Cargo is an Australian zombie drama which adapts a 2013 Tropfest finalist short, both of which were directed by Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke, and written by Ramke. The post-apocalyptic tale is set in rural Australia, as we follow Andy, played by the very British...
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Why Netta should (and should not) have won Eurovision 2018
Israel’s Netta won Eurovision 2018 with the song ‘Toy’ but does it really deserve to win? Last weekend the grand final of the 63rd Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) was broadcast live from Lisbon, Portugal on SBS at 5am AEST. After three hours of watching the final 26...
Film review: Love, Simon
Warning … low-key spoilers ahead! “Sometimes, I feel like I’m stuck on a ferris wheel. One minute I’m on top of the world. Then the next I’m on rock bottom” – Love, Simon (2018). I remember watching the trailer for this film over on Tumblr and at first glance, I...
Review: Ready Player One
Ready Player One is the latest big budget film by producer/director Steven Spielberg. Based on Ernest Cline’s novel, the story is set in the year 2045 and the future is bleak, where people live crowded into trailer homes stacked on top of one another...
Star Wars The Last Jedi
Audiences are very happy with the much anticipated second film from the third trilogy of the Star Wars franchise as they release their eighth film. It has met expectations by following their winning formulae. The film delivered slick, smooth special effects and well...
Book review: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
It’s Cath’s first year at university and she is moving away from home to live on campus. Cath, the protagonist in Fangirl, spends most of her free time working on her Fanfiction. She is obsessed by the fictional character Simon Snowa parody of Harry Potter. Although...
Short Fiction: Bar
By Hannan Lewsley: It was cold as gentle snow finally began to build upon the outside ledge of the only little window in a delicate bar. Inside, shielded from the excitement of the snow that had developed into a flurry of falling flakes outside, people congregated....
The price they paid: The story of four women wrongfully accused of child sexual abuse and their journey to justice
Julia Readett reviews Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four at the Queer Screen Festival: Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four explores the compelling and unbelievable case of four Latina lesbian women who were accused of child sexual...
Diversity on Screen: Asian Australians and ‘The Family Law’ on SBS
By Mark Mariano: Let me begin by saying how great 2016 has been so far in terms of multicultural programming, and it goes without saying that The Family Law has pioneered the movement with its bold January release. Spanning across six episodes, this fam-com (based on...
Open Letter to the VC: The West needs Performing Arts
By Dr Mel Macarthur: Dear Professor Glover, A word of introduction. I am a graduate student (D.C.A.) currently in my third year at Western Sydney University in the School of Humanities and Communication Arts. I have previously taken degrees at the three long standing...
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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...
5 Quick Tips to Boost your Mid-Year Reset!
(Caption: Notebook with article title and permanent marker. Photo credit: Garish (Luci) Kugathasan, 2025) The mid-year is a great time to pause, breathe, and refresh your organisational systems. It’s the sweet spot to set yourself up for a Spring...
Highlight of The Hawkesbury
For Western Sydney University students, the 9th-11th May 2025 was filled with cows, science, and more cows at the Hawkesbury Agricultural Show. Known as the place where the country meets the city, it’s the second biggest agricultural show after the Sydney Royal Easter...
How to Work Where you Study!
Ever thought about getting a job on campus but didn’t know where to begin? I’ve been there too. After working in two different roles at Western Sydney University, I’ve picked up some valuable insights into the perks and challenges of on-campus jobs. In this...






