What is cultural appropriation and is it a big deal?

What is cultural appropriation and is it a big deal?

You’re likely to have heard of the term cultural appropriation, and if you haven’t – it’s more likely you’ve seen examples of it. Consider social media posts you’ve seen of people dressing for Halloween as Native Americans in feathers and headdresses, or Mexican...

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Nasser Sultan: Reality behind reality TV

Nasser Sultan: Reality behind reality TV

While you (arguably) have real-life people and situations, we’ve come to know that reality TV can be far from reality. From your dramatic one-liners, to your season villains and favourites that make the best memes – there is a natural scepticism for what is real and...

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#BOSS women killing it in their fields

#BOSS women killing it in their fields

In light of International Women’s Day, Western Sydney Community forum hosts their ‘Voices of the West’ event to showcase inspiring and #BOSS women various industries, walks of life, ethnicities and experiences. Through their ‘living library’ sessions, guests...

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Bankstown poetry slam: a place to connect

Bankstown poetry slam: a place to connect

Bankstown poetry slam is unlike anything you’d expect. Nothing about the slam is censored, and there are absolutely no boundaries around how individuals choose to deliver their message. You can stomp, yell, dramatically pause, sing, or flail your arms as passionately...

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Beauty and the brains

Beauty and the brains

21-year-old pageant winner and Western Sydney University student, Catherine Madziva, utilises her pageant success to promote diversity. As a first-time pageant contestant, Catherine Madziva, originally from Zimbabwe, was initially hesitant to explore uncharted waters....

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Will anybody save Western Sydney’s rare koalas?

Will anybody save Western Sydney’s rare koalas?

South-west Sydney is home to the only disease-free koala colony in New South Wales. These rare healthy koalas are currently dying at an alarming rate on two main roads. So why hasn’t this tragedy been stopped? A peaceful rally was held on Sunday 3rd June 2018 at...

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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...

Zines Taking the World by Storm!

(Caption: Zine Fair stall workers and attendees. Photo credit: Garish (Luci) Kugathasan, 2025)  On the 20th September 2025, School of Zines hosted Parramatta Zine Fair, an event encouraging zinesters to show off their talent and content to the community. Printed media...

Indigenous Sovereignty: Right-Wing Extremism Rises

  Read Part 1 here — Indigenous Sovereignty: Welcome to Country Explained    A 2024 report from the Australian Reconciliation Barometer found more than half (54%) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience racism in Australian society. This...