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Second-hand vs new: Which is better for my bank account?
There's no doubt Gen Z are some of the biggest consumers of pre-loved clothing, in particular curated second-hand pieces.
Charlie Kondos
May 7, