In Australia, 1 in 3 people will need blood or blood products in their lifetime. It is something that many people don’t think about, but when you need it, you are thanking those who rolled up their sleeves for you. The staff at Lifeblood Parramatta know Janet...
ZPLUTO takes over Western Sydney’s Ones To Watch Showcase
Live Nation’s Ones To Watch Showcase hits Parramatta’s Albion Hotel on Thursday 25 August. The showcase is part of the inaugural SOUND WEST festival, a week-long celebration of music and technology, highlighting Western Sydney’s talent. The showcase will see the works...
Election: Nursing students call for more support
Nursing students are hoping that the upcoming Federal Election will see major changes implemented within their industry. Many student nurses are in the workforce completing practical components of their degree, but the pressures influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic are...
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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...
Endometriosis impacts one in seven women: raise awareness this March and shine a light on Endo
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a global movement dedicated to raising awareness about this chronic and often debilitating condition. One in seven women have Endometriosis. I am one in seven. Endometriosis is a debilitating disease that impacts women’s...