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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Self-reflection, planning & habit building to conquer your 2022 goals
My favourite time of year is the beginning of the new year. I get that it has a poor reputation for being an arbitrary time of year to "transform your life," and that New Years’ resolutions are notorious for failing by February. Maybe 2021 was a really good year for...
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...
New survey shows how young people feel
By TILEAH DOBSON Young people in Australia today are dealing with copious amounts of stress. From social, physical, financial, and now a pandemic was thrown in, it’s no wonder most of us are anxiety-riddled messes. New research conducted by the Monash Centre for Youth...
Western Sydney gains a new sports centre
By TILEAH DOBSON As the year draws to a close, exciting things are in the works for early 2022. Western Sydney will be gaining a new indoor sports centre, set to open in March 2022. The Billbergia Indoor Sports Centre, which will be located in Camellia, Western...
Smooth tunes from an ex-cult member – Jon Bryant
From ex-cult member to smooth rocker, Jon Bryant communicates and reflects his experiences in his upcoming album Cult Classic, May 17 2019, with his leading, smooth and melodic, Ya Ya Ya Ya. Imagine… It’s a lovely, cloudy day in Western Sydney. Rain drops begin to...
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Article, Review, Whatever: Suki Shimmers on ‘Memoir of a Sparklemuffin’
Singer-songwriter, Suki Waterhouse, released her sophomore album, 'Memoir of a Sparklemuffin', on September 13th, 2024, with the title inspired by the Australian “sparklemuffin” spider, which dances for its partner (or gets eaten). "God, it feels good to find someone...
‘Made in the West’ Online Mega Movie Marathon – What to Expect!
W’SUP interviews ‘Made in the West’ ahead of its online Mega Movie Marathon event, starting 10th December 2024. Misty McPhail, ‘Made in the West’ CREATIVE, tells us what to expect when viewing these wonderful films online. W’SUP: What is the ‘Made in the West’ film...
Western Sydney University’s Advocacy for Music Therapy in The NDIS
On the 26th of November 2024, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) announced they no longer classify music and art as a therapy support. The NDIA is a statutory agency within the Australian government that provides services to people with a variety of...
Lottie McLeod and her Secret Music Plans for 2025! – Part 2
You heard it all in part one - get ready for part two! In part one of W’SUP’s exclusive, W’SUP editor Eugenia Kourkoutas and W’SUP Director Natasa Aster-Stater interview Lottie McLeod on her rise to fame, the inspiration behind her latest singles, and her reflections...
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...