24-year-old Ayah Wehbe is a Lebanese-Australian Muslim woman, born and raised in Sydney, with an aspiring career in social research, and an honours thesis under her belt. She has also lived her whole life with hearing loss. Ayah has a steeply severe to profound...
Parramatta Pride Picnic returns on the 28th of October with the aim of bringing the community together with the biggest picnic to date. Held at the Parramatta River Foreshore Reserve opposite the ferry wharf, the Picnic is in its 12th year of cultivating queer...
The recent addition of western Sydney hubs to the Sydney Fringe Festival, through partnering with Liverpool and Parramatta City Councils, has emphasised the importance and potential of Sydney’s west for young creative-minded people. “It’s about building a festival...
As the NSW state election draws closer, W'SUP is working to keep students informed about the local pollies who want your votes. We want to inform you about the candidates, what they believe in and what they'll do for you. Elly Howse is a 29-year-old public health...
Perhaps last semester you found yourself stressing at the last minute or double-booking yourself. It may be time to organise your study. These following ten tips will help you manage your assessments and conquer your degree. Story by Bianca Russom. Create a custom...
Born and raised in Blacktown, in the Western suburbs of Sydney, 19-year-old Ryan Hadley has set his stance in the Australian cricket scene. Ryan Hadley was not always the six foot six upcoming superstar Australian fast bowler that people know him as today. With only...
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...
On May 30th, 2025, Australian singer Lottie McLeod released her newest album, ‘Bug’, after her father’s nickname for her. McLeod embarked on an Australian tour with musical act LoveLoveLove from the 10th to the 26th of July 2025. McLeod’s father taught her how...
W’SUP News has been closely following news regarding Western Sydney University’s student union that is set to be established in the upcoming months with operations to begin early 2026. We recently asked SRC President Laine Fox for union updates. Laine’s Statement: ...
Former Western Sydney University electrical engineering student Birdie Kingston was arrested on the 25th of June 2025, for hacking Western Sydney University’s digital systems. Kingston, former general officer of the Queer Collective in 2024, was released on bail on...
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...
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...