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Apr 1, 2026
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Olivia Hatch

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Making things happen at Lavarack

Since Nov 2022, Lavarack Barracks MakerSpace has empowered soldiers to create practical solutions, from improved mortar sights to retractable cam nets.

GPs in the know on Endo wanted

WANTED: Local doctors with experience in two debilitating conditions impacting one in nine Australian women. The call comes as part of a James Cook University (JCU) joint psychology and nursing study, where researchers are examining the challenges faced by women in gaining a diagnosis of endometriosis or adenomyosis. The study aims to highlight the challenges faced by women living in North and Far North Queensland in being able to obtain a diagnosis of these conditions, in the hopes of improving patient care and reducing the time it takes to receive a diagnosis.  Principal Investigator and JCU Head of Psychology Lauren Shaw said there had already been an overwhelming response from women who were interested in participating, but researchers were keen

Engineering a new sisterhood

STEM Sisterhood inspires North Queensland girls with hands-on STEM workshops, led by JCU student Keziah Furnell.

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Egg hunt of a different kind

Cane toads are thriving in Townsville’s wet weather—learn to spot toadpoles and remove them humanely.

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Making things happen at Lavarack

Since Nov 2022, Lavarack Barracks MakerSpace has empowered soldiers to create practical solutions, from improved mortar sights to retractable cam nets.

GPs in the know on Endo wanted

WANTED: Local doctors with experience in two debilitating conditions impacting one in nine Australian women. The call comes as part of a James Cook University (JCU) joint psychology and nursing study, where researchers are examining the challenges faced by women in gaining a diagnosis of endometriosis or adenomyosis. The study aims to highlight the challenges faced by women living in North and Far North Queensland in being able to obtain a diagnosis of these conditions, in the hopes of improving patient care and reducing the time it takes to receive a diagnosis.  Principal Investigator and JCU Head of Psychology Lauren

Engineering a new sisterhood

STEM Sisterhood inspires North Queensland girls with hands-on STEM workshops, led by JCU student Keziah Furnell.

© Veronica Joseph / WWF-Australia

Egg hunt of a different kind

Cane toads are thriving in Townsville’s wet weather—learn to spot toadpoles and remove them humanely.

http://images.defence.gov.au/20241024adf8443968_036.jpg

Making things happen at Lavarack

Since Nov 2022, Lavarack Barracks MakerSpace has empowered soldiers to create practical solutions, from improved mortar sights to retractable cam nets.

GPs in the know on Endo wanted

WANTED: Local doctors with experience in two debilitating conditions impacting one in nine Australian women. The call comes as part of a James Cook University (JCU) joint psychology and nursing study, where researchers are examining the challenges faced by women in gaining a diagnosis of endometriosis or adenomyosis. The study aims to highlight the challenges faced by women living in North and Far North Queensland in being able to obtain a diagnosis of these conditions, in the hopes of improving patient care and reducing the time it takes to receive a diagnosis.  Principal Investigator and JCU Head of Psychology Lauren

Engineering a new sisterhood

STEM Sisterhood inspires North Queensland girls with hands-on STEM workshops, led by JCU student Keziah Furnell.