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Two NASA astronauts orbiting 250 miles above Earth will answer questions live from students in Queens this Wednesday. The event aims to spark interest in space careers among kids across all grade levels.
A Charlotte university just pulled off one of college basketball's most remarkable achievements. Queens University earned an NCAA tournament berth in their very first year of eligibility after just four seasons in Division I.
The Queensland Reds pulled off one of rugby's greatest comebacks, scoring two tries in the final 60 seconds to snatch victory from an 11-point deficit. The lightning-delayed match ended with a stunning solo try that broke a five-game losing streak.
After a devastating accident ended women's surfboat racing in Mackay three decades ago, 14 women have brought the team back to life with new skills, safer equipment, and the blessing of a mother who lost her daughter to the sport.
Nigeria is closing the tech gender gap with a new nationwide program that will train, mentor, and showcase female talent across university campuses. The Campus Tech Queens Initiative launches with government backing and a six-stage pathway to digital leadership.
A baby who survived the Holocaust in a Swedish diplomat's safe house is now dedicating her life to keeping history alive and teaching tolerance. At 81, Judith Gross continues to inspire college students with her message of resilience and hope.
A groundbreaking app is using artificial intelligence to find Olympic talent in remote Queensland towns where kids never get scouted. Nearly 6,000 young people have already tried out from their phones.
Australian researchers just solved a major problem holding back batteries and fuel cells. Their new technique makes critical membranes twice as strong without sacrificing performance.
After losing 86% of its farms since 2000, Queensland's dairy industry is finally bouncing back with up to 20 new farms and 30% production growth since 2021. Families like the Rozynskis are proving the once-struggling sector can thrive again.
As rural congregations dwindle across Australia's Darling Downs, century-old churches are being transformed into art studios, homes, and boutique venues. These beloved buildings are getting second chapters that honor their history while serving modern needs.
Scientists drilled 3 kilometers into outback Queensland to test salt caves that could power 20 million homes daily. The underground hydrogen storage system could solve Australia's renewable energy challenge without building massive surface batteries. #
A Queensland farmer spent a decade saving to build a chapel for the Tongan workers who transformed her family's banana farm. Now 130 workers have a spiritual home on a hilltop with views across Cape York Peninsula.
A Queensland glider pilot just soared 1,266 kilometres across the Australian outback without a single drop of fuel, setting a new continental record. David Jansen's 10-hour flight from Alice Springs to South Australia proves what's possible when human skill meets perfect natural conditions.
A Queensland vegetable farm is building Australia's first "paddock to power" facility that transforms carrot peels, pumpkin rinds, and other farm waste into renewable energy. The $291 million project will power 31,000 homes while keeping the region's scenic landscape intact.
When a retiring Queensland farmer couldn't pass his rare zucchini flower business to his own children, he found the perfect family to keep the delicate crop alive. The Hunts are now learning the art of growing these culinary treasures, preserving a supply chain that nearly vanished.
After months of dust storms and forced livestock sales, over 200mm of rain has finally soaked some of Queensland's driest farming regions. Farmers who were preparing for massive destocking can now plan for recovery instead.
Ancient Egyptian treasures stolen from a Queensland museum were recovered within 48 hours after police tracked down an "amateurish" thief carrying a priceless cat sculpture in his backpack. What looked like organized crime turned out to be an opportunistic solo act with a surprisingly quick happy ending.
A farm-based program in Queensland is turning troubled teens into employed adults, with 87% jobless before and 59% working after. The approach replaces punishment with mentorship, team building, and hands-on work in nature.
After staff and patients raised concerns, an Australian hospital's maternity unit is implementing sweeping changes to improve workplace culture and patient care. All 14 recommendations from an independent review will be fully adopted.
Meanjin, Australia's second-oldest literary journal, has been saved by Queensland University of Technology just months after financial pressures forced its shutdown. The beloved magazine that launched writers like Helen Garner and Patrick White returns to its birthplace after 85 years.
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