are valuable." The new constables are expected to be stationed in the area for three years little reality   1 May 2025 New research led by Griffith University argues that the term nature positive is being adopted more for political rhetoric and less for any real-life improvement in nature conservation published in Nature Portfolio Journal njpBiodiversity explores the tourism sector as an example.  The team, led by Emeritus Professor Ralf Buckley with co-authors from universities in Australia analysed the fine-scale political processes in the lead-up to CBD COP16 the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity which started in late 2024 and resumed in early 2025.  They distinguish “small-t tourism” – such as visitors and mobile tours in national parks – from “Big Tourism” which consists of multi-billion-dollar global corporations and political associations.    “Only 0.01% of the global tourism sector makes net positive contributions to conservation,” Professor Buckley said.    which is largely owned by the US$13 trillion private equity sector has net negative effects via land grabs.”  few tourism enterprises make net positive contributions to conservation and “nature positive” terms were being used for “marketing greenwash to delay and avoid environmental fees and regulations and to lobby for land grabs in public protected areas”.  Professor Buckley suggests Australia has adopted “nature positive” political terminology but in practice has failed to implement past promises to establish a new independent Environment Protection Agency.  “These findings are very timely in the lead-up to the Australian federal election given the importance of environmental concerns to the electorate but the very low performance by both major parties,” Professor Buckley said.     “Despite nature positive political rhetoric in reality the government significantly weakened its flagship environmental legislation just two days before the start of the election caretaker period.”   The study ‘Nature positive rhetoric, risk and reality: sector-scale political ecology at CBDCOP16’ has been published in njpBiodiverstiy.  Read More 08 Apr, 2025 Environment + Sustainability Study explores decline of insect populations in tropical forests Anthropogenic pressures, invasive species and climate change could have disastrous consequences for ecosystems globally. Read More 04 Apr, 2025 Environment + Sustainability One-third of Australia’s coastal terrestrial aquaculture at risk from sea level rise by 2100  Study estimates 98 per cent of prawn sites and 50 per cent of prawn production would be impacted Follow the live results in the federal election for the seat of Griffith Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535. Monday to Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe Greens firebrand Max Chandler-Mather conceded defeat in his inner-Brisbane electorate amid widespread and mostly unexpected gains for the Albanese government in what had been its weakest state SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. 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All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Blacks' supporters haven't had much to cheer about in the past 12 months but after a strong start in the opening 10 minutes they were able to score two quick tries through Viliami Ngu and Frederick TieTie The Reddies were able to hit back to reduce the margin to three points after a try to Petero Taitusi but that was the last of the success for the visitors as the Blacks started to run away with the game Andrew Fauoo and Oleni Ngungutau were able to push the margin out to 22-7 heading into the halftime break The momentum continued to flow in the direction of the Blacks as Mataora Loti-Rapana Tietie and Fauoo were able to score doubles while Kross Timoti also found his way over to see the Blacks walk away with a 76-7 win The Griffith Blacks reclaimed the Ben Groat Cup after starting the Southern Inland season with a big win over Reddies Picture by Liam WarrenAfter a tough season last year new coach Lama Lolotonga was happy to tick a win off early in the season "It has been a good preseason and the boys have been looking really fit," he said We knew we had to finish off the job after a strong start "The players really turned up and executed the game plan There are some good signs for the club going forward." The one point of concern for the side will be their discipline as they come to terms with cutting down on penalties which will hurt them against the top sides With the women's side coming away with a 44-0 win and seconds starting the day with a 25-0 win the Blacks started the season with a 'Black-out' The Blacks will have a tough test in round two when they travel Wagga to take on the Boiled Lollies Photo: AP PHOTODonald Trump has renewed his threat to annex Greenland by military force if necessary saying the US needs the large Arctic island "very badly" for national security All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueSpeaking to US broadcaster NBC he declined to rule out the use of military force but I don't rule out anything," he said on Sunday Denmark's King Frederik visited met with the new Greenlandic government last week (AP PHOTO)"Greenland is a very small amount of people But we need that for international security." Trump has been floating the idea of the US taking control of Greenland which is an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark and has previously suggested the use of military force as an option Trump sparked backlash from Europe with the idea of simply buying Greenland Greenland is part of the North American continent and extends into the Arctic The island is of great importance for the global climate and for military control of the Arctic It is also rich in resources such as rare earths important shipping routes run through the region The governments of Greenland and Denmark have vehemently rejected Trump's ambitions Trump has also expressed an interest in seeing Canada become part of the US and his repeated remarks on the matter are even thought to have swayed the country's recent election outcome the US president made it clear that he does not consider military force an option for Canada Nicotine pouches started appearing in Australia soon after vapes were banned and were quickly positioned online as distinct from vapes and cigarettes with some social media users touting the pouches as the ‘vape killer’ the nicotine pouches release a fast-acting synthetic nicotine into the bloodstream Research Fellow at Social Marketing at Griffith Dr James Durl said the products are marketed with bright colours and ‘fun’ flavours to fool young people into thinking the product is harmless “Nicotine pouches are highly addictive and unpredictable,” Dr Durl said “Product marketing online is awash with false messaging and it is so important young people are exposed to the reality tobacco companies try to make new nicotine products look harmless and safe using the same or similar tactics previously used to sell other products such as vapes and cigarettes nicotine pouches are falsely marketed as a safe way to quit vaping or cigarettes but in reality they are small white packets loaded with chemicals “These same companies sold vapes as an aid to quit cigarettes and are now pushing nicotine pouches to quit vapes.” Delivering the most up-to-date evidence on nicotine pouches the Blurred Minds Academy team have debunked many false claims and provided the following facts to help young people make informed decisions: The Blurred Minds Academy uses gamification to educate and transform student perspectives on vaping, alcohol and drugs, and the program is available to all Queensland state and non-state schools. Read More 27 Mar, 2025 Business + Government The internship program opening doors to international careers  The Griffith Asia Business Internship (GABI) program offers Griffith Business School students a transformative experience, immersing them in the dynamic... Read More 25 Mar, 2025 Business + Government Exploring career pathways with the Business Crawl  At Griffith Business School students are encouraged to explore diverse industries, connect with professionals, and gain experiences that shape their... a steady stream of voters have been filing through Griffith booths for the Federal election All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueHanwood P and C members and Hanwood Public School students with their delights on election day morning Picture by Allan WilsonAside from the opportunity to have their say on who should govern the country voters were eager to enjoy the delights on offer by numerous school P and Cs P and C members reported a steady flow of voters but things did appear to be quieter in contrast to the last Federal election indicating many had likely pre-voted during the week Stephanie Riggs and Amanda Westerbeck of the Yoogali P and C on election day Picture by Allan Wilson"Things have been well so far and many are going for the bacon and egg rolls; it's the first time we've had them offered for in an election," Yoogali P and C secretary Lauren Poscoliero said "We hope to see many more come through during the day." Other items on display included everything from cakes to lollies as well as the ever-popular democracy sausage Volunteers handing out how-to-vote cards at Hanwood Public School Picture by Allan Wilson"Lots of people have done their homework and know who they're voting for," how-to-vote volunteer Bob Sjollema said at Yoogali "I think the pre-polls were busier during the week The Area News was told that at Hanwood Public School a line-up was waiting for the gates to open that morning indicating many people were eager to have the deed sorted Hanwood P and C president Eleisha Collins said things had been constant and it's been steady from there," she said "I have to say we've had incredible support from our volunteer,s and we thank them," she said Your guide to where to find the sausages