By Bec Foley: The setting Autumn in the blue mountains is nature’s mardi gras. The stoic Japanese maple trees of summer become camp, attention-seeking centre-pieces clad outrageously in electric red. The trees look as if they’re on fire. Little wonder this...
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Master Wolf releases new music
By Curtis Mayfield M-H: Hip-hop outfit Master Wolf launched the new single ‘Never Question The Dopeness’ on May 9 at Redfern’s Hustle & Flow Bar. The lineup of this “group” varies, as it is the strange brainchild of rapper MC Skinz. It might be right to call...
Some Kind of Paradise
By Brendan Gapper: Paradise, my arse. Midnight at the emergency department and the clouds parted to reveal the full moon. The nurse stubbed out her smoke and headed back inside. She was supposed to leave hospital grounds to have a cigarette, but she thought “fuck...
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Stealing the Show: Behind the Scenes with the WSU Livestock Team
It's 5AM on show day and my alarm is going off. It's cold outside and the sun is yet to rise. I chuck on my clothes and boots, grab my show bag, and head off to the Hawkesbury showgrounds. This whole process started many months ago at the WSU farm at the Hawkesbury...
Your Career Starts on LinkedIn
Many phrases can strike fear in a university student’s heart. Exam season, internship application, student fees- the list goes on. But there is one thing that often tops the list: creating a LinkedIn profile. Since starting at Western Sydney University in 2023, I...
What It’s Really Like to Study a Master’s at Western
Pursuing a master’s degree is more than ticking off another qualification - it’s a personal and professional turning point. For those considering postgraduate study, especially at Western Sydney University, understanding the student experience can make all the...
Parra Pantry Opens: Here’s how to get your free groceries
For many students, starting a new semester comes with excitement and sometimes stress. Balancing study, work, and daily living can be tough, especially when it comes to groceries. But help is available. As part of Spring Welcome Week 2025, the Western Pantry will...
Want to Stay in Australia After Graduation? Read This First!
It’s the final year of uni, and while assignments and exams loom large, for many international students, an even bigger question hovers in the background: “Can I stay in Australia after I graduate?” If you’ve ever Googled visa types or relied on a friend’s...




