Western Sydney University has had a smoke-free campus since 2014, but vaping has still been an issue of misconduct. This confusion is primarily related to the different environments that vaping creates compared to smoking. We can smell smoke and tobacco with...
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Finding your leadership potential
Credit: Ann H | Pexels. Contrary to popular belief, leaders are made, not born. In your academic endeavours, leadership may seem far-fetched, but it is attainable. Whether you’re looking to step into the military, sport, government, education, or any organisation –...
Campbelltown Arts Centre receives $79 million to boost Indigenous artworks
The Campbelltown Arts Centre is set to undergo a remarkable transformation with $79 million from the NSW Government’s $420 million community infrastructure development fund. This large portion of the funding has been allocated to Campbelltown City Council to upgrade...
Campbelltown’s new Sports and Health Centre of Excellence receives $16 million in funding
The NSW government announces $16.7 million in funding from the WestInvest Program to establish one of Western Sydney's largest sports and health facilities. Partnering with Campbelltown City Council and Western Sydney University, the project aimed to provide the...
Caring for others with empathy
For many of us, we have passing interactions daily, or to get in touch with a friend or loved one, they’re only a few key presses away. Despite this, a simple truth can transform the experiences of the people we interact with and leave a mark on those around us:...
Vote with care: a guide to the Voice to Parliament referendum
In the past few years, you may have read news about the Uluru Statement and, more recently, the proposed Voice to Parliament referendum. Questions may pop up like ‘What even is a referendum, what is the Voice to Parliament, and what do I need to vote about?’...
New Monopoly edition to come to an Australian city: all to know about Monopoly Parramatta
One of the most beloved aspects of Monopoly is that it comes in many different versions from all around the world. From Monopoly Classic to Monopoly Junior, there's a version of the game that's perfect for everyone. And now, there's a new version of the game that's...
Australia’s largest sensory recreational facility enters Sydney’s West
Sydney’s West has recently opened activateCentral - Australia’s largest culturally responsive sensory and therapy-informed recreational facility in the heart of Milperra. At this centre, you can visit and play no matter your age or ability. Aiming to provide a safe...
Photo Challenge
Below are seven images I have taken right around Australia. For each image, there are three keywords associated to them. Can you match up from the given list of possible keywords? Hint: A keyword may apply to multiple images and not all keywords are needed. Keywords:...
Clothing drives hope as homelessness grows in Parramatta
As the homelessness crisis worsens, Pass it on Clothing & Co. are providing dignity to those sleeping rough in Sydney’s Western suburbs. Founded by Chris Vagg and Olga Puga in 2016, Pass it on Clothing & Co. is a Sydney-based social enterprise supporting the...
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Scam Email Outbreak Panics Western Sydney University Community
Expulsion Claims Mass amounts of Western Sydney University students, alumni and staff have received emails informing them of expulsion, program revocation and a request to return any prizes or scholarship money. The University has claimed these are fraudulent...
Bianca’s breakthrough: How WSU helped her find her voice in the newsroom
When Bianca Tropiano started studying a Bachelor of Communication at Western Sydney University, she hadn’t picked a major. She undertook the ‘Introduction to Journalism’ subject. Whilst she didn’t really like it, she's now set to graduate with a major in journalism, a...
Western’s Annual Lifeblood Challenge, Now Open to More Donors!
The Lifeblood Challenge is a yearly competition organised by the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood where each team attempts to collect as many blood donations as possible in a set amount of time. From August 1st to October 31st, Western Sydney University (WSU) is working...
Queer Social Club Celebrates 2 Years
Josh Bouman (he/him) is the Queer Social Club (QSC) co-founder. The QSC runs events such as, picnics, hiking, queer trivia, beach days, game afternoons, brunches, trips to a café, craft-days, karaoke and craft-days. ‘[The Queer community] is very important...
Penguin Fantasy Fest Comes to Sydney
July 2025 saw Penguin’s ‘Fantasy Fest’ arrive in Australian cities, readers enjoying exclusive previews of upcoming fantasy novel releases and extensive author panel discussions. In 2023, Penguin Random House Australia, one of Australia’s ‘big five’ publishing...