and cakes during the day can be found here. The SuperGEMS program was officially launched at Griffith University, with Supercars drivers, officials, and key female figures in the Supercars paddock in attendance. PremiAir Racing engineer Romy Mayer – the first female engineer to score a Supercars pole and podium – as well as up and coming female driver Summer Rintoule, were on hand, and were joined by seven-time Bathurst 1000 winner Craig Lowndes and current Brad Jones Racing driver Bryce Fullwood. SuperGEMS, operating under Griffith’s renowned Science on the GO! initiative, will connect female students from Years 9 and 10 across Southeast Queensland with industry professionals and will incorporate motorsport-related activities, offering students unique experiences that highlight the exciting opportunities within the world of motorsport. Anita Brant, STEM Outreach Manager for the Science on the Go program at Griffith said “SuperGEMS is about creating real-world connections between education and industry”. “By engaging students in hands-on, motorsport-focused STEM activities, we aim to ignite their passion for science and technology while showcasing the exciting career pathways available in motorsport,” she said. “Through the SuperGEMS program, we will be able to provide young women with direct access to the Supercars industry and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders who will drive the future of STEM and Supercars.” The program will be highlighted by mentorship opportunities with motorsport professionals, problem-solving projects featuring real-world scenarios faced by Supercars competitors, and experience days bringing students up close with the inner workings of the sport. “SuperGEMS represents a significant step forward in promoting diversity and innovation within our sport,” said Supercars COO, Tim Watsford. “The goal of SuperGEMS is to foster the growth of diversity within the industry by providing young women direct access to the sport in new and ambitious ways. “SuperGEMS students will be able to dissect real-world scenarios in the classroom, lean on the knowledge of Supercars personnel, and get up close with a number of key elements of the sport through our experience days. “We are privileged to have a number of brilliant women currently making waves in Australian motorsport, some of whom are here today, and we are looking forward to bringing this next generation of STEM leaders up to speed in the motorsport industry.” Read More 01 Apr, 2025 Corporate $35 Million Investment to Establish Health and Advanced Technology Research and Innovation Centre Griffith University is set to transform health and advanced technology innovation with the establishment of the Health and Advanced Technology... Read More 27 Mar, 2025 Corporate Second quantum revolution begins with launch of QUATRI   Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute (QUATRI) opens individuals over the age of 40 could add five years to their life according to a new study led by Griffith University researchers.   Physical activity has long been known to be good for health however estimates have varied regarding how much benefit could be gained from a defined amount of activity both for individuals and for populations.  This latest study used US-based accelerometry data to gain an accurate view of a population’s physical activity levels instead of relying on survey responses as per other studies and found the benefits were around twice as strong as previous estimates.   It found the most active quarter of people in the community had a 73 per cent lower risk of death than their least active counterparts.  a single one-hour walk could potentially return a benefit of around six additional hours of life.   Lead researcher Professor Lennert Veerman said this cohort had the greatest potential for health gains.   “If you’re already very active or in that top quartile an extra hour’s walk may not make much difference as you’ve already ‘maxxed out’ your benefit,” he said.    “If the least active quartile of the population over age 40 were to increase their activity level to that of the most active quartile however as 25 per cent of the population is already doing it.   “It can be any type of exercise but would roughly be the equivalent of just under three hours of walking per day.”  The research team suggested low levels of physical activity could even rival the negative effects of smoking with other research finding each cigarette could take 11 minutes from a smoker’s life.   a more active lifestyle could also offer protective effects against heart disease certain cancers and other chronic illnesses with the study’s findings highlighting a need for national physical activity guidelines to be revisited using these methods.   Dr Veerman said physical activity had been vastly underestimated in its capacity to improve health outcomes suggesting even modest increases in movement could lead to significant life-extension benefits.   “If there’s something you could do to more than halve your risk of death physical activity is enormously powerful,” he said.   “If we could increase investment in promoting physical activity and creating living environments that promote it such as walkable or cyclable neighbourhoods and convenient we could not only increase longevity but also reduce pressure on our health systems and the environment.”   The paper ‘Physical activity and life expectancy: a life-table analysis’ has been published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.  Read More 02 Apr, 2025 Health + Wellbeing Australia’s first AI in radiology trial secures landmark funding  In a ground-breaking advancement for Australian public healthcare, a collaborative research team from Griffith University and the Gold Coast Hospital... 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Read More 01 Apr, 2025 Health + Wellbeing $35 Million Investment to Establish Health and Advanced Technology Research and Innovation Centre Griffith University is set to transform health and advanced technology innovation with the establishment of the Health and Advanced Technology... Read More 26 Feb, 2025 Health + Wellbeing Novel therapy being tested for treating rheumatic fever Painful monthly penicillin injections could be a thing of the past with Griffith University researchers 15 Griffith University students have been offered New Colombo Plan scholarships for 2025 – the highest number the University has seen in a single year to date This record-breaking milestone underscores Griffith’s commitment to fostering global connections and empowering students to become leaders in the Indo-Pacific region and their future careers.  The New Colombo Plan is an initiative by the Australian Government which aims to enhance knowledge of the Indo-Pacific among Australian university students through scholarship programs for study of up to one year, language training and internships or mentorships, plus flexible mobility programs for both short and longer-term study, language study, internships, practicums and research.   The 2025 cohort will embark on diverse experiences across countries such as Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, and South Korea.  It was a very competitive process and the University was proud to see these 15 scholars embark on these new adventures.   The experience they gain will contribute to their academic growth and personal development while strengthening Australia’s ties with Indo-Pacific neighbours.  marking a critical step forward in the global fight to reduce suicide rates.  Led by Griffith University’s Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) and involving 62 experts across 27 countries the research focused on bridging the gap between research and real-world practice.  The result was a set of 82 expert-endorsed recommendations for designing delivering and evaluating suicide prevention interventions around the world.  said despite the wide availability of suicide prevention programs many were not achieving their full intention.   “We know suicide prevention is incredibly complex but we also know that simply having good programs is not enough,” she said.   and that is where these new recommendations can make a real difference.”  The recommendations were split into six key pillars:   Suicide remains a leading cause of death globally with the United Nations aiming to reduce suicide rates by one-third by 2030.   Co-researcher Professor Kairi Kõlves from AISRAP emphasised the need to go beyond identifying problems in suicide prevention to improving focus on how they are responded to.   “These recommendations could help shape future suicide prevention policies and programs especially in areas where resources are limited or where past efforts have fallen short,” she said.   “They have the potential to influence suicide prevention practices and save lives not only in Australia but around the world.”  The full research paper has been published in BMJ Public Health If you are struggling, support is available. Call:Lifeline: 13 11 14 – lifeline.org.auSuicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 – suicidecallbackservice.org.auBeyond Blue: 1300 22 636 – beyondblue.org.au Read More 14 Apr, 2025 Health + Wellbeing New $1.2 million medical accommodation facility at Chinchilla  New student accommodation buildings have been opened at Chinchilla Hospital enhancing the rural placement experience for Griffith University medical students... with a new Griffith University study allaying fears the technique could negatively affect feelings of empathy or willingness to support others.   Dr Jacob Keech is an expert in stress management and has been researching stress mindset — the way people perceive and believe stress affects them — since 2014 with the aim of improving people’s wellbeing and performance when faced with stress.    While stress has long been viewed in a negative light recent research has suggested reframing it as a potential motivator can lead to better outcomes including improved problem-solving skills and personal growth.  Dr Keech developed a stress mindset intervention — a 15-minute online program where participants are first educated about the positive and negative aspects of stress then taken through a series of imagery-based exercises where they visualise the positive consequences of stress in their own lives.  “Stress mindset interventions have shown promise in helping individuals manage their own stress more effectively,” Dr Keech said.   “There are likely to be benefits of viewing stress in a more balanced way considering both the positives and the negatives as opposed to strictly negative.”    questions have been raised as to whether there could be negative consequences to viewing stress as a productivity booster in particular regard to managers putting undue pressure on their staff.   “The idea that fostering a more positive stress mindset could lead people to downplay the struggles of others or be less supportive is an important concern,” Dr Keech said.  “Our findings suggest this is not the case though.”   Participants who underwent the stress mindset intervention were asked to evaluate the distress levels of a close friend and a colleague in hypothetical scenarios and indicate their likelihood of providing support.  The results showed participants in the intervention group were equally receptive to others’ stress and just as likely to offer assistance.   “While it may be beneficial to embrace stress as a motivational tool for personal growth we must always be cautious not to overload others with stress especially in managerial roles,” Dr Keech said.   “Our study showed we can promote a healthier mindset towards stress without creating negative consequences for the social or emotional wellbeing of those around us.”  The results of the study were recently published in the International Journal of Stress Management, contributing to the growing evidence supporting the use of stress mindset interventions to improve individual wellbeing and performance, while alleviating concerns of negative impacts on interpersonal relationships.  Read More 26 Feb, 2025 Health + Wellbeing Novel therapy being tested for treating rheumatic fever Painful monthly penicillin injections could be a thing of the past with Griffith University researchers, in collaboration with researchers at... All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice are appealing for footage or witnesses who may have been in the area of Watkins Avenue at or around the time of the incident Picture by Allan WilsonPolice say the 34-year-old was Argen Kuni Mr Kuni was found on Watkins Avenue in the early hours on Monday Officers say Mr Kuni was working in Australia as part of the PALM scheme. they appealed to the public and asked to speak with the drivers of two vehicles last seen travelling west along Watkins Avenue - a light-coloured utility possibly white or grey in colour and a dark coloured SUV Officers are also seeking the assistance of possible witnesses or those with dashcam or CCTV footage Emergency services were called to Watkins Avenue - near Grange Close - shortly after 4.20am on April 28 to find the man suffering multiple injuries A crime scene was established by officers attached to the Murrumbidgee Police District and an investigation into the circumstances with assistance from the Crash Investigation Unit Anyone with information, including those who may have been travelling along Jondaryan Avenue between 4am and 4.30am on April 28, is also urged to contact Griffith Police on 02 6969 4299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Backed by a $25 million grant from the South East Queensland Innovation Economy Fund this landmark project will also receive $10 million from Gold Coast City Council and significant support from Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) EDQ’s contribution will focus on supporting successful start-ups transitioning into scale-up businesses, further enhancing the Precinct’s reputation as a hub for transformative health and biotech advancements. HATRIC is poised to elevate the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct into one of Australia’s premier innovation precincts. By fostering collaboration between researchers, students, industry partners, and scale-ups, the Centre will accelerate translational research projects while creating unparalleled learning opportunities for students. With its focus on biomedical breakthroughs—spanning spinal injury repair, artificial ligaments, quantum technologies, and recycling medical waste – HATRIC will position the Gold Coast as a national leader in biomedical research and biotechnology. Acknowledging Collaborative EffortsThe success of this initiative reflects years of collaboration among Griffith University teams, government partners, and industry stakeholders. Special thanks go to Professor Bronwyn Harch and her team for their dedication in securing this grant. Read More 27 Mar, 2025 Corporate Second quantum revolution begins with launch of QUATRI   Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute (QUATRI) opens. Read More 18 Mar, 2025 Corporate Australia can benefit from offshore industries: study Study finds nearly 3 million km² of ocean space across 97 countries for offshore wind energy and aquaculture development Griffith University is renowned for its innovative approach to values-based leadership education and has been ranked number one globally as the leading MBA program on sustainability, and number one in Australia for online education.  The chair role was endowed by the Blackmore Family Foundation and forms an enduring leadership legacy to bring first-class executive education to Australia and drive ethical leadership.  With 20 years prior experience developing leadership programs at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Dr White brings the highest calibre of expertise, and will help to set a standard of executive business education which is usually sought offshore.  “It’s wonderful to be able to work with Griffith University and the Blackmore Family Foundation to deliver first-class leadership education in the Southern Hemisphere,” Dr White said.  “What attracted me to take the Chair of Business leadership position, and commit my time to this work, was the opportunity to help Griffith Business School achieve its potential.  “Griffith is purpose driven and ambitious in its drive to impact students, alumni and the world.  “Big organisations and business leaders need to take the world into the unknown and they are facing massive new challenges such as talent sourcing, new technology, and climate change, so it’s critical to disconnect from the work, and make time to see the bigger picture.”  The Leadership Summit series will host Australia’s most exemplary leaders and organisations, and as Chair, Dr White will focus on accelerating impactful leadership and identify opportunities for Australian and Asia Pacific-based leaders to learn from collective experience to reach their full potential.  Blackmore Family Foundation Co-Founder Marcus Blackmore AM said the appointment was a milestone for the Business Leadership Summit series.  “I am delighted to congratulate the new Blackmore Family Foundation Chair of Business, Dr Andrew White,” Mr Blackmore said.  “It is wonderful to see Dr White, a renowned international business expert, joining forces with Griffith Business School to bring the Business Leadership Summit vision to fruition.  “The summit will promote values-based culture which is one of the critical conditions for enduring leadership and should be embedded into the day-to-day function of leadership practice.”  The Evolve Summit scheduled for 12-14 October 2025 is the first of three invitation-only summits to be delivered over three years, and will feature Mr Marcus Blackmore AM, showcase Australian and international speakers, and provide the opportunity for reflection and development. Read More 18 Mar, 2025 Business + Government Lack of ‘know-how’ is one reason many young people didn’t register to vote in 2022 Three in ten Generation Z (Gen-Z) Australians who did not register for the 2022 federal election said they either did.. Griffith University That's half a century of delivering a transformative education experience to hundreds of thousands of students from around Queensland and expansion across South East Queensland right through to our future growth into the heart of Meanjin (Brisbane) and beyond We'll even be publishing a commemorative book to capture this moment in time where we can pause—only for a moment—to take stock of just how far we've come Griffith has been creating a brighter future for all for half a century I have been impressed by the passion that colleagues alumni and students have for our university and the impact made by Griffith through education and research we have grown from a single-campus institution of just 451 students to a comprehensive multi-campus community of tens of thousands whose successes span countless fields in countries around the world are proud ambassadors for the distinctive benefits of a Griffith education Our research has been ranked in the top hundred universities in the world in disciplines from nursing to tourism and hospitality to law Our work is grounded in our values: respect for our natural environment a commitment to making education accessible to those who had been excluded dedication to social justice and a commitment to First Nations knowledge and culture Those values will continue to guide us in coming decades A golden anniversary is a cause for celebration and also serves as an ideal opportunity to pause and reflect on where we’re going next I am excited by our upcoming expansion into Brisbane’s CBD with our new city campus where untapped opportunities for connection and collaboration await We will innovate to provide a transformative education experience for our students while creating a place where students feel they belong and are valued We will support our researchers in pioneering work with global impact To all the members of our Griffith community I thank you sincerely for your belief in our vision in celebrating the University’s first 50 years throughout 2025 For the last 50 years Griffith has made it matter The future is ours to build and I have no doubt we will continue to educate research and engage in a manner that creates a brighter future for all Discover the key breakthroughs and innovations we've made in a range of vital areas Find out how we're preparing our students to thrive in our ever-changing world Meet the Griffith students making waves of all sizes in their fields and careers Explore how we aim to continue our evolution as a world-class institution in the years ahead Griffith University acknowledges that it has prospered for 50 years on the unceded lands of the Kombumerri We acknowledge that the lands on which Griffith University now stands have been vibrant places of knowledge sharing cultural practice and living wisdom for tens of thousands of years preserving and passing down these cultural traditions These lands continue to be active spaces where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples be carrying forward the traditions of education and understanding Griffith University recognises these important contributions from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students which are integral to our shared community As Griffith University celebrates 50 years we reflect on our shared history and reaffirm our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples We are dedicated to fostering mutual respect cultural understanding and united progress towards a brighter future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can walk in the footsteps of their Ancestors with pride we'll be holding a range of signature events to bring together all eras of our community to celebrate just how special a place Griffith has always been Be sure to check this page regularly for news and updates on our anniversary events and celebrations and fellow alumni and celebrate your Griffith University connection The evening will be a wonderful opportunity to meet old and new friends alike and reminisce about your days at Griffith alumni and friends to come together to mark the occasion of Griffith's 50th Anniversary Join us at our 50th Anniversary pop-up stall on select campus Market Days Purchase limited edition merchandise and Pat Weller's Doing Things Differently commemorative book plus journey through the decades with our Griffith history installation Celebrate Griffith’s 50th anniversary with exclusive branded apparel and commemorative merchandise Show your pride with limited-edition items that honour five decades of transformative education Discover the remarkable story of Griffith University—how it defied tradition and became one of Australia's leading institutions over the past 50 years Buy now (Australia) Buy now (International) More than $100 million of philanthropy has already been secured to allow our research education and engagement to have an even greater impact Learn more Explore and enjoy a selection of images from over the years Get involved by downloading staff resources to use throughout 2025 Incumbent MP Max Chandler-Mather dismisses Labor’s criticism as sign of desperation from a party on the back foot in Griffith Labor’s Murray Watt has accused the Greens of deliberately misleading voters in the tightly contested Queensland seat of Griffith by distributing flyers in Liberal party blue that describe Max Chandler-Mather as an “independent voice” are light blue and read: “If you want a strong independent voice preference Max Chandler-Mather above Labor” Nowhere do they mention that Chandler-Mather is the Greens candidate although the flyers are authorised by the party’s Queensland state director the flyers were being handed out by Greens volunteers at an early voting centre at St Stephen’s church in Coorparoo a federal Labor frontbencher and senator for Queensland saying the colour scheme and phrasing were a deliberate attempt by Chandler-Mather to distance himself from the Greens in an effort to hold on to the seat A flyer authorised by the Queensland Greens branch which Labor’s Murray Watt is claiming is misleading they know when someone is trying to pull the wool over their eyes which is what Max is trying to do here,” Watt said “It’s clear that the Greens will do or say anything to hold on to their seats.” Watt also pointed to corflutes used by Chandler-Mather that describe him as a “strong independent voice in parliament” – although they are green and feature party branding Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter The Australian has reported that Greens MP for Brisbane, Stephen Bates, used similar language in a recent brochure in an apparent nod to the popularity of the “teal” independents The Greens national website also states: “Elect a Greens MP who will be your strong independent voice and fight for the things you believe in.” 2:11The election campaign reaches the pointy end as early voting opens - TLDR: Election 2025 - videoBut the Greens defended the messaging saying variations of the slogan have been used by the party for more than a decade including during leader Adam Bandt’s 2013 re-election campaign in Melbourne The party said they produce a variety of authorised campaign materials for different voter groups and noted Chandler-Mather was prominently featured in Greens branding across the electorate Chandler-Mather dismissed Watt’s criticism as a sign of desperation from a party on the back foot “I’m proud to be independent from billionaires and big corporate donors and I’m proud that we in the Greens will keep Dutton out and get Labor to act,” he said Sign up to Afternoon Update: Election 2025 Free daily newsletterOur Australian afternoon update breaks down the key election campaign stories of the day telling you what’s happening and why it matters He said he was not afraid to reach out to all voters in the electorate no matter who they usually vote for “Labor’s hoping to win seats across the country on Liberal preferences and they seem to get very upset that anyone might challenge that,” Chandler-Mather said had steered clear of traditional red for pink – a colour used by independent Kylea Tink during her successful campaign for the New South Wales seat of North Sydney at the last election once held by the former prime minister Kevin Rudd was considered a safe Labor seat until the 2022 federal election when Chandler-Mather ousted Labor’s Terri Butler Butler not only lost but fell to third place with Chandler-Mather picking up the bulk of her preferences and defeating the LNP candidate The Greens also seized the neighbouring seats of Brisbane and Ryan from the Liberals turning the city into a surprise stronghold for the party Chandler-Mather was considered the architect of the party’s shoe leather campaigning and “social work” election strategy in the three seats Both the major parties are now seeking to claw back the seats from the Greens at the 3 May election Led by Director Associate Professor Erik Streed, QUATRI builds on Griffith’s 40-year legacy in quantum technology and developments executed by the Centre for Quantum Dynamics, led for many years by Professor Howard Wiseman.    QUATRI will unite quantum research experts with scientists mathematicians and engineers who can translate this knowledge into technologies that benefit everyone.  The Institute will set the standard for commercialisation in the sector and consolidate its capabilities in microfabrication (including silicon carbide) nanotech and microfluidics to accelerate progress towards delivering the next quantum revolution.  Griffith University has been pushing the boundaries of quantum physics,” Professor Streed said.   we’re building a brighter future for quantum technology right here in Queensland.   “QUATRI’s expertise in quantum technologies will be united within one institution purpose-built lab at our Brisbane South campus.  “Because of this and funding support from the Queensland Government QUATRI will help empower its partners to dream big and explore develop and rapidly test their projects in the quantum world Among QUATRI’s first major milestones expected in 2025 will be PsiQuantum’s first expansion into the Asia Pacific region with its new test-and-validation lab to be developed and located at Griffith’s Brisbane South campus.   PsiQuantum is a major Silicon Valley company with a goal to build the world’s first general-use quantum computer.  “This partnership is the first of its kind in Queensland and represents a significant investment in QUATRI’s future and of course the field of quantum computing,” Griffith University Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor Lee Smith said.  “Griffith University is excited to partner with PsiQuantum to play a key role in ensuring quantum computing fully reaches its immense potential.  this will provide opportunities for joint research projects research entities and industry collaborators.”  For more information, visit the Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute. The initiative also aims to boost the town’s essential healthcare services by attracting and retaining medical professionals, providing high-quality training and accommodation for the next generation or rural doctors.   Head of Griffith’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, Professor Julian Archer, said the project reflected Griffith’s commitment to immersing students in the local community.   “This facility will allow students to live and learn in the very environment where we hope they will choose to make a lasting impact,” he said.   “Our final-year medical students are incredibly fortunate to spend time in this community, gaining invaluable rural healthcare experience in an immersive learning environment, with onsite living close to the hospital and patients, shaping their future careers.”   