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Euthanasia case shines spotlight on policies

Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 11:16 Written by Amy McCosker Friday, 27 August 2010 10:30

Euthanasia was an election policy that divided voters in the most recent election. It has been thrown back into the forefront of public debate as a court case involving the topic continues in Brisbane.

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Shy about STIs

Last Updated on Monday, 23 August 2010 09:53 Written by Maria Fe Mendoza Monday, 14 June 2010 13:38

The fear of being labelled promiscuous is stopping young adults from talking about sexually transmitted infections. As a result, they know very little about sexual diseases.

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Gen Y puts an X on immigration debate

Last Updated on Monday, 23 August 2010 10:12 Written by Jayson McNamara Monday, 14 June 2010 11:30

Educated young people who are exposed to different cultures on a regular basis are concerned about immigration in Australia, according to University of Queensland student research.

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Young adults lack sex education

Last Updated on Monday, 23 August 2010 10:18 Written by Eugene Went Sunday, 13 June 2010 12:57

Generation Y has a poor understanding of unwanted pregnancy and abortion, according to a recent survey.

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Family values needed to combat violence

Last Updated on Monday, 23 August 2010 09:52 Written by Christopher Ford Thursday, 10 June 2010 10:08

Parents have a key role to play in reducing the levels of drunken violence, according to a Brisbane councillor.

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Media taints views of Islam

Last Updated on Monday, 23 August 2010 10:16 Written by Yi Han Chong Monday, 07 June 2010 13:04

The portrayal of Islam in the media has hurt the Muslim community, according to a Brisbane imam.

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Roadwork routes students to buses

Last Updated on Monday, 23 August 2010 10:17 Written by Angel W S Chung, Emma Stewart and Siobhan Bahn Wednesday, 28 October 2009 10:52

Despite millions of dollars being spent on road development, university students are increasingly relying on public transport to get around while their driving routes are overlooked.

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Between the Sheets

Last Updated on Monday, 23 August 2010 10:16 Written by Jame Sydenham, Samantha Toohey, Bria Wiltshire Tuesday, 27 October 2009 19:33

Twenty-two years after the Fitzgerald Inquiry exposed the sordid dealings of the Queensland sex industry, the Sunshine State is dogged by rampant illegal prostitution, ineffective legislation and a police force unable to manage the problem.

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'Not enough' arts in Brisbane

Last Updated on Monday, 23 August 2010 10:17 Written by Abigail Lees, Christopher Mayer, Rayna Mishra, Mersija Mujic Thursday, 22 October 2009 14:22

The city has got some way to go before it can claim 'arts hub' status.

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Euthanasia case shines spotlight on policies

Shy about STIs

Gen Y puts an X on immigration debate

Young adults lack sex education

Family values needed to combat violence

Media taints views of Islam

Roadwork routes students to buses

Between the Sheets

'Not enough' arts in Brisbane

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