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What’s on at Melbourne’s only student gaming summit
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) is hosting the Educates Summit on June 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...


The Real Harm of Reality TV: Married at First Sight Sensationalising Abuse
Reality TV is known to be highly produced and edited content that profits off controversies and drama, both on screen and off. (Credit:...


What’s up with Student Services and Amenities Fees?
Today, the Student Services and Amenities Fees are due for all RMIT students. You’ve most likely seen mention of these fees pop into your...


Federal Budget 2025: what's in store for you?
The 2025 Federal Budget was announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday night, paving the way for Labor’s re-election campaign. The...


Socceroos slide five past Indonesia in dominant display
The Socceroos have hushed their doubters after an emphatic 5-1 win over Indonesia saw Australia inch closer to World Cup qualification....


Revved up and ready to race: Drive to Survive and social media boost F1 excitement
In the first episode of Netflix’s hit docuseries, Formula 1: Drive to Survive , drivers are compared to fighter pilots. They are...


AFL Recap: Round 1
As autumn leaves begin to drape our streets and evening winds start to nip against skin, the AFL season is finally back to its best with...


Iconic Melbourne music venue 'The Gaso' to close
Collingwood’s iconic Melbourne music venue, The Gasometer Hotel (The Gaso), is set to close its doors at the end of March. Known by...


Condemned in Flesh: Reproductive Rights, Gender-Based Violence, and Systemic Inequality
The 2024 United States election marked a decisive shift in America’s political landscape. Donald Trump’s re-election, coupled with...


Making the most of uni student life in 2025
Disclaimer: The Swanston Gazette is not affiliated with any of the organisations mentioned in this article. RMIT University building,...


Casual Sexism: Radio Regular Isn’t Special
Just when Australia saw how great women’s sports is, a prime-time radio show had to bring them down a step and honestly, it isn’t...


RMIT adopts revised antisemitism definition, banning calls to eliminate Israel
(Credit: iStock) 39 Australian universities including RMIT have adopted a new definition of ‘antisemitism’ to be enforced across campuses...


Pill testing hits the festival scene: How harm reduction could save your life this summer
As the festival season approaches, growing concern over the safety of young people at music events has resurfaced. The rate of drug use...
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