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  • Petah Wood

    Petah is an Editor for W'SUP News, joining the editorial team in December 2024. She is studying a Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) majoring in English. Originally from Mount Gambier, South Australia, Petah enjoys exploring the Sydney sights and immersing herself in the city lifestyle. She enjoys writing about her travel experiences, all her gluten free finds and documenting her experience adjusting from the country to the city.
    In her free time, you'll find her FaceTiming her cat, Prinny, finding the best travel deals and embarking on spontaneous adventures.

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5 Coeliac Friendly Places in Sydney

5 Coeliac Friendly Places in Sydney

Having any dietary requirement can be a challenge, but for those with coeliac disease, finding gluten free food that is coeliac friendly can be incredibly difficult. Lucky for us here in Sydney, we are spoiled for choice with gluten free finds that are coeliac safe,...

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Western Sydney University Lifeblood Challenge 2024

Western Sydney University Lifeblood Challenge 2024

What began as a small pilot project in 2017 at the Kingswood campus has evolved into a driving force in life-saving initiatives and enhanced community compassion across all Western Sydney University campuses.   Originally a one-woman initiative by then student and now...

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Rise of Australian Romantasy: Braidee Otto

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...

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Rise of Australian Romantasy: Lily Crozier

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2026 SRC President Statement: $4 Million of Your Money Spent on You!

Statement from 2026 SRC President Bailey Anderson Hello WSU Students! My name is Bailey, and I'm your Student Representative Council President! As a key feature of the transition to the Student Union (SU), it is now a legal requirement that over $4 million dollars of...