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Taking The World By ‘ONYX STORM’: A Book Review

Taking The World By ‘ONYX STORM’: A Book Review

Onyx Storm’s legacy is as tumultuous as its title.  Following the explosive popularity of the series’ first instalment, ‘Fourth Wing’, and its sophomore addition, ‘Iron Flame’, ‘Onyx Storm’ easily became one of the most anticipated book releases of 2025. Despite...

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Author Bruce Wolpe on Trump’s Australia

Author Bruce Wolpe on Trump’s Australia

The U.S. presidency has been a social media spectacle for nearly a decade. This coming election is like a story out of the sitcom Veep and featuring a villain from Scooby Doo. At the Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival on November 3rd, 2024, Bruce Wolpe, author of the...

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‘Juice’ by Tim Winton Review

‘Juice’ by Tim Winton Review

From the onset, Tim Winton’s novel, ‘Juice’, would be a book that I’ve not read the likes of in a very long time. I’m sure many people have drawn the parallels between Winton’s latest release and Cormac McCarthy’s, ‘The Road’, due to the dystopian setting, begrudging...

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The Red-Carpet Experience at Made in the West

(Cinema screen at Made in the West before the films began. Photo by Garish (Luci) Kugathasan, 2024)  On November 30th, 2024, Made in the West Film Festival invited W’SUP to an exclusive red-carpet event celebrating the outstanding work of filmmakers from Western...

Zines and Music: How They Fused in an Inspiring Workshop

(Featured image for Zine Workshop Retrospective, created by Satya Patel, 2025)  On December 14th, 2024, the School of Zines hosted a vibrant zine workshop infused with the spirit of music.   Zines have surged in popularity over the past few years, like a phoenix...

The Ultimate Summer Playlist: Music For Every Moment

(Student reading book while listening to music on headphones. Photo credit: Garish (Luci) Kugathasan, 2025)  Before we get started, this article is brought to you by Jenita Kingston, President of ‘Wusic’, Western’s music club, as she shares her personal picks and...