What is the difference between simply feeling down and having depression? Story by Erielle Sudario. Depression is a common mental health condition with an estimate of one in 35 young Australians having experienced a depressive disorder at some stage in their life...
2018 has been known as the year of diversity in regards to Hollywood films. With the success of titles such as Love Simon, Black Panther, and Wonder Woman, receiving rave reviews on sites such as Rotten Tomatoes and earning millions in the box office. It’s clear that...
Garage sale trail (October 20 - 21) Throughout the weekend, Parramatta will be hosting a garage sale trail, the largest garage sale event throughout the city. Sellers are encourage to register their location to be part of the trail and shoppers will be given map...
On May 23, 2018, hundreds of people gathered at three of Western Sydney University’s campuses to help break the world record for the most amount of people stargazing at the same time. Organised by the ABC in partnership with the Australian National University, the...
Israel’s Netta won Eurovision 2018 with the song ‘Toy’ but does it really deserve to win? Last weekend the grand final of the 63rd Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) was broadcast live from Lisbon, Portugal on SBS at 5am AEST. After three hours of watching the final 26...
Warning … low-key spoilers ahead! “Sometimes, I feel like I’m stuck on a ferris wheel. One minute I’m on top of the world. Then the next I’m on rock bottom” – Love, Simon (2018). I remember watching the trailer for this film over on Tumblr and at first glance, I...
Ever gone to the beach and thought to yourself "Where would I go if I kept following the shoreline?" Or maybe you’ve visited Bondi and wondered what other areas you could explore in Sydney. For those interested, the coastal walk starting from Coogee Beach to the...
How good are your “shopping on a budget” skills? Have you explored your local op-shop yet? To make sure that all of us get to discover the true treasures op shops hold, and to encourage people to reduce waste, Blacktown City Council recently hosted a “Recycled...
By Erielle Sudario: The use of games and technology to teach and engage the new learners is the way of the future, says Phil Spencer, the head of X-Box as he stated that “How the gamers and the gaming industry are the early adaptors to new technology and its how they...
Between balancing coursework, part-time jobs and the transition to adulthood, today’s students are increasingly vulnerable to mental health challenges. Studies show Australian university students are experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress, with...
In a historic show of unity, Western Sydney University students voted unanimously on August 21, 2025, to pass a pro-Palestine motion demanding the university sever research links with Syqe Medical, lift the suspensions of student protesters, halt staff job cuts, and...
What could possibly be worse than a father eating his son because he’s deformed? Well, you’re about to find out. This is part two of finding Nemo a therapist (yes, Disney’s Finding Nemo). Why? Because clownfish are slightly traumatising. Click here for part one if you...
“Re-Gen Z Science” is headed by Western Sydney University’s Dr. Mark Jones and School of Science Engagement Officer Loise Graham. With a focus on making science relevant to younger generations in the Hawkesbury, the program covers how science can address some of the...
On May 26, 2025, Teach Us Consent – a movement founded by activist Chanel Contos, advocates to dismantle rape culture, launched the Promoting Consent Initiative. The initiative aims to provide young people with online content communicating the importance of healthy...