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Australian artists on the frontline in Ukraine

Australian artists on the frontline in Ukraine

      Australian artists George Gittoes AM and Hellen Rose are navigating landmines and documenting the destruction on the frontline in Ukraine. For more than fifty years, Gittoes has documented the best and worst of the human condition. He is well...

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Final week to enjoy Ramadan Nights at Lakemba

Final week to enjoy Ramadan Nights at Lakemba

The Ramadan Nights Festival at Lakemba which began on 2 April has entered its final week and will be concluding on Friday 1 May, 2022. The festival has been taking place on Haldon Street and Railway Parade of Lakemba in the city of Canterbury-Bankstown. The streets...

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The pandemic

The pandemic

                As time trickles away, Moments like these turn into memories. Distant, but not forgotten. There’s still hope for a new day, When we can step outside once again- And explore the world, like we used to before....

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Dysmorphia

Dysmorphia

TW: Body-shaming, mental illness, body dysmorphia I have a fear of mirrors.  Let me rephrase that –  I have a fear of my  reflection on the mirror.  I hate the face that  looks back when I look  into the mirror.   It does not look like me – it feels grotesque,...

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From the Maidan Square

From the Maidan Square

The 2015 Netflix documentary film, by filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky, Winter on Fire is a prism of the personal. It is an imagery of unity, patriotism, a worm’s eye view of the Ukrainian revolution and a real-life nostalgic celebration, captured through a simple camera...

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Cup49 makes DIY bubble tea a reality

Cup49 makes DIY bubble tea a reality

By TILEAH DOBSON With Australia being a multicultural country, it was only a matter of time for Taiwan’s boba tea to make its way Down Under. With the rise of franchise chains like Chatime, Gong Cha and Sharetea, bubble tea has become a popular beverage. Prompting...

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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...