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...
Rise of Australian Romantasy: Braidee Otto
With the romantasy genre continuing to captivate readers worldwide, Australian author Braidee Otto is celebrating the release of her debut novel Songbird of the Sorrows. From secret princesses to spies uncovering dangerous truths and unlikely heroes facing impossible...
Citizen Science: How Western students can help scientists
In Western Sydney, there are areas that have ongoing roles available for citizen scientists interested in wildlife, climate change or bushfire impact research. According to Western Sydney University (WSU) Associate Professor Ian Wright, citizen science plays an...
Rise of Australian Romantasy: Lily Crozier
Lily Crozier was born in London to a family of book collectors and quickly followed in their footsteps. Now based in Sydney, she is building her career as a literary influencer and publicist at Penguin Random House Australia. Her debut novel, ‘Vow of Eternal Night’ is...
Review: Reflections on the International Women’s Day Art Installation
Earlier in 2025, a constellation of voices created a celebration of respectful relationships, displayed in a walkway at Western Sydney University’s Parramatta South campus. The International Women’s Day Art Installation Project began with a conversation. Ideas rippled...
2026 SRC President Statement: $4 Million of Your Money Spent on You!
Statement from 2026 SRC President Bailey Anderson Hello WSU Students! My name is Bailey, and I'm your Student Representative Council President! As a key feature of the transition to the Student Union (SU), it is now a legal requirement that over $4 million dollars of...
Are words the new weapon? Australia’s response to the Bondi terrorist attack
Since the Port Arthur massacre of 1996, Australia has maintained stringent firearm regulations, largely preventing mass-casualty attacks. However, the Bondi terrorist attack on 14 December 2025 prompted renewed scrutiny of Australia’s counterterrorism, migration, and...
Searching for Space: Disabled Parking and Accessibility at Campus
Arriving after 9 a.m. at Parramatta South can be stressful for many students, but for those who rely on disabled parking, it’s often a race against the clock. According to the Western Sydney University parking team, there are 24 mobility parking bays across...
OPINION: 2025 Gala Dressed in 1920s Glamour
On the 21st of November, Western Sydney University student leaders and staff members were taken back to the 1920s. Student Leader’s Gala attendees came dressed in glamorous and glittery attire with pearls and feathers, culminating in a Great Gatsby experience. Staff...
Indigenous Sovereignty: Young Australians Pursuing Change
Read Part 1 here — Indigenous Sovereignty: Welcome to Country Explained Read Part 2 here — Indigenous Sovereignty: Right-Wing Extremism Rises Young Australians Powering the Pursuit for Change The Australian Reconciliation Barometer found 80% of young...
Filmmaker Prudence Bernadette on Doctor Who fandom!
(Caption: Subculture: The Whovians title card. Photo credit: Prudence Bernadette, 2025) Australian filmmaker and musician Prudence Bernadette (aka TheArtGirl) is stepping into the spotlight to debut her documentary Subculture: The Whovians. Produced under her new...
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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, ...
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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...