University student journalism from Australia, NZ and the Pacific.

The Junction
University student journalism from Australia, NZ and the Pacific.

The Junction
University student journalism from Australia, NZ and the Pacific.

The Junction
Griffith University

Griffith University, Brisbane & Gold Coast, Queensland

Griffith University offers a Bachelor of Communication and Journalism, or a related major in our Arts or Social Science degrees. Students publish their work on https://thesourcenews.com/

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More than just run club: How exercise can help mental health

More than just run club: How exercise can help mental health

Griffith University, Susanne Korneliussen
September 4, 2024
Young teen doing school work at home. Photo: Annie Spratt / Unsplash (CC BY-SA)

The balancing act of working from home

Griffith University, Megan Pugh
September 2, 2024
Over-tourism is overdone

Over-tourism is overdone

Griffith University, Molly Beare
September 2, 2024
A group of baseball players playing a football game

Is Olympic T20 cricket good for the game?

Griffith University, Adyn Bognuda
August 28, 2024
A group of people on a court

Volleyball’s popularity ‘spiking’ in Queensland

Griffith University, Issy Garland
July 29, 2024
Photo: Shutterstock

Calls for more flexibility in Victoria’s public schools

Griffith University, Kiana Brooks-Amor
July 9, 2024
A group of people standing around each other

Negative social attitudes and behaviour lead to loneliness in Gippsland

Griffith University, Kiana Brooks-Amor
June 11, 2024
DOOMSCROLLING - A Soothing Compulsion

DOOMSCROLLING – A Soothing Compulsion

Griffith University, Michelle Homsombat
January 19, 2024
Native Australian Bees

Native Australian Bees

Griffith University, Ben Trood
January 17, 2024
21st century wellness

21st century wellness

Griffith University, Nikki Richardson
December 1, 2023
The engine of a car

The final frontier… of tourism?

Griffith University, Sam Shaheen
October 30, 2023
Logo

An industry in flames

Griffith University, Jesse Fairweather
October 23, 2023
A woman sitting on a bed

Young Women’s Journey through Endometriosis

Griffith University, Chloe White
October 11, 2023
A tray of food on a table

Not all is well with wellness

Griffith University, Nikki Richardson
September 22, 2023
A group of people walking down the street

The Trans American Refugee Crisis: What does it mean for Australia?

Griffith University, Abigail Hernandez
August 10, 2023
A group of people on a stage

A triumphant trio: Queensland Ballet’s Trilogy

Griffith University, Olivia Schoenauer
June 20, 2023
A close up of a pond

The river runs through it

Griffith University, Francesca Yu
May 1, 2023
A person flying through the air on a cloudy day

Talking climate change in the gaslands

Griffith University, Olivia Schoenauer
April 28, 2023
A close up of a dry grass field

The family responsibility: How young Queensland farmers are responding to climate change

Griffith University, Gianna Trotta
April 24, 2023
A sunset over a city street

Gassed out in rural Queensland

Griffith University, Jasmine Camp
April 17, 2023
A wooden boat in a body of water

Culture and connection to land

Griffith University, Jayden Scherrenberg
March 21, 2023
A large mountain in the background

Ni-Vanuatu women facing climate crisis

Griffith University, Mary-Kate Hannagan
February 17, 2023
A body of water

The climate paradox: adaptation and resilience 

Griffith University, Amela Imamovic
February 2, 2023
Locked green door

Coercive control and the long road to criminalisation

Griffith University, Mary-Kate Hannagan
January 4, 2023
A woman selling fish

Empowering the hidden hands in a global workforce

Griffith University, Nikki Richardson
December 9, 2022
A man standing in front of a tree

November Podcast Out Now

Griffith University
October 31, 2022
A tree on a dirt track

Food affordability and accessibility in remote Australia

Griffith University, Tahnee Maxwell
September 30, 2022
Australian basketball team lined up and celebrating

Australia’s best prep for Sydney’s FIBA World Cup

Griffith University, Jesse Fairweather
September 19, 2022
Local school taking STEM to new heights

Local school taking STEM to new heights

Griffith University, Felicity Ploughman
September 14, 2022
Picture of an Australian Lacrosse player

Will lacrosse be in the Brisbane Olympics?

Griffith University, Matthew McCulloch
September 2, 2022
Young tennis player in action

Tennis tantrums causing grassroots rackets

Griffith University, Nikki Bogosavac
August 29, 2022
Northern New South Wales floods

Communication lacking during floods

Griffith University, Joel Walker, Jasmine Camp and Monique Mita
July 14, 2022
Minjerribah beach

The whale on the hill

Griffith University, Monique Mita
May 27, 2022
A person at a window with a decorative screen.

November Podcast Out Now

Griffith University
November 1, 2021
#Chatsafe guidelines are helping young people navigate mental health conversations on social media

Safe conversations on social media

Griffith University, Tayla Burgess
October 11, 2021
DADS awareness cruise

Escaping the emotional emergency room

Griffith University, Chandler Milligan
September 27, 2021
Welcome to Palm Beach

Dark times for light rail as QLD protests continue

Griffith University, Isabelle Condon and Simone Smith
September 22, 2021
Suicide prevention congress: Experts and experience

Suicide prevention congress: Experts and experience

Griffith University, Samantha Gray
September 21, 2021
boowaggan cottage

Out with the Old, In with the New

Griffith University, Tayla Burgess
September 8, 2021
Karawatha Forest Park

Between a rock and a fast pace

Griffith University, Dave Whitfield
November 12, 2020
Oceans Apart

Oceans Apart

Griffith University, Isabella Porras
November 11, 2020
Flowers on a grave

A matter of live (streaming) and death

Griffith University, Monique Mita
November 11, 2020
Toohey Forest borders the Nathan campus

Critters on campus

Griffith University, Dave Whitfield
November 10, 2020
Brisbane city skyline

Opinion: Directing the drift

Griffith University, Rhett Kleine
November 10, 2020
Mulberry farmer Muniraju

Silk from the Sewer

Griffith University, Isabella Porras
November 4, 2020
Soccer ball by J Dima on Flickr

Kicking goals for men’s health

Griffith University, Jonathan O'Neill
November 4, 2020
- PHOTO: Southbank Parklands (Source – (Source – Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

QLD Election Explainer: Implementing greenspace In urban development

Griffith University, Indio Myles
October 30, 2020
Image: MesserWoland, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

QLD Election Explainer: Domestic Violence in Queensland

Griffith University, Monique Mita
October 30, 2020
PHOTO: EV charging station. Source: (Flickr: Grand Canyon National Park

Qld Election Explainer – Electric Vehicles in Queensland

Griffith University, Benjamin Ruge
October 29, 2020
PHOTO: A typical bore pump on Tamborine Mountain (image by Abby Williams)

Qld Election Explainer: Water Security for the Gold Coast Hinterland

Griffith University, Abby Williams
October 29, 2020
PHOTO: Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Qld Election Explainer: Private vs public prisons

Griffith University, Jasmine Camp
October 29, 2020
PHOTO: The Pacific Highway (M1), Oxenford (Source: MDRX)

Qld Election Explainer: The Gold Coast’s “Second M1”

Griffith University, Tiffany Horgan
October 27, 2020
PHOTO: Toondah Harbour’s pristine wetlands at low tide (Source: Christie Gallois)

Qld Election Explainer: Developing Toondah Harbour

Griffith University, Kate Fea
October 27, 2020
Being cut off from social interaction during the pandemic can seem even more isolating in remote rural areas where community is everything. Photo: Courtesy Bec Ritchie/Unsplash

