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Ms Olsen has joined a growing number of local educators embarking on Higher Degree by Research programs through USC’s Fraser Coast campus. Kilkivan State School teacher and USC PhD candidate Amelia Olsen (back) with her thesis project supervisor Dr Sharon Louth. Pictures: USC Senior Lecturer in Education Dr Sharon Louth, Ms Olsen’s thesis project supervisor, said USC Fraser Coast’s expanding focus on postgraduate research was helping build the capacity of local teachers and raise the profile of regional educators. “By embracing this opportunity, our new PhD and Master students are working to bring regional issues and solutions to the forefront of Australian educational research and ensuring the voices of our teachers, our students and our community are heard,” Dr Louth said. ....
Dave Arthur has been a beloved figure in the Gympie region for many years. Photo Contributed Family and friends of Dave are reeling in the wake of the shock diagnosis, which was set in motion when he realised he had lost considerable weight on a recent skydiving trip. He mentioned the weight loss to his doctor when getting checked out for a shoulder injury he had suffered at work, and went through a number of tests as a result. Dr Andrew Spall at Rainbow Beach General Practice eventually gave Dave the bad news. He had a sizeable tumour on his kidneys, which had metastasised and spread to his lungs. ....