15-year gaol sentence for Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk
On August 10, a court in Ukraine’s Nikolaev region sentenced Bogdan Syrotiuk, a 27-year-old Ukrainian socialist and anti-war activist, to 15 years in prison. His crime? Writing articles. Bogdan, a leading member of the Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists, was...
Digital Due Diligence
The Federal Government has released an exposure draft of the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2025 for targeted consultation. The draft Bill seeks to require online services to provide a safer online environment and give social media users greater...
The WEST Journal Brings a Voice to the Outer Suburbs
In a bid to rewrite the disconnect between capital cities and outer suburbs, The WEST Journal strives to provide a space for the Western Sydney community in the media. Founded in 2009, The WEST Journal is an independent Australian media platform built around...
Sydney’s Warmest Winter yet
Sydney just finished its warmest winter to date in its 167 years of record, according to University of Technology Professor and meteorologist expert, Milton Speer. This comes following research from Weather Zone which said that Sydney’s overnight minimums and...
My Experience at Edcon 2026 – And Why People Should Attend
My name is Kirk Gomes. I’m one of the interim disability officers at Western Sydney University (‘WSU’). I was recently invited to attend the National Union of Students (‘NUS’) Education Conference. This was a four-day conference hosted by the NUS, and it was held at...
Homegrown Mystery: Tamara Moss
Tamara Moss majored in Asian Studies at the University of Western Australia before going on to work as a primary school teacher. In 2017, she published her debut book in the Lintang series. The series was shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize in 2018,...
The Heart Behind the Hands
Before the sun begins to rise, a nurse is already by someone’s side. Not just asking what hurts today; But wondering what words cannot say. They carry no spotlight, applause, nor fame; Just quiet commitment to every name. With tired eyes and steady hands, ...
Touch
They talked about coffee for five minutes. “Espresso” and “mocha” rolled off their lips – dry and pale the way the winter grounds are – in harmony, disappearing into the wind – the relentlessly cold wind. After a while, the discussion shifted into something sweeter,...
Homegrown Fantasy: Bronte-Marie Wesson
Previously self-published Bronte-Marie Wesson has just made her traditional debut with the start of a high fantasy series. The Ascension of Souls was released on the 3rd of March 2025 to kick off the Broken Cycle trilogy. The novel is perfect for fans of Game of...
Is Medical Bias Hiding the Early Signs of Dementia in Women? Here’s What Science Says.
When you think of dementia, you probably picture someone forgetting their keys or getting confused about the date. But what if the early warning signs look completely different depending on whether you are a man or a woman? For decades, medical research has largely...
Scrolling into liability: Social media addiction in personal injury litigation
Two recent state court verdicts in the United States have affirmed that design defects in social media platforms, combined with a failure to warn users of associated risks, may give rise to legal consequences. Increasing concerns surrounding child safety on these...
CareerTrackers’ Annual Gala Hosts Martin Luther King III
CareerTrackers is a national not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide support to First Nations university students, linking them to long-term paid, multi-year internships and employment opportunities during their studies and upon graduation. Students...
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Student Representative Candidate Statement: Ahmad Chatah
A Stronger Student Voice. A More Accessible University. Real Representation. I’m running for SRC President because students deserve more than a representative body that only speaks when there is an election. We deserve an SRC that is visible, accessible and prepared...
Student Representative Candidate Statement: Alexandra Woods
I am Alexandra Woods, a law student, mum, grandmother and Indigenous student running independently for SRC President. Like many students, I balance university with responsibilities beyond the classroom. That is why student advocacy is at the heart of my campaign....
Student Representative Candidate Statement: Francesca Mcloughlin
I am pleased to be standing as an independent candidate for SRC Vice-President in the Western Sydney University Student Union elections. As a law student, Indigenous student and student community leader, I understand the importance of representation that...
Student Representative Candidate Statement: Kirk Gomes
I’m Kirk Gomes and I’m running to be one of the NUS delegates representing the University at the NUS national conference. I am a 2nd year law student who has a disability which makes my vocal cords and soft palate paralysed, making my voice unclear. I am running to be...
WSU 🤝 Weapons Companies
For years, Western Sydney University (WSU) students have criticised the university’s research partnerships with military and defence companies. Earlier in 2026 This year, WSU’s SRC released an open letter to Vice Chancellor George Williams to condemn...