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Ned’s Declassified Isolation Survival Guide
Individuals being isolated isn't a new phenomenon; in fact, it's something that's been going on for years. For many sick and...
Ned O'Bryan
May 4, 20204 min read


Confusion, log-ins from Russia and suspicious bank transfers
is ‘Houseparty’ to blame for the recent spate of hacks? Alison Whan had nothing to do on a Sunday afternoon. With the coronavirus...
Sean Mortell and Riley Barber
May 3, 20204 min read


Baking tips and tricks
Everybody’s looking for new isolation hobbies and for many, that comes in the form of baking. Baking is great because it’s something you...
April Austen
May 1, 20204 min read


Turning isolation into rejuvenation
Coronavirus has taken the world by storm. It was the pandemic we never expected and one we could never have imagined. Many of us are sick...
Kaylah Baker
Apr 24, 20203 min read


Love in Lockdown
Dating is hard. There’s no question about it. At the best of times it’s stressful, nerve wracking, but really exciting. Now, add a global...
Jess Boland
Apr 15, 20203 min read


How RMIT students are making an impact in the aerospace world
From RMIT campuses in Melbourne to Silicon Valley in California, RMIT’s engineering students are making a big impact on the aerospace...
April Austen
Apr 14, 20203 min read


The Australian Ballet launches its 2020 digital season
Illustration: Cindy Chen In this crazy time of coronavirus, the arts sector has taken a massive hit. Many artists and performers have had...
Claudia Forsberg
Apr 13, 20203 min read


Two weeks into isolation, it’s getting claustrophobic
I would typically be out for most of the day, walking, observing and photographing. As a street photographer, I see the everyday streets...
Jeremy Gan
Apr 7, 20202 min read


Same cost of living, different pay rate: the discrepancy of Youth Allowance
Charlie receives the maximum Youth Allowance rate - $33 a day - because of her abusive home situation. But she’s still struggling, and...
Heather Broadbent
Apr 6, 20203 min read


Concern over COVID-19’s impact on RMIT’s elite student athletes
Student-athletes in RMIT’s Elite Athlete Program (REAP) are growing concerned the COVID-19 lockdown could affect their position in the...
April Austen
Apr 3, 20202 min read


Photo essay: India - The Streets Before Lockdown
A different country, a different life. From the chaotic streets to delicious food. This is New Delhi, the capital of India. Here is a...
Youssef Saudie
Apr 1, 20202 min read


'Houseparty' users allege app is linked to hacking
Houseparty login page. Users of popular video-calling app Houseparty have begun reporting hacked social media accounts since downloading...
Sean Mortell
Mar 31, 20202 min read


RMIT Census Date Pushed Back in Response to COVID-19
Illustration: Zoe Austen RMIT has extended the semester one census date to 30 April 2020, following a campaign from the RMIT University...
Ayden Dawkins
Mar 27, 20202 min read


Crowd Violence and Coward Punches
(Originally published in The Swanston Gazette print edition one, 2019) Fists are clenched. It’s April 16, 2016. Loud voices erupt from...
Sean Mortell
Mar 27, 20205 min read


How the Coronavirus Supplement will help students
If you’re feeling a little motion sick right now, you’re not alone. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re living in an almost...
Lisa Favazzo
Mar 26, 20202 min read


Photo Essay: Scenes of an empty Melbourne
Stage one of a lockdown is in place in Victoria to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Grand Prix and AFL matches have been cancelled or...
Jeremy Gan
Mar 24, 20201 min read


Swanston Street Style: students on film
A photographic essay of student style. (for The Swanston Gazette print edition one, 2019) Swanston Street is (usually) bustling with RMIT...
Alexandra Middleton and Romi Martini
Mar 23, 20202 min read


RMIT offering to help students studying abroad return home
RMIT Global Mobility has offered to cover the cost of flights back to Australia for students studying abroad if they cannot change the...
Lisa Favazzo
Mar 18, 20202 min read


RMIT to remain open as Victorian Premier declares state of emergency
RMIT University remains open to students and the public, as Victoria enters a month-long state of emergency. There have been no reported...
Tyson Whelan
Mar 16, 20202 min read


Super Tuesday: Explained
Super Tuesday is the buzzword being used everywhere in discussions about the ongoing race for the Democratic nomination, but what does it...
theswanstongazette
Mar 3, 20203 min read
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