Hamilton Sydney- You’ll want to be in the room where it happens! Editor Katelyn Brunner did not throw away her shot to see a world-renowned musical. The world-renowned musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda has made its way to Sydney and it does not disappoint. The musical...
An incredible variety of cuisines from around the world can be discovered in your neighbourhood, writes Jostina Basta. With Western Sydney’s incredible and unique diversity come perks – an array of different and mouth-watering cuisines. If you’re anything like me,...
Many international students desire to learn more about Australian Indigenous culture. Here, Ishmamul Haque provides a brief guide to Dreamtime beliefs for our international students. Aboriginal people are part of the oldest continuing culture in the world. A vital...
Sydney, and particularly its West-end is becoming a thriving and evolving hub of talented musicians, fulfilling musical appetites with a diversity of genres that matches its diversity of people. Don’t sleep on our Western Sydney and local Sydney artists, otherwise,...
Do you call yourself a movie buff? The war film Danger Close: Battle of Long Tan has a novel approach to choosing its cast, writes Kylie Baxter. Kriv Stenders' movie Danger Close: Battle of Long Tan features real veterans alongside professional actors. In September...
Here to fill the “single” void in your quarantine. Brought to you by Western Sydney Sports Business Society, the cheeky event “Take Me Out”, based off the hit dating TV show will be coming to WSU students in Spring Semester 2020. There are many opportunities...
Are you guilty of Instagram influencing your food preferences in your local area? Instagram has become one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, and is increasingly more popular within the food industry. The power of Instagram has taken local...
Growing up Fijian-Indian ("Findian") meant food was always the centrepiece of any family gathering. The history of our people, which spans almost two centuries out of India, is mired by stories of brutality, hardship and suffering. Yet in all the time Findians spent...
#1. Keep it classy with a candle-lit dinner on Zoom Missing the fancy, dimly-lit, romantic ambience of a restaurant? We’ve got you covered. Utilise the time in isolation to brush up on your culinary skill. Find a recipe you both like and get cooking. Update...
The 1990s and early 2000s brought us many iconic kids movies. Since we’re at home a lot more these days, why don’t we go back in time and rediscover some of the films you may have watched in your childhood. George of the Jungle (1997) Director: Sam Weisman This...
‘Romantasy’ is a hybrid genre of fiction rising in global popularity. When it comes to combining fantasy with romance, Australian authors are no exception. Read more about Australian authors at the 2025 Sydney Writers’ Festival romantasy session here. ...
We live in a world where sustainability is spoken about in lofty ideals and grand campaigns. Social media tells us to “save the planet” while news headlines scream about extinction, climate crises, and urban heat. It can feel overwhelming. As students, it’s easy to...
'Music has no borders, but we definitely try to teach our culture from Japan through our performances’. For shamisen player and singer songwriter Noriko Tadano, the Auburn Cherry Blossom festival is more than entertaining a crowd: it's about cultural exchange. The...
22nd September 2025: On Monday, the 15th of September 2025, Western’s student elections opened for the positions on the Board of Trustees (BoT), Student Representative Council (SRC) and the National Union of Students (NUS). Each enrolled Western student received an...
You may have heard of the Bankstown Poetry Slam, the Ramadan Nights Lakemba markets, and even the upcoming Powerhouse Parramatta Museum. It is becoming increasingly clear that with the creative industries, Greater Western Sydney is a force to be reckoned with. ...