Koalas are a vulnerable species You’ve probably heard that koalas have been listed as vulnerable to extinction. But did you know that nine healthy koalas have died on Appin Road near Campbelltown in the past ten weeks? This brings the koala death toll on this one road...
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...
When Shae Wissell first started university she had no idea she was dyslexic. She struggled a lot in her Bachelor’s degree, failing subjects and thinking she was “dumb.” In her final semester, a lecturer suggested that she may be dyslexic: “My lecturer didn't know how...
Ever gone to the beach and thought to yourself "Where would I go if I kept following the shoreline?" Or maybe you’ve visited Bondi and wondered what other areas you could explore in Sydney. For those interested, the coastal walk starting from Coogee Beach to the...
Typically, when we utter the words “mental health” in our social communities, we see an aversion of eyes and are met with silence. Whilst we will freely discuss our relationships, other people, or perhaps our physical health complaints, there remains a silence around...
As the exciting first flush of independence begins to wane a new sense of responsibility starts to settle in. First year uni has its fair share of challenges for those living away from home. Freedom to do, go and eat what and when you want comes with the complicated...
Unpaid internships. The bane of existence for most communications/art students. Can’t afford to live off them, can’t get a job in the real world without them. And yet at their core, it is a serious form of exploitation that is not only accepted – but encouraged – in...
Content Warning: Discussions of Sexual Assault and Harassment If you experience any distress or wish to seek support please call the new national 24/7 student support line 1800 572 224. At 10am this morning, Universities Australia will release the results of the...
Back in April, I graduated. Thinking back to my first days at university, everything seemed so overwhelming. I wondered what I would say to myself if I had the chance to relive the beginning of my university experience. If you could go back and meet yourself as you...
Photo: Michael Wright Within the last 10 years, major strides in the queer equality movement have led to the increased decriminalisation of homosexuality and major strides in the ability for transgender individuals to transition legally and socially. These...
Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF) 2025 went from May 19th to 27th of May in Everleigh’s iconic Carriageworks, bringing together readers and writers for Australia’s largest annual literary festival. Session topics included AI, queer literature, culture and...
Studying abroad has always been a dream for many young Vietnamese, including myself. It’s a golden opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, to grow into independence, and to embark on a journey to the wider world. When I first arrived in Australia, I struggled...
Bankstown Poetry Slam (BPS) held their annual Grand Slam at the Sydney Opera House on the 27th of February 2025, marking Australia’s largest 2025 poetry event. BPS monthly slam winners gain a position in the annual Grand Slam, should they choose to accept....
Skills Developed Through Music A variety of skills are enhanced by engaging with music, particularly when playing an instrument. This goes beyond the ability to make cool sounds or read sheet music, to everyday skills that will undoubtedly help you in academic...
As a writer, and definitely NOT a Mathematician, I freak out when I just get close to numbers. It takes me back to school days when I used to have a meltdown over equations and shapes. I still don’t know why I needed to prove how something was a triangle, to be...