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The Albanese Government Announced Australia Would Recognise the State of Palestine
On Monday morning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia will recognise a Palestinian state when the UN reconvenes in...


The emergence of cultural diversity in the Australian music scene
As a country with a range of multicultural neighbors, Australia was bound to receive influences from every direction, turning into a hub...


Are we under the spell of the moon?
Have you ever lain awake at night, unable to sleep, or feeling more emotional than usual, and looked outside to see a full moon? Credit:...


Ghosted By Democracy
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be truly invisible? A ghost trapped between two worlds, haunting an attic, doing anything to get...


Home and Away: Australia's third culture youth missing from the multicultural conversation
Filipino food at home. Western food in my lunchbox. A tan Australians admired. A “darker complexion” according to Filipino beauty...


Victoria's Machete Crisis
A Victoria-wide machete sale ban was imposed midday on May 28th, prompted by a gang-related youth machete brawl at Northland Shopping...


Looking for lesbians in ads? Blink and you’ll miss 'em
A case for lesbian representation in advertising People tend to be surprised when I say I have a girlfriend. I’ve had someone tell me I...


Meet your new favourite local label, Milkbar
Meet your new favourite local label, Milkbar. If you’ve scoured the web searching for small inner Melbourne clothing before, you’ve...


Does any learner driver really do 120 hours?
Lucas knew he was supposed to record 120 hours as a Victorian learner driver, but he admits he probably only did about 40. “I would just...


Australian creators take the spotlight at Oz Comic-Con
Though Melbourne is Australia’s arts capital, opportunities for local creators are few and far between. However, events like Oz Comic-Con...


Journalists are Biased - They are Human Too
A new movement within the media among independent outlets is pushing for more personal storytelling in journalism. They believe it is...


You hear that? It’s the sound of a politician on your favourite podcast.
Abbie Chatfield became a familiar name on the seventh season of the Australian Bachelor in 2019. Six years later, on a tram on my way to...


What’s on at Melbourne’s only student gaming summit
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) is hosting the Educates Summit on July 8th with the theme of ‘Skills Compass’....


Mikhail Zygar: Journalism, Cynicism and Healthy Democracy
Exiled Russian journalist, Mikhail Zygar, presented Journalism against autocracy: Putin, Trump and the future of news as the A N Smith...


Opinion: The AFL’s Mental Health Hypocrisy
The recent death of former AFL player Adam Selwood, just 3 months after his twin brother Troy took his own life, has naturally sparked a...


Brain Rot Influencing the Ballot Box?: How Political Parties Targeted Young Voters in the Recent Election
If your social media feed is anything like ours, you’ve probably spotted a few wacky videos from Australian political parties that made...


Are Content Creators the New Faces of Journalism?
She used to tell stories over mukbangs on YouTube, now she’s reporting from a federal courtroom in New York, covering one of the biggest...


Dissecting Labor’s federal election win and the Coalition’s collapse
Anthony Albanese retained his position as Prime Minister for another three-year term after a 90-seat win over Peter Dutton and the...


The Labubu Craze: A Masterclass in Capitalism
Labubu mania has taken the internet by storm. More than just a simple hyper fixation, the cute monster's retailer, 'Pop Mart', has struck...


Labor won the election, but what does their student club do on campus for you?
On May 3, Australia went to the polls and kept the Labor Party in the top job for the next three years. But when it comes to your life...


The Correspondent: A Gripping Tale of Uncomfortable Truths
The Correspondent , directed by Kriv Stenders, tells the story of the former war correspondent Peter Greste, who was detained in Cairo on...


Commute chaos for Melbourne’s growing outer north
Affordable home and land packages sold in Melbourne’s outer Northern Suburbs have seen a population boom in the midst of a housing...


The $2 million esports tournament: Intel Extreme Masters 2025
Colossal crowds, deafening chanting and drunk Australians. I was almost convinced I was at the AFL. The Intel Extreme Masters event...


New Metro Auto Photo Booth Arrives on RMIT’s Bowen Street
Bowen Street is home to Metro Auto Photo’s newest black-and-white photo booth. The booth has been installed in anticipation of the...


The story of the 2025 Federal Election: what happened, why, and what it means
NOTE: This piece involves characterisation and analysis of the election results and Australian voters, and does not necessarily reflect...


Met Gala 2025: Celebrating Black Dandyism
Adorned with daffodils from head to toe, the Metropolitan Museum of Art transformed into a floral fantasy as it welcomed guests onto a...


“It’s just what’s done”: The misunderstanding around ‘Welcome to Country’
Welcoming & acknowledging the country has become a prominent part of Australian public life, but after boos rang around Melbourne's...


How they vote: where political parties stand on issues affecting you
With the 2025 federal election just days away, The Swanston Gazette presents a guide on where the parties stand on issues that might...


Behind the ring lights: inside the troubling world of “kidfluencers”
On April 9, Netflix premiered a new documentary on child influencing, or “kidfluencing”. Over three episodes, the docuseries uncovers the...


RMIT Students Showcase Indie Game at Major Video Games Expo
One of few gaming exhibitions in Melbourne, The Game Expo (TGX) is an important event for local indie game developers, providing a...
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