Don’t follow the red flags

Don’t follow the red flags

They seem to be the one. The way they flick their hair, how they make you feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside. But something is not right. In LGBTIQA+ relationships, the statistics of abusive relationships aren’t clear because of the lack of research being done into...

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Why we should join unions

Why we should join unions

Are you sick of not having any job security? Well, you're not the only one, with millions of Australians uniting to change this. In 1976, 2.5 million Australians are members of a union. In 2016, 1.5 million Australians are union members, according to the Parliament of...

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Fighting for freedom: the Hong Kong protests

Fighting for freedom: the Hong Kong protests

The movement has grown into a simple protest over the Extradition Bill, into a movement to make Hong Kong an independent, autonomous country without Chinese interference or rule. The autonomy that China is "respecting" from the 1997 transfer from British to Chinese...

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#LetThemStay – Behind the movement

#LetThemStay – Behind the movement

TW: Mention of Suicide In 2016, thousands of protesters rallied across Australia to protest against the Australian Government’s decision of returning 270 asylum seekers, including 30 babies back to Nauru. This group of asylum seekers were transferred to Australia for...

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Feelings for you

Feelings for you

Feelings for you I hear you call me honey, baby, darling and more. But I can't stop but wonder what exactly you want cuz you haven't come clear. Don't wanna feel another touch, don't wanna give my heart to another stranger I've been hurt. Don't get me wrong I know you...

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Untitled Poem

Untitled Poem

Wind blowing Trees moving windward Traffic lights changing Cars moving, people walking the hallway Everybody seems visible But questioning within their minds What the next person walking might be thinking of them Isn't it selfish But I wonder whose worst Is it the...

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Exploitation or valuable experience?

Exploitation or valuable experience?

Have you been working as an intern or casual, and are just not sure if you are being treated fairly by your employer? Sadly those seemingly endless summer holidays have well and truly come to an end. You’ve replaced your list of summer reading novels with heavy and...

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Anxiety Abroad

Anxiety Abroad

By Sinead Simpkins: On the 19th March, I packed my life for five months in a suitcase and backpack and flew to Tokyo for exchange. I counted down to this day for over several months and there was no turning back. I was really going. I have general anxiety disorder and...

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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...

Citizen Science: How Western students can help scientists

In Western Sydney, there are areas that have ongoing roles available for citizen scientists interested in wildlife, climate change or bushfire impact research. According to Western Sydney University (WSU) Associate Professor Ian Wright, citizen science plays an...

Rise of Australian Romantasy: Lily Crozier

Lily Crozier was born in London to a family of book collectors and quickly followed in their footsteps. Now based in Sydney, she is building her career as a literary influencer and publicist at Penguin Random House Australia. Her debut novel, ‘Vow of Eternal Night’ is...

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...