An incredible variety of cuisines from around the world can be discovered in your neighbourhood, writes Jostina Basta. With Western Sydney’s incredible and unique diversity come perks – an array of different and mouth-watering cuisines. If you’re anything like me,...
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...
Attention coffee addicts, eggs benedict-obsessed enthusiasts and all-around brunch lovers! As we are power on through these uncertain times with ever-changing restrictions, it’s completely understandable to be feeling a little disheartened or maybe even lonely. But...
Editorial On behalf of the W’SUP team, I would like to share our deepest condolences to the people of Lebanon for the recent tragedy. We are aware that Western Sydney University (WSU), in the beauty of its diversity, has a large proportion of Lebanese staff and...
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...
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...
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...
With Australia’s transition from permanent to temporary migration in the past few years, more than 1 million temporary migrants are now living in Australia at any time. The main three temporary visa categories include international students, working holidaymakers and...
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....
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...
Previously self-published Bronte-Marie Wesson has just made her traditional debut with the start of a high fantasy series. The Ascension of Souls was released on the 3rd of March 2025 to kick off the Broken Cycle trilogy. The novel is perfect for fans of Game of...
When you think of dementia, you probably picture someone forgetting their keys or getting confused about the date. But what if the early warning signs look completely different depending on whether you are a man or a woman? For decades, medical research has largely...
Two recent state court verdicts in the United States have affirmed that design defects in social media platforms, combined with a failure to warn users of associated risks, may give rise to legal consequences. Increasing concerns surrounding child safety on these...
CareerTrackers is a national not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide support to First Nations university students, linking them to long-term paid, multi-year internships and employment opportunities during their studies and upon graduation. Students...
With the romantasy genre continuing to captivate readers worldwide, Australian author Braidee Otto is celebrating the release of her debut novel Songbird of the Sorrows. From secret princesses to spies uncovering dangerous truths and unlikely heroes facing impossible...