The opportunity to live by the Chinchilla Hospital will also help students see how important healthcare in rural areas is, with Medical Services Southern Assistant Director Dr James Ware saying doctors who train in the country often return to provide their services to the wonderful communities they become a part of.   “I can attest from firsthand experience, having been trained in rural medicine and worked in the country for many years, that a love of rural medicine grew,” he said.   “It’s just fantastic having medical students training in local areas, rural areas, because we know that’s how we’re going to get them back.”   Funded by the Queensland Government’s Resources Community Infrastructure Fund in association with Rural Medical Education Australia and the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service, the three purpose-built homes were constructed by a local builder.   Read More 09 Apr, 2025 Health + Wellbeing Stressed for success   Harnessing stress effectively can help boost an individual’s productivity or motivation levels, with a new Griffith University study allaying fears... All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueJust after 8pm on May 3 emergency services were called to River Street in Narrandera following reports that a man had been hit by a motorcycle Narrandera man in 'stable condition' after being hit by motorcycle overnightParamedics responded to the man's injuries and he was taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital where police said he is currently in a 'serious but stable condition.' The rider had allegedly left the scene before emergency services arrived Officers with the Murrumbidgee Police District have established a crime scene and the Crash Investigation Unit has begun investigating Police have put the call out for anyone with information or dash cam footage to get in touch with Griffith Police Station at 6969 4299 or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 Full-time journalist and part-time nuisance for the Area News in Griffith. Contact me at 0447 781 540 or cai.holroyd@austcommunitymedia.com.au a significant step reflecting our commitment to global collaboration in research and education The Worldwide Universities Network is a non-profit consortium of 23 research-intensive universities founded in 2000 It provides financial and infrastructural support to member universities to support international research collaboration Griffith University is dedicated to creating meaningful, sustainable partnerships and engaging globally with organisations that share our commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). The decision to join WUN followed a thorough analysis of international university networks, ensuring our values and mission align with those of WUN and by becoming a WUN member, Griffith aims to enhance the network’s collaborative efforts, particularly in sustainability, health, and social inclusion. Professor Carolyn Evans said Griffith’s strong strategic partnerships throughout the Asia-Pacific region will bolster WUN’s global outreach, fostering interdisciplinary research and supporting impactful initiatives that tackle pressing global challenges. “We are delighted to join WUN and to be part of a global network of outstanding universities dedicated to addressing key global challenges. We look forward to impactful, collaborative, and purpose-driven partnerships with fellow members.” WUN Executive Director Peter Lennie said Griffith University’s strong commitment to international research collaboration, along with its unique strengths that complement those of existing members, makes it an exemplary partner. “I look forward to working with Carolyn Evans and her team as we embark on this exciting journey together.” Griffith University and WUN share the common goal of forging connections enhancing research capabilities and contribute to addressing global issues through shared knowledge and innovation. The European Foundation for Management Development Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) was the leading international review system which provides a rigorous peer-review process and assessment for business and management schools.  Griffith was one of only 14 business schools in Australia to hold accreditations from both the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and EQUIS.  Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) Professor Caitlin Byrne said the EQUIS accreditation endorsed Griffith Business School’s commitment to outstanding business education and research.  “We are honoured to receive EQUIS accreditation, a distinguished recognition which benchmarks our performance against the highest international standards,” Professor Byrne said.  “This accreditation not only affirms the quality and relevance of our educational programs and research but also underscores our steadfast commitment to social justice and sustainability.  “This achievement reinforces our mission to cultivate the next generation of ethical business leaders and policymakers who are equipped to drive positive societal change.  “Being part of the EQUIS community enables us to exchange knowledge and best practices with the world’s leading business schools, thereby enhancing our mission.  “The new Brisbane City campus at the iconic Treasury Building, which will serve as a hub for GBS, has already attracted new industry partnerships and connections.  “GBS also maintains a prominent position within the Gold Coast business community, working with distinguished industry partners to advance inclusive economic growth and sustainable business solutions.”  Griffith hosted a four-day visit as part of the accreditation process which allowed the school to showcase strong community engagement, and included valuable input from staff, students, alumni and industry partners.  an alternate pathway that helps students gain university entry without an ATAR ranking.  EmpowerED Academic Director Associate Professor Amanda Daly said the comprehensive new bridging program prepared students for success at university and built confidence in their own ability to achieve their goals.  EmpowerED students have grown in confidence and readiness to navigate life at university,” Associate Professor Daly said.  “The supportive learning environment helped students to build connections and develop a sense of belonging in the university environment.   “Students developed academic skills to prepare them for a wide range of disciplines and explored different educational and career pathways.”  Graduating the program with the first cohort and now enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work Elspeth Kirkpatrick was looking forward to beginning her degree.  Ms Kirkpatrick left her hometown of Tamworth to work with a fire systems company and advanced to operations manager and part-owner in 12 years.   “The program does a good job of introducing you to university-style teaching and learning which is much different to high school,” she said “Students are more accountable at university but the program is nurturing and they do a good job of bridging the divide.”  formerly a carpenter and currently working in logistics also finished with the first cohort.  but they didn’t teach us how to study or provide any additional support,” Kohu said.  “The EmpowerED program made the transition to study easy and I felt like it was a nice gradual process which gently built my confidence and study skills.  “I’ve made great connections with other students in my class and I found the students really supported each other.”  Megan Reid studied the program online and said she received support and encouragement to explore multiple career options and study pathways.  “Online study was really convenient for me as a single mum to my beautiful little one-year-old boy “I’m now looking forward to starting a Bachelor of Business and studying human resources management.”  Students who successfully complete the EmpowerED program with a 4.0 grade point average or more will be eligible for guaranteed admission into a range of degrees.  Guaranteed admission applies to rank only and all other requirements for admission such as additional prerequisites should also be met.  EmpowerED is available online and in-person at the Gold Coast and Logan campuses and is available as a part-time course for students who require some flexibility to manage other commitments.  To apply, or to learn more about EmpowerED, visit www.griffith.edu.au/apply/admission-pathways/bridging-and-enabling-programs/empowered.  