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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...
Claudia Kerovec
Mar 195 min read


Victorian Paramedics will receive wage increases, but what did it take to get here?
It has taken a year and a half for Victorian paramedics to receive wage increases. The pay rise ranges from just under 17 per cent to 33...
Harriette Hobson
Nov 12, 20245 min read

Misinformation threatens upcoming election: lessons from the Voice Referendum
As Australia prepares for next year’s federal election, fact-checking groups brace for a surge of misinformation.
Charlotte Wilkes
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Meet your neighbours: Druids House
Have you ever been hurrying along Swanston St, late to another lecture, and you get the feeling that someone’s watching you? Well next...
Joanna Beard
Sep 17, 20242 min read

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.
Annalee Daly
Sep 4, 20243 min read

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.
Natalie Fleming
Aug 31, 20246 min read

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.
Dash Spencer-White
Aug 2, 20245 min read


AI ABBA, pagan rituals and Israel booing: 2024’s unique Eurovision Song Contest
There was a lot going on at the Swedish-hosted contest this year.
Chelsea Szabo
May 13, 20243 min read


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.
Bennett Davy and Dash Spencer-White
Apr 15, 20243 min read


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.
Jemma van Zaanen
Mar 26, 20243 min read


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...
Yvette Campitelli-Slee
Dec 20, 20235 min read


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...
Rani Fletcher
Nov 28, 20234 min read


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...
Yvette Campitelli-Slee
Nov 22, 20233 min read

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...
Lily Kristanto
Nov 22, 20233 min read

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...
Sabrina Caires
Nov 22, 20236 min read

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...
Oliver Winn
Nov 22, 20235 min read


‘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...
Yvette Campitelli-Slee
Oct 12, 20232 min read

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
Sep 28, 202312 min read


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...
Sofia Jayne
Jun 15, 20235 min read

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...
Ruby Littler
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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