As the homelessness crisis worsens, Pass it on Clothing & Co. are providing dignity to those sleeping rough in Sydney’s Western suburbs. Founded by Chris Vagg and Olga Puga in 2016, Pass it on Clothing & Co. is a Sydney-based social enterprise supporting the...
Australian artists on the frontline in Ukraine
Australian artists George Gittoes AM and Hellen Rose are navigating landmines and documenting the destruction on the frontline in Ukraine. For more than fifty years, Gittoes has documented the best and worst of the human condition. He is well...
Australia’s commitment to supporting Afghan refugees
On August 15, the day that the Taliban seized Afghanistan’s capital, chaos descended on the streets of Kabul as thousands were desperate to escape. Today, some of these Afghan refugees are thankful to be adjusting to life in Australia under a government program...
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Taking The World By ‘ONYX STORM’: A Book Review
Onyx Storm’s legacy is as tumultuous as its title. Following the explosive popularity of the series’ first instalment, ‘Fourth Wing’, and its sophomore addition, ‘Iron Flame’, ‘Onyx Storm’ easily became one of the most anticipated book releases of 2025. Despite...
P’s Get Degrees
Yes, we all want distinctions and make the Dean’s Merit List. We all want to be top of the class. But sometimes, cruising in the middle is the best you can do. And just because you’re not top of the class, it doesn't mean you’ve failed. Besides, I know significantly...
How many attempts did you take to pass your IELTS or PTE test?
“Your Pearson Test of English (PTE) result is available!” The text arrived at 11:34 AM on a scorching Tuesday in mid-December 2024. My heart sank as I opened it. I had secured an overall score of 77. While that might sound decent, I needed a minimum of 80 in each...
Made In the West Film Festival: The Online Movie Marathon Experience
Part One: ‘Places Please!’ by Paul Rye. Viewers were welcomed to the first short film of the night: ‘Places, Please!’, which delved into the chaotic world of production behind the stage, centring on the life of stage manager, Keith. Audiences experienced Keith’s...
“The lights danced to my music”: Student Composer Bailey Pickles Speaks About Big Dreams
Bailey Pickles, aged 20, is studying the University of Sydney’s ‘Composition for Creative Industries’ at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. “This is the perfect course for me,” Pickles said. “It’s been a fantastic experience because I’m surrounded by so many...