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Griffith University’s online news site has just added a new category that allows coverage of stories that matter on campus.

Events

Sports

Surfing Culture

Surfing has sprinted from the shadows of subversion into the big business world of mainstream media.

Ma and Pa stores are being phased out, board design is going back to the future, and a new generation of surfers is being marketed to like never before.

What has this shift done to the culture surrounding board riding?

I spoke to some surfers from varied backgrounds about the appeal of surfing, the realities of business, and the spirituality of, “worshiping at the great alter of the ocean.”

Luke Beaver

Travel

Yolgnu Boy

Stuff really happens in the NT. You’ve got to go, you know!

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World News

CBS Video Package on the Future of Journalism

This video is a good example of the future of journalism, both in content and how it is presented. Please note that I copied the code from the original website... Read more »

April 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment


National News

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April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment


State & Local News

Rocketing water bills for ratepayers

Hinze DamGOLD Coast ratepayers could face rocketing water bills after the State Government took control of the region’s dams for a fraction of what they’re... Read more »

January 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment


Environment

Seahorse sanctuary makes first overseas export

KarajiniThe first shipment of seahorses from a Kalbarri Sanctuary has been exported to London. The Kalbarri Seahorse Sanctuary has sent a small test shipment of... Read more »

January 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment


Health

Delusion lets smokers breathe easy

Smokin’MOST Australian smokers are in denial about their habit. A survey by the Cancer Council Victoria reveals that 60 per cent of smokers cling to “self-exempting... Read more »

January 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment