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Ben & Jerry’s expands to Western Sydney

Ben & Jerry’s expands to Western Sydney

Here's the scoop: Australia's 28th Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Store has finally made its way to Western Sydney! Located at Hoyts Wetherill Park, the toothsome ice cream store is the first of its kind to open in the west and the seventh in New South Wales. To celebrate,...

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The mathematical truth behind winning Lotto

The mathematical truth behind winning Lotto

  Seriously, what are the chances of hitting the jackpot? Most people think that mathematics is hard and that you need to go to university to understand some of the stranger concepts. Actually, higher order maths is quite simple once you break down the principals...

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A cut above the rest

A cut above the rest

Your trip to the hairdresser can now be more environmentally friendly. On Waterloo Street in Surry Hills, not far from Devonshire Street, is a hairdressing salon that takes a proactive approach to decreasing waste in their industry. Known as The Sustainable...

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Will anybody save Western Sydney’s rare koalas?

Will anybody save Western Sydney’s rare koalas?

South-west Sydney is home to the only disease-free koala colony in New South Wales. These rare healthy koalas are currently dying at an alarming rate on two main roads. So why hasn’t this tragedy been stopped? A peaceful rally was held on Sunday 3rd June 2018 at...

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Experience Hemp Health

Experience Hemp Health

Discover the beneficial traits of cannabis and hemp, on the 18th to 19th of May at Rosehill Racecourse Exhibition Centre. From food to oil, and even a fashion show, the Hemp Health & Innovation (HHI) expo aims to promote the positive side of cannabis and hemp use....

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The call for climate change

The call for climate change

Free scoops of ice cream have been handed out to university students all across Australia this month, as Ben & Jerry’s teamed up with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) to speak to young Australians about climate action. Together they visited select...

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Academic superheroes march at Mardi Gras

Academic superheroes march at Mardi Gras

WSU demonstrated its support of the LGBTQI+ community once again by having a float in this year’s Mardi Gras. Toby Hemmings reports on the exhilarating event. On March 3rd, around 80 students, staff members, alumni, friends and family from Western Sydney University...

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The pros and cons of pill testing

The pros and cons of pill testing

What do young adults think are the issues around pill-testing? With iconic Australian music festivals including Groovin’ the Moo, Splendour in the Grass, Listen Out and Spilt Milk looming in 2019’s horizon, the debate surrounding pill testing remains at the forefront...

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