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If you’ve been in online feminist circles, chances are you’ve come across the acronym “TERF”. But what exactly does it mean, and what makes you one? TERF stands for Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist, which is often used synonymously with gender-critical feminism, as those who identify as gender-critical usually reject the label TERF. They essentially mean the […]
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It has been a well-known fact for decades: women who have heart attacks have worse outcomes than men. A new study from Monash University suggests that women are less comfortable calling 000 and are more likely to hesitate when they have symptoms that could signal a heart attack. Calling emergency services leads to rapid treatment […]
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At the end of February, Andrew and Tristan Tate fled Romania, into the warm embrace of the Trump Administration. Despite having been held under a travel ban – facing rape, human trafficking and money laundering charges for over two years, this was lifted in a blink of an eye. When asked if this ban was […]
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I’m sure we all heard the recent audio clip of Triple M radio host Marty Sheargold passionately claiming on-air to the nation “God, don’t ladies carry on. Jesus Christ, there is no end of it. Honestly, endometriosis, and this is controversial… It’s made up.” Speaking from someone who suffers with this disease, I can assure […]
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Gisèle Pelicot is the 72-year-old woman who was at the centre of a mass rape trial in France in 2024 that shocked nations worldwide. It was not just the horrific nature of the abuse she suffered that made her a household name, but also her unwavering strength and determination. The trial has evoked criticism on […]
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If you keep up with the UQU Queer Collective’s Instagram page, chances are you saw a post titled ‘Statement from the University of Queensland Union (UQU) Queer Collective in Response to the Queensland Government’s Retracted Supported for Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth’. Whether you read the full statement or not, it covers the […]
Continue ReadingThe statement, endorsed by 39 Australian universities, is an official, new definition of antisemitism, drafted by leaders of Australia’s largest universities, known as the Group of Eight (GoE), in consultation with the federal antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal. Following a senate inquiry into the protests on campuses regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Universities Australia’s (UA) leadership met […]
Continue ReadingThe “Slip, Slop, Slap” slogan is likely one those of us who grew up in Australia are very familiar with, as is “no hat, no play”. But in adulthood, the rejection of sun safety is alarming – it becomes uncool to lather yourself in sunscreen or wear a hat. Instead, young adults in Australia are […]
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Public transportation trips are up 19% compared to the same time last year. 50¢ fares have been a significant factor in this resurgence. They have acted as a key piece of cost-of-living relief and a way to help solve Brisbane’s growing traffic congestion problems. A recent study by INRIX Global compared cities around the world […]
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2024 was a hectic year for the UQ Union. While we cannot include everything that happened last year, here is a timeline of some noteworthy events. UQ Gaza Solidarity Encampment On the 29th of April, the UQ Gaza Solidarity Encampment was established, joining a global solidarity movement that started at Columbia University in the United […]
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