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The Future of Journalism

By Helen Megalokonomos: The future of journalism has reached a precipice with budgets shrinking and editorial jobs being cut. The only lifeline for journalists lies in being able to produce content across all media platforms and in adapting to the changing landscape,...

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Sarah Ferguson and The Killing Season

  By Helen Megalokonomos: About 180 academics and business leaders heard Four Corners journalist Sarah Ferguson speak about the Rudd-Gillard Era at a Women in Business event in Parramatta this May. Ferguson spoke of the famed ‘faceless men’ who played a pivotal...

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Zines and Music: How They Fused in an Inspiring Workshop

(Featured image for Zine Workshop Retrospective, created by Satya Patel, 2025)  On December 14th, 2024, the School of Zines hosted a vibrant zine workshop infused with the spirit of music.   Zines have surged in popularity over the past few years, like a phoenix...

The Ultimate Summer Playlist: Music For Every Moment

(Student reading book while listening to music on headphones. Photo credit: Garish (Luci) Kugathasan, 2025)  Before we get started, this article is brought to you by Jenita Kingston, President of ‘Wusic’, Western’s music club, as she shares her personal picks and...

Parramatta Light Rail: Game-Changer for Students

  The wait is over. The Parramatta Light Rail project has debuted, connecting Westmead to Carlingford. Trams just 9 minutes apart can now take you from Parramatta Square straight to Western’s Parramatta South campus.  The Yallamundi light rail stop is just a...

All-Women Show ‘Khair’ Sold Out for International Women’s Day

  In honour of International Women’s Day, Powerhouse Youth Theatre (PYT) Fairfield presented ‘Khair’, a dazzling show written, choreographed and performed by an all- women ensemble.  Showtimes included Friday 7th March at 8:30pm, and Saturday 8th March at 2:30pm...