Conscious Couture: An inside look into Karuna Dawn
For the future of fashion, Sridevi Blair’s brand, Karuna Dawn, will turn over a new leaf, literally.
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Natalie Fleming
- Aug 31
- 6 min
Fashioned for Activism: The role of art in Pro-Palestinian expressions
When thinking of ongoing Palestinian protests, fashion is the last thing that might come to mind, I noticed the colourful sea of Keffiyehs.
Dash Spencer-White
- Aug 2
- 5 min
BRAT vs Bullet Dodger: Why the internet will decide the next US President
In the age of social media, our emerging obsession with the political figure rather than their politics contributes to their success.
Chelsea Szabo
- May 12
- 3 min
AI ABBA, satanic rituals and Israel booing: 2024’s unique Eurovision Song Contest
There was a lot going on at the Swedish-hosted contest this year.
Bennett Davy and Dash Spencer-White
- Apr 15
- 3 min
NGV’s 'Triennial' highlights art’s changing landscape
As the curtain falls on the 2023-24 Triennial exhibition at the NGV, it left most guests perhaps overwhelmed by everything on display.
Jemma van Zaanen
- Mar 26
- 3 min
San Cisco on their new album 'Under the Light'
The Swanston Gazette chat to lead vocalist and guitarist Jordi Davieson about the band’s music, inspirations and what’s next.
Yvette Campitelli-Slee
- Dec 20, 2023
- 5 min
Menstruation: The bloody big question mark
Half of the world’s population has a period, but how much do we know about our bodies and menstruation? These are the barriers standing...
Rani Fletcher
- Nov 28, 2023
- 4 min
Unplugging from news or plugging news alternatively? How Australia's news consumption is changing
#Palestine. #Israel. #FreePalestine. These were the top three hashtags trending on TikTok Wednesday 11 October, four days after militant...
Yvette Campitelli-Slee
- Nov 22, 2023
- 3 min
Mums for Mother Earth
Extinction Rebellion offshoot Mother’s Rebellion rally for climate action. It was another cold August morning in Melbourne and the city...
Lily Kristanto
- Nov 22, 2023
- 3 min
Stranger danger: How the Shincheonji cult is recruiting new members around Melbourne’s CBD
“Apocalyptic” cult Shincheonji are on a recruitment drive in many popular Melbourne locations. When two men approached Skylar Roberts...
Sabrina Caires
- Nov 22, 2023
- 6 min
The Slow Uptake of Sexual Misconduct Policies at Australian Universities: Is having a policy enough?
The Swanston Gazette reached out to universities across Australia about when they first implemented policies dedicated to addressing...
Oliver Winn
- Nov 22, 2023
- 5 min
Extended surgery waiting times are stealing Crystal’s childhood
Crystal clutches her teddy bear close as she treads timidly in the shadow of her mother, Emma Bock, through the Royal Children's...
Yvette Campitelli-Slee
- Oct 12, 2023
- 2 min
‘Engagement’ is how Wyndham City Council is working towards reconciliation
In less than a week, all eligible Australians will be asked to vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum. But as October 14 fast...
Sofia Jayne
- Sep 28, 2023
- 12 min
Explainer: The Voice to Parliament
On October 14, all eligible Australians will be asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to alter the Constitution and establish an Aboriginal and...
Sofia Jayne
- Jun 15, 2023
- 5 min
ACICIS Series: Sofia Jayne
Anxious in Jakarta Locking myself in the university bathroom cubicle for the fourth time in two hours, I took a second to gather my...
Ruby Littler
- Apr 27, 2023
- 2 min
Despite Outnumbering Male Teachers, Women In Education Still Experience The Gender Pay Gap
Data shows that women are especially isolated from high-earning positions Teachers in Australia receive less than uni-educated employees...
Zak Wheeler & Gera Kazakov
- Apr 11, 2023
- 4 min
Disorder and Chaos
How Australia’s Russophiles helped Melbourne ban the Nazi salute Protestors clash outside Victoria’s Parliament House with counter...
Zak Wheeler
- Apr 8, 2023
- 6 min
ACICIS Series: Zak Wheeler
'Wow!' Ambassador Zakky brazenly took Jakarta with both hands (Photo: Zak Wheeler) I speak to you personally, as you are a living...
Tiarna Condren
- Mar 27, 2023
- 6 min
The Harsh Realities of Sex Work
A conversation with workers of the industry. Photo: Hung Nguyen Here in Queensland, the dense air will drench your skin, leaving sweat...
Tiarna Condren
- Mar 27, 2023
- 1 min
Equal Access to Education
For regional and rural students, the cost of leaving home to pursue higher education is far more than financial.
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