Rural communities fight mental health strain

Griffith University, ERIN RIETDYK
October 15, 2020
The federal government say the Job-ready Graduates Package will increase the number of graduates studying in areas of anticipated employment growth, but opponents have their doubts. Photo: Courtesy Brett Jordan/Unsplash

Parliament to debate Job-ready Graduates Package

Griffith University, Elizabeth Foster, Jade Macbeth and staff writers
October 6, 2020
Long distance relationships and flights continue to be grounded as COVID-19 remains a problem around the world. Photo: Courtesy Dyana Wing So/Unsplash

COVID-19 tough on long distance relationships

Griffith University, MADISON COSKERIE
September 15, 2020
DRU’s animal sanctuary has approximately 30 acres of land where ‘residents’ can spend their days in comfort. Photo: Courtesy Emily Daly

Animal Rescue Sanctuary Opens Gates to Public

Griffith University, Kayla Sylvester
August 24, 2020
Ekka@Loreto was created as a fun day for students and staff and featured farm-themed free dress. Photo: Courtesy Loreto College Coorparoo

Schools take COVID-safe approach to fundraising

Griffith University, Emily Lowe
August 18, 2020
Tayla Relph has been riding motorbikes since she was three years old and turned her love of the sport into a professional racing career. Photo: Courtesy Russel Colvin

Road racing not for the faint hearted

Griffith University, MATTHEW HENDRY AND STAFF WRITERS
October 11, 2019
For many students graduation anxiety develops from the uncertainty about finding a job after graduation. Photo: Tilly Hannan

Anxiety real for graduating students

Griffith University, TILLY HANNAN
October 11, 2019
Players use gel ball blasters, which have a realistic gun-like appearance despite being a toy used for tactical gameplay.Photo: Michie Leppard

Gun-ho sport spreads across Queensland

Griffith University, MICHIE LEPPARD
October 11, 2019
James Gilmour, federal science minister Karen Andrews and Adam Gilmore hope the space funding will help put man back on the moon.Photo: Courtesy Karen Andrews

Gold Coast company sets sights on moon

Griffith University, ASHLEIGH JANSEN
October 11, 2019
Locals woke to find Southport State High School on fire in the early hours of Friday morning.Photo: Monica Adair

Southport High burns as holidays end

Griffith University, MONICA ADAIR
October 11, 2019
Warning signs at the Clarkes Beach entry point advise people to stay off the dunes to prevent further erosion and to avoid injury.Photo: Ashleigh Hartley

Coastal erosion damages Byron beaches

Griffith University, ASHLEIGH HARTLEY
October 11, 2019
This year’s Women’s World Cup became the first to draw more than one million viewers worldwide over the course of the tournament.Photo: Courtesy Queensland Lions

Women’s football gets popularity boost

Griffith University, JACK HOLT
October 11, 2019
Veteran Gold Coast drag queens (from left) Natasha St James, Sellma Soul and Scarlett Fever perform to sold-out crowds in "Draglicious". Photo: Tilly Hannan

Veteran drag queens show how it’s done

Griffith University, TILLY HANNAN
October 11, 2019
Local businesses such as this nursery in Warwick are only too well aware of the water restrictions in the drought-stricken community. Photo: Ben Harden

Water donations flow for the Darling Downs

Griffith University, BEN HARDEN
October 3, 2019
Ruin photography looks at buildings that have been abandoned and left to fall into urban decay. Photo: Vic Ortice

Ruin photography embraces history and decay

Griffith University, JACK HOLT
October 3, 2019
Bella’s Sanctuary is a purpose-built facility that consists of five units, each with their own kitchenette, living area and courtyard. Photo: DVConnect/RDW Photography

Sanctuary provides safe haven for women

Griffith University, COURTNEY KRUK
October 3, 2019
The Gold Coast Inclusive Sports Program aims to teach children of all abilities the fundamental skills of sport. Photo: Courtesy Lisa Wells

Kids’ sports program caters to all abilities

Griffith University, ASHLEIGH HARTLEY
October 3, 2019
Students and their supporters gathered to send a message to pressure the government to undertake immediate climate action. Photo: Athena Zelandonii.