Open to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students this two-year experience is designed to shape their future careers and expand their impact beyond the classroom The program’s standout event, the Leadership Development Camp, took place recently at PGL Kindilan, Redland Bay This intensive two-day experience set the tone for the year ahead encouraging students to step outside their comfort zones through teamwork challenges and problem-solving tasks that build confidence and foster collaboration It provides a space for students to reflect on their values and grow as individuals and future leaders Our focus is on equipping students with practical skills and meaningful experiences that prepare them for future success The camp gives them a chance to engage in challenges and uncover their strengths as emerging leaders the initiative offers students a platform to engage with the community and gain the kind of experience that today’s employers are actively seeking participants sharpen their professional edge while learning to lead with empathy and purpose “We aim for our students to graduate with more than just academic knowledge we want them to develop the mindset and experience needed to lead with impact in diverse and challenging environments.” In addition to leadership development, GBS students are also making a difference through social impact projects like the Little Spark Project. Last year, student leaders collaborated with FareShare Australia to prepare over 6,000 meals for vulnerable Australians. This year, they’ll contribute to Habitat for Humanity an organisation supporting those experiencing hardship through housing and welfare services With a strong focus on values-driven leadership GBS continues to invest in student experiences that encourage ambition Ten Griffith University academics are among the 200 early career researchers who have been named in the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRAs) Griffith’s 10 new DECRAs represent the Science Griffith Business School and Arts/Education/Law academic groups with the research projects winning a combined total of $4,579,244 from this round’s $92.9 million funding Dr Christopher Ambrey (Adjunct Research Fellow, Cities Research Institute) awarded $452,019 for ‘On the hardship that is homelessness’ Homelessness is a global human rights violation and exists even among States that have adequate resources to remedy it This study builds on earlier research efforts to investigate: (1) how people fall into and climb out of homelessness; (2) the consequences homelessness has for wellbeing; and (3) how these consequences evolve the longer individuals are homeless This study is expected to generate new knowledge in our understanding of homelessness by employing underutilised longitudinal data; coupled with sophisticated nonlinear panel data techniques are expected to improve the lives of people at-risk of Dr Shevan Wilkin (Adjunct Research Fellow, Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution) awarded $484,941 for ‘Ochre as a preservation reservoir for archaeological biomolecules’ The use of ochre in ancient artwork and adornments is widespread its antimicrobial properties act as a preservative agent for intermixed organic binding agents through proteomic analysis of ochre-laden residues on archaeological materials will explore the plant or animal products used to facilitate ochre use in the past Proteins can illuminate the tissues (blood allowing insights into ancient human-animal-plant interactions The completion of this project will: 1) clearly demonstrate the viability of ochre-based residues as a reservoir for biomolecules and 2) provide insights into primary and secondary products from wild and domesticated species in the past Dr Liang Wang (Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy) awarded $427,691 for ‘Single-Atom Electrode for Hydrogenation Reactions at High Current Densities’ This project aims to develop a new type of single-atom electrodes for electro-catalytic hydrogenation to produce value-added products at industrial-scale current densities A single-atom tailoring strategy together with precise control of the electrode micro-architectures will be applied to maximise device performance The expected outcomes include the establishment of basic rules on the fabrication of high-efficiency single-atom electrodes and a fundamental understanding of the relationships between the morphological properties of single-atom sites and catalytic activities The project secures Australia’s leading position in materials science and renewable energy bringing economic benefit through the commercialisation of novel electrodes Dr Dechao Chen (Queensland Micro and Nanotechnology Centre) awarded $464,071 for ‘Quantum Dot Hybrids for Methanol Photoreforming’ This project aims to develop heavy-metal-free quantum dots hybrid materials for solar-driven reforming of methanol into high-value chemicals accompanied with carbon emissions-free The project expects to contribute new knowledge in the colloidal synthesis of quantum materials by overcoming the challenges of organic-inorganic synthesis barriers and providing platform technologies for handling highly efficient photocatalysts This project will address the critical challenges in methanol photoreforming and significantly contribute to Australia’s sustainable hydrogen industry and value-adding export economy Dr Ryan Heneghan (Australian Rivers Institute) awarded $458,693 ‘Sustainably feeding the world: the potential of climate-adaptive fisheries’ This project aims to uncover the ability of climate-adaptive fisheries management to counteract climate change impacts on the world’s marine ecosystems Existing global marine ecosystem models lack the speed and certainty to robustly explore this potential Leveraging advanced mathematical and statistical methods this project will develop new tools to deploy global models for strategic The outputs will allow rapid and accurate long-term planning for sustainable use of the world’s shifting marine resources under climate change Benefits include advances in climate-adaptive fisheries management to sustainably feed the world’s growing population Dr Yun Shi (Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics) awarded $483,691 for ‘Molecular Functions of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Metabolites’ This project aims to investigate the functions of metabolites from the breakdown of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) an essential molecule for all cellular life forms These metabolites are likely to play important biological roles in bacteria This project expects to determine the structure and function of these metabolites at the molecular level filling a critical knowledge gap in NAD+-mediated signalling processes Expected outcomes of this project include advanced knowledge of NAD+-mediated signalling and innate immunity pathways This should provide significant commercial and economic benefits via the development of technologies against pathogens in plants and animals Dr Jessica Kirk (Centre for Governance and Public Policy) awarded $401,029 for ‘Improving the global management of health (mis)information’ This project aims to investigate how health mis/disinformation is managed globally and assess which kinds of governance initiatives are most effective in addressing this problem Through an in-depth comparison of four global initiatives this project expects to answer current research gaps concerning the best practices and barriers in addressing health mis/disinformation globally as well as further our understanding of how contemporary global governance operates The expected outcome of this project is an evidence base to enhance and develop global responses to health mis/disinformation This should provide significant benefit to Australia’s efforts to improve regional and global health security Dr Jianyin Huang (Australian Rivers Institute) awarded $477,931 for ‘Major hidden source of land-based nutrients affecting Australian estuaries’ The project aims to investigate a previously undiscovered driver of declining water quality in Australian rivers and estuaries measures of ecosystem response and machine learning will be used to unpack the complex behaviours of particulate matter in delivering a significant source of bioavailable nutrients affecting waterways The insights of this project will enhance model predictions of water quality and inform catchment management approaches more robust fishing and tourism industries and protection of important sites such as the Great Barrier Reef Dr Emanuele Polino awarded $445,055 for ‘Understanding and control of quantum nonlocality in complex scenarios’ The future quantum internet and cybersecurity are dependent on quantum nonlocality referring to the strong correlations between distant quantum physical systems Nonlocality has been studied mostly in two-party scenarios This project aims to understand and realize multiparty scenarios It expects to create significant new knowledge on complex quantum networks Anticipated outcomes include innovative quantum optics protocols and causal inference techniques enabling quantum nonlocality in diverse networks Expected benefits will impact the future quantum internet with the ultimate cybersecurity for transferring economic “The ARC Discovery Program has an impressive track record in generating new knowledge that addresses a significant problem or gap in knowledge, and it offers exciting opportunities for Australia’s promising early career researchers to develop in supportive environments,” ARC Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr Richard Johnson said.   “As well as boosting Australia’s research and innovation capacity, DECRA projects result in new technologies and ideas, leading to new jobs, economic growth, and ultimately improved quality of life for Australians.”  Researchers published a series of papers on the topic of concussion and worked closely with adolescent athletes from St Laurence’s College and elite athletes from Brisbane Broncos Rugby League Club finding neck strength was an important factor Clinical and research physiotherapist at Griffith’s School of Health Sciences and Social Work Dr Felix Leung said players with weaker neck strength had an increased risk of sustaining a concussion during the season “Strength training of these muscles should be incorporated into athlete training schedules to contribute to concussion prevention,” Dr Leung said they are able to brace themselves to absorb and dissipate the impact of collision forces “The research findings provide clinical impact for coaches and healthcare practitioners who will be able to use the clinical strength cut-offs to identify the players at greater risk of sustaining a concussion “The equipment used to test neck strength is portable easy-to-use and can be set up in any gym.” Players with weaker neck extension strength at preseason testing were more likely to sustain a concussion during the season One study followed 43 adolescent rugby league and rugby union athletes and found one in four players sustained a concussion during the season Researchers established an optimal point where adolescent players with less than 32kg or 37 newtons per kilogram (normalised to their body weight) of neck extension strength were more likely to sustain a concussion School of Health Sciences and Social Work Professor Julie Hides said high impact sports such