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The lucky (racist) country

The lucky (racist) country

For many of us growing up in Australia, we were often reminded of the fact that we live in the ‘lucky’ country, made up of a rich fabric of multiculturalism. Our diversity is touted as one of our key strengths, particularly when compared to other Western nations. But...

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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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How diverse is Australia’s media?

How diverse is Australia’s media?

Australia prides itself on being a multicultural country. We’ve known this our whole lives. But how much of Australia actually reflect this? Who we see on television is meant to mirror our society and communities, but Australia doesn’t seem to be getting this right....

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Nasser Sultan: Reality behind reality TV

Nasser Sultan: Reality behind reality TV

While you (arguably) have real-life people and situations, we’ve come to know that reality TV can be far from reality. From your dramatic one-liners, to your season villains and favourites that make the best memes – there is a natural scepticism for what is real and...

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Summer reading list: Books to dive into during break

The president of WSU’s Book Club, Lidya Rivai, thoughtfully put together a list of books that will keep readers entertained and inspired throughout the summer break until next semester rolls around.    First off, we have...  ‘Happy Place’ by Emily Henry  (Picture...

Book Fair 2024: A Celebration of Stories, Creators and Community

(Front entrance in line waiting to get into Book Fair. Photo Credit: Luci Kugathasan, 2024)  On November 2nd, 2024, Book Fair Australia hosted its annual event at Sydney Olympic Park, bringing together an incredible myriad of writers and a diverse range of genres and...

Interview with Singer-Songwriter, Lottie McLeod – Part 1

From her inspirations to scholarships to her proudest moments of 2024, upcoming indie pop musician Lottie McLeod covered it all. Best known for her debut song ‘Happy Birthday’ and for being Triple J’s 2023 ‘Unearthed’ Feature Artist, McLeod has been rising to stardom...