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...
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...
Destabilising the Fast Fashion Industry, One Garment at a Time
On 7 August 2025, Western Sydney University students and staff were encouraged to exchange free items to meet their material needs at the University’s Parramatta South Campus. ‘We’re trying to build a community on campus that reduces waste, creates social...
Reuse and Repair: Can Mending End Climate Injustice?
On September 9th, ‘Festival of Action’ – a coalition of Western Sydney University students, staff and partners focus on climate and social justice, hosted the ‘Climate Justice through Reuse and Repair’, panel with advocacy group, ‘Parents for Climate’. Blue...
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Blurred Lines: The Cost of Reset
A recent NSW parliamentary inquiry has found during the 2025 restructure of Western Sydney University over $30 million was spent on consultancy fees. As part of the review, corporate consultancy and advisory firm KPMG was engaged for a fee of $2.6 million,...
Meet THEFT, WSU’s newest club for film and theatre lovers
Students of the newly commenced Performing Arts subject, ‘Fundamentals of Acting and Theatre’ have launched one of Western Sydney University’s (‘WSU’) newest clubs. The Hybridised Ensemble for Film & Theatre, or otherwise called ‘THEFT’, gives students across WSU...
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...
Students raise concerns over rising parking fees at WSU campuses
As students face cost-of-living pressures, an increase in parking fee increase at Western Sydney University's Parramatta South campus has become a concern for some students who rely on driving to campus. The cost of a one day ‘pay and display’ parking ticket at...
Students Step Off the Sidelines and Marched to Town Hall
August 13 saw Western Sydney University (WSU) students joining a nationwide protest against Pauline Hanson and the One Nation collective. The rally was organised by High School Anti-Capitalists and the National Union of Students. For many involved, it was about more...