as rugby league and rugby union have a high incidence of concussion and most of these injuries occurred while tackling or being tackled “Griffith’s team of researchers advocate for young and old to stay active and involved in sports,” Professor Hides said “We want players to continue to participate in sport and we’re constantly looking at ways to minimise the risks and improve the management of concussion in sports.” Results from a second study on skilled soccer players aged between 15 – 18 years showed neck strength training may be beneficial to decrease head impacts during soccer ball heading The research on adolescent soccer players suggested testing of isometric muscle strength of the cervical spine lateral flexors may be useful and may reflect the role of muscles that were important when heading the ball in soccer especially for those with increased range of motion ‘Neck strength deficit is a risk factor for concussion in high school rugby union and rugby league players’ was published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport and gain experiences that shape their career journeys a signature initiative held during Orientation Week provides a unique opportunity for students to do just that engaging with leading organisations and gaining firsthand insights into potential career paths During the most recent tour students explored a broad range of exciting career possibilities with prominent partners such as KPMG A key highlight of the Business Crawl is the interaction between students and industry professionals who provide career guidance and practical wisdom “It was a pleasure to be involved with the Business Crawl and showcase the diversity of career opportunities available within the Queensland Government some students were unsure why we were on the schedule they were excited about a potential future in public service.” Industry engagement is at the heart of the School’s mission ensuring students are well-prepared for the workforce through meaningful connections and experiential learning Griffith Business School Student Development Coordinator Stacey Talbot emphasised the program’s value noting that it bridges classroom learning with real-world application “The Business Crawl is about more than just networking it’s about helping students plan their future and build connections that could shape their careers.“ the Business Crawl enhances career awareness and personal growth “Each session I attended was filled with amazing staff members who shared their experiences with us and talked about the challenges they faced during their journey to success.” Read More 18 Mar, 2025 Business + Government Lack of ‘know-how’ is one reason many young people didn’t register to vote in 2022 Three in ten Generation Z (Gen-Z) Australians who did not register for the 2022 federal election said they either did... Read More 18 Feb, 2025 Business + Government Griffith appoints Blackmore Family Foundation Chair of Business leadership Dr Andrew White has been appointed the founding Blackmore Family Foundation Chair of Business Leadership and will oversee a world-class executive education program Griffith is the first academic institution to partner with the WN Foundation, and they aim to create impact through work-integrated learning opportunities for students, collaborative research, and engagement with the community. Griffith’s Deputy Head of the Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management, Professor Kevin Filo, said the partnership aligned with Griffith’s longstanding commitment to sustainability, social justice, inclusion and diversity. “We are proud to partner with the World Netball Foundation in a collaboration which will foster innovation, excellence and societal impact,” Professor Filo said. “As a values-led university, we are committed to reducing inequality and promoting well-being. “Griffith will draw on interdisciplinary expertise from across the University to work alongside the World Netball Foundation to advance our shared vision.” WN Foundation launched its strategy in 2023, in which it outlined its mission to build opportunities, environments, and partnerships which are inclusive, promote equality and change lives, with one of their three core strategies being ‘Societies’. Under the strategy, the WN Foundation aims to create alliances with like-minded partners, collaborating to achieve greater impact in developing and supporting global policies for achieving societal change through sport. WN Foundation Chair, Dame Liz Nicholl DBE, said: “I am thrilled that we have been able to announce our first academic institution partnership, with Griffith University – A University which is in the top two per cent worldwide. “When seeking partners for the World Netball Foundation it was imperative to us that all partners were like-minded and shared a similar vision and mission,” Dame Nicholl said. “In Griffith University we have found a fantastic partner that, just like us, is also on a mission to make the world a better place to be for everyone, and through collaboration, we will both be able to achieve a greater impact.” placing seventh in Australia and 49th out of 1743 universities around the world The rankings measured an institution’s ability to address environmental social and governance (ESG) challenges faced by the world today Dean of Griffith’s Sustainable Development Goals Performance Professor Jennifer Boddy said Griffith had been a leader in sustainability since its inception “Being ranked in the top 50 in the world reflects our outstanding achievements through research where we seek to have positive environmental and social impacts both locally and globally,” Professor Boddy said “Griffith staff are actively working towards creating a brighter future for all.” QS CEO Jessica Turner said: “For today’s brand-conscious students universities represent lifelong affiliations tied to identity and social awareness “The 2024 QS International Student Survey shows 62 per cent of prospective students consider sustainability practices very important and 40 per cent actively seek this information when choosing universities “This shift highlights how students increasingly evaluate social and environmental impact alongside academic excellence.” Ranking out of 1743 universities worldwide by category: Overall = 49 Environmental Impact = 55Environmental Sustainability = 33Environmental Research = 152Environmental Education = 122 Social Impact = 77Knowledge Exchange = 59Impact of Education = 60Health & Wellbeing = 50Equality = 34Employability and Opportunities = 340 Sustainability was a key value in Griffith’s strategic plan and commitments to sustainability were heightened as part of the Sustainability Strategy which included:  You’ll have access to comprehensive services designed to enhance your academic experience and personal wellbeing Our degrees offer work-integrated learning opportunities to build your practical skills and professional networks while you study so you can set yourself up for success before—and after—you graduate You’ll also benefit from a range of professional development and mentoring opportunities that will help you explore your options and find the right path As you learn, you’ll also be able to showcase your job-ready skills to employers through Griffith Credentials These digital badges highlight the practical skills and specialised knowledge you’ve gained throughout your degree and demonstrate your professional skills You can add these credentials to email signatures so you can maximise the value you're getting from your education Explore by area of study we understand how important flexibility is when it comes to fitting study alongside family That’s why we empower you to take control of your education and learn at a pace that suits your lifestyle you could choose to study full-time or part-time Many of our degrees can also be started in March so it’s always the right time to begin studying It’s all about giving you the freedom to choose Our trimester system means you’ll have more flexibility and greater control over your studies and with multiple intakes each year Our wide range of support services are designed to help you succeed in your studies led by Griffith University’s Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security with WWF-Australia and the University of Queensland highlights the urgent need for increased funding to combat threats such as habitat destruction invasive species and climate change.   Australia has already lost more than 100 endemic species in the past three centuries placing it at the forefront of the global extinction crisis.    The Australian Government has made a commitment to reverse the decline of 110 priority species.  The research looked at the cost for preventing extinction for 99 of these species.  Lead author Dr Michelle Ward said while the annual $15.6 billion could prevent the imminent extinction of many threatened species “Species such as Mountain-top Nursery Frog and Swan Galaxias were found to be of real concern and need active ex-situ conservation,” Dr Ward said.   “The cost to reverse the decline of priority species and undo damage done by habitat loss disease and other threats was estimated at $103.7 billion annually while getting them off the threatened list entirely would require $157.7 billion per year.”   a co-author and WWF-Australia’s Head of Evaluation and Science said the paper highlighted the true cost of ineffective nature laws and inadequate species funding.  “Australia’s ever-growing list of threatened species is a direct result of decades of under spending,” she said.    “Turning this tragedy around will take a dramatic increase in action and investment.   “This is achievable for a wealthy nation like Australia.  “If we fail to put our wildlife and wild places on a path to recovery and we will see more species silently slide towards extinction.”      The study also highlighted the broader benefits of conservation investment including the co-benefits to 43 per cent of all other threatened species and improved ecosystem services essential for human wellbeing.    “The natural world is undergoing profound change,” Dr Ward said.    “Biodiversity loss and ecosystems collapse is ranked by the World Economic Forum as the second most significant global risk over the next decade with 50 per cent of the global economy dependent on nature.   “There is merit in the Australian Government’s commitment The study ‘The estimated cost of preventing extinction and progressing recovery for Australia’s priority threatened species’ has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).   Read More 21 Mar, 2025 Environment + Sustainability Trees down around town after TC Alfred? Tell GIRLS Team calls on community to share cyclone-damaged tree photos to better inform town planning. Read More 20 Mar, 2025 Environment + Sustainability New Zealand once home to southern elephant seals Species heavily impacted by climate change and humans over a short evolutionary period Tell GIRLS 21 March 2025 Griffith University researchers are calling on the community to share what trees in their neighbourhoods fell or were damaged during Tropical Cyclone Alfred to better inform urban planning and decisions around tree species selection Led by Green Infrastructure Research Labs (GIRLS) in the School of Engineering and Built Environment the survey went live shortly after TC Alfred struck the South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales regions in March 2025 The survey asks participants to share their experiences and photos of fallen trees in and around their suburbs Ecological engineer and GIRLS Founder Dr Ruby Michael said the data collected from the survey would shed light on which tree species were particularly vulnerable “Responses from the community would also allow our team to collect characteristics about fallen or damaged trees during TC Alfred including their height and rare information about their root systems which may be restricted or damaged by roads and footpaths,” Dr Michael said “Working together with arborists and landscape architects this will help our team and other researchers inform local governments to enhance the resilience of our urban forests for future cyclonic events “Many participants in the survey are saddened by the loss of trees from the cyclone mentioning the flowers and shade they will miss and acknowledging their value for local wildlife and koalas “The survey results will help us establish greater knowledge to encourage appropriate species selection and their care requirements in our diverse suburbs.” Dr Michael and her research team hoped the collected data would be useful for creating strategies and management approaches to managing our street trees Take the survey and share them here. Read More 20 Mar, 2025 Environment + Sustainability New Zealand once home to southern elephant seals Species heavily impacted by climate change and humans over a short evolutionary period. Read More 17 Mar, 2025 Environment + Sustainability Study finds one kilogram compost contains up to 16,000 microplastic particles  Each kilogram of waste material contained thousands of tiny pieces of plastics Griffith University has left an indelible mark on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games setting a new benchmark for university sports achievements on the global stage With 38 athletes – comprising students the University contributed 24 medals including 10 gold the University would have finished 11th (above Canada and New Zealand) on the medal tally Based on medals won in different events Griffith would be 13th.  The Paris performance eclipses the number of medals won in Tokyo in 2021 when Team Griffith took home 19 medals including nine gold.  Griffith University easily topped the charts for Australian institutions clearly outnumbering the Universities of Melbourne (29 and five students) and Sydney (22 and four students) in representation and medals won Griffith athletes contributed significantly to Australia’s success accounting for 34% of the country’s medal haul with 18 of the national team’s 53 medals.  In line with our investment in the University’s Women in Sports strategy Griffith women won 16 of the 24 medals with eight of the 13 individual winning athletes being female Nine of Griffith’s 10 gold medals were won by women Bachelor of Public Health alumnus Emma McKeon continued her legacy by capturing another gold to bring to 14 the number of Olympic medals won Emma’s swim club teammate Kaylee McKeown achieved historic success with back-to-back gold medals in the 100m and 200m backstroke becoming the first female swimmer to achieve the feat Griffith also celebrated the long-awaited success of Bachelor of Science graduate Cameron McEvoy who triumphed in the 50m Freestyle Final at his fourth Olympiad.  under the guidance of legendary coach Michael Bohl All female swimmers from Griffith’s swim club who competed in Paris earned medals who won gold in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay who made a remarkable comeback to win two gold medals in relay events after a challenging period which saw her miss the Games in Japan.  Bachelor of Business alum Matt Denny finally achieved his dream of an Olympic podium taking bronze in the Men’s Discus final becoming the first Australian male to ever claim a medal in the field event Griffith athletes were also named flag bearers during the opening and closing ceremonies MBA alumnus and dual gold-medal winning canoeist Jessica Fox was named an Australian flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony while Kaylee McKeown was handed the flag in the Closing Ceremony Bachelor of Science student Georgia-Leigh Vale was also afforded the honour of being a Flag Bearer for Papua New Guinea in the Opening Ceremony.  The University’s Director of Sport Engagement expressed pride in the university’s athlete achievements.  “Our athletes have performed beyond expectations not just competing but excelling at the highest level This success is a testament to their hard work and the support system at Griffith University,” Free said “We are thrilled to see our students and alumni make such significant contributions to Australia’s Olympic success.”  Griffith University’s achievements at the Paris 2024 Olympics reflect a commitment to excellence in sports and highlight the university’s role as a breeding ground for world-class athletes All eyes will now focus on the Paralympic Games in Paris with Griffith represented by 12 para athletes at the event which starts on August 28.  To follow the performances of all our athletes, please visit our Griffith at the Games webpage. migration patterns and marine habitats.       Monitoring the sounds and songs of humpback whales is a helpful indicator of ecosystem health. It can help scientists understand migration activity, patterns, mating calls and competitive behaviours. Traditional whale research methods typically involved painstaking and laborious processes such as logging sightings of whales, and manually reviewing audio data. Additionally, whale sighting data can only be gathered during daylight, so scientists were not previously able to collect detailed, comprehensive data over continuous stretches of time.    The hydrophones and Google AI technology removes research barriers and limitations, enabling automatic and continuous audio data collection and analysis. Hydrophones are microphones used underwater for recording or listening to underwater sounds, and their use in this particular project will support whale sightings from boats and land.   “Hydrophones allow us to tune into marine soundscapes 24/7,” Dr Meynecke said. “The Whales and Climate Program currently holds the largest whale sighting database in Australia but this is sighting data captured during the daytime, which means there is no data spanning 24-hour periods.        “The hydrophone array will help us to capture continuous data over the course of a 24-hour period and do this for the entire whale season every year. We will be collecting many terabytes of acoustic data that then will be analysed with Google’s AI technology to detect whale location and activity. We can then match that data with existing visual sightings, providing a much more holistic picture of whale movements and behaviours.”  Three hydrophones have already been deployed off the Gold Coast, Sydney and Merimbula, with at least another three set to be deployed. The hydrophones will be spaced at approximately 500km intervals, ensuring wide coverage of annual migrations that typically span the Australian east coast.       The project is enabled by the Digital Futures Initiative, Google Australia’s $1 billion investment in Australian research, partnerships and infrastructure. This commitment supports a range of AI-focused projects across healthcare, sustainability, energy and more, including a search engine for bird and wildlife sounds.   “We’re delighted to partner with Griffith University to give researchers new AI tools so they can gain a richer and more comprehensive understanding of humpback whales, underwater ecosystems and the impact of climate change,” said Dr Harrell, data scientist at Google Research.   “Google’s AI technology detects whale sounds, marks the location in time and classifies the species. The model does this automatically, relieving researchers from time consuming and manual work so they can spend more time uncovering insights and exploring new, unchartered territories of research. This data can help to inform conservation decisions and will be made publicly available to the global research community.”  The AI model will be open sourced on Kaggle and on GitHub to benefit other whale and marine researchers around the world.   Curtin University’s Centre for Marine Science and Technology is also working with the team to provide technical support for the acoustic data collection, and a range of local citizen science groups will assist with monitoring each of the hydrophone sites.