As the exciting first flush of independence begins to wane a new sense of responsibility starts to settle in. First year uni has its fair share of challenges for those living away from home. Freedom to do, go and eat what and when you want comes with the complicated...
Star Wars The Last Jedi
Audiences are very happy with the much anticipated second film from the third trilogy of the Star Wars franchise as they release their eighth film. It has met expectations by following their winning formulae. The film delivered slick, smooth special effects and well...
Western Sydney community walks in support of anti-domestic violence campaign
Hundreds of people attended the White Ribbon Walk on 25 November in Penrith to make a pledge to speak out against domestic violence. The banks of the Nepean river served as the location for the 2017 walk to increase awareness. Penrith, Mount Druitt, Blue Mountains and...
Australian marriage equality survey results are in
Australia has voted to change the definition of marriage to include same sex marriage. 12,727,920 million or 79.5 per cent of eligible Australian’s voted. 7.8 million voted yes and 4.9 million voted no. Australia has voted for the definition of marriage to be changed....
Book review: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
It’s Cath’s first year at university and she is moving away from home to live on campus. Cath, the protagonist in Fangirl, spends most of her free time working on her Fanfiction. She is obsessed by the fictional character Simon Snowa parody of Harry Potter. Although...
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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...