Climate activism votes with its feet

Griffith University, ATHENA ZELANDONII
October 3, 2019
Textiles artist Anne Leon displayed her large-scale kimono artwork at the Swell Sculpture Festival in Currumbin this month. Photo: Timeless Textiles.

Textile artist shares passion through teaching

Griffith University, GEORGIA MARR
October 3, 2019

Platypus Story from The Argus on Vimeo.

Bandit fights for precious habitat

Griffith University, Debra Harrip
September 28, 2019
Volunteer returns carrying a discarded rubber tyre and bag of plastic debris after scouring the beach in search for debris that was dumped or washed ashore.

Eager volunteers help clean up environment

Griffith University, Micah Coto
September 28, 2019
Textile waste enters circular economy

Textile waste enters circular economy

Griffith University, Kahlin van der Borgh
September 28, 2019
Protesters in Fiji show strength in the face of rising sea levels with the 350 Pacific slogan – “We are not drowning, we are fighting.”

Who is ready to fight for Pacific nations?

Griffith University, Katie Rasch
September 27, 2019
Protesters at Brisbane's second School Strike for the Climate on September 23, with a Stop Adani sign prominent

Protest planning begins in suburbs

Griffith University, Ricco Caiulo
September 27, 2019
The Epicurious Garden sign at Brisbane's South Bank Parklands

Garden shows what, when to grow in tricky climate

Griffith University, Stephanie Spencer
September 27, 2019

eWaste Connection with Chris Lowndes interview Final from The Argus on Vimeo.

Volunteers power program to divert eWaste

Griffith University, Celina Rigby
September 27, 2019

Protesters push their point on climate change

Griffith University, Ricco Caiulo
September 27, 2019
Laughing koala in fork of tree

Paradigm shift ‘urgent’ as clearing imperils koalas

Griffith University, Celina Rigby
September 27, 2019
Changing environment lifts skin cancer risk

Changing environment lifts skin cancer risk

Griffith University, Stephanie Spencer
September 27, 2019
Bureau of Meteorology chart showing that the Earth is gaining heat, most of which is going into the oceans

How climate change is already hurting Australia

Griffith University, Kahlin van der Borgh
September 27, 2019

The Search for Microplastics from The Argus on Vimeo.

What’s really in the sand beneath your feet?

Griffith University, Marissa Lim
September 26, 2019
Georgia Godwin’s career goal will be fulfilled if she gets the opportunity to represent Australia at the Olympic Games in 2020. Photo: Courtesy Georgia Godwin

Gymnast fights for Olympics contention

Griffith University, SAAVANAH BOURKE
September 26, 2019
Nineteen-year-old Katie Hayward is on her way to being one of the youngest athletes ever to represent Australia in track and field at the Olympics. Photo: Athletics Australia

Gold Coast teen strides to success

Griffith University, Saavanah Bourke
September 26, 2019
Lost Palms Brewing Co. are steering away from the masculine stereotypes often associate with beer and embracing a relaxed, holiday vibe. Photo: Lost Palms Brewing Co.

Gold Coast brewery tackles stereotypes

Griffith University, GEORGIA MARR
September 25, 2019
Australian Chris Crawford has worked on both television and movie sets, in the props department and as a training assistant director. Photo: Courtesy Chris Crawford

Film industry hopefuls head overseas

Griffith University, JESSICA AMBLER
September 25, 2019

School Strike 4 Climate - Brisbane 20/10/2019 from The Argus on Vimeo.

Brisbane student strike draws huge crowd

Griffith University, The Argus team
September 24, 2019

Australia’s Wealth Gap

Griffith University, Joshua Holmes
May 22, 2019

2019 Election and First Time Voters

Griffith University, Tilly Hannan
May 21, 2019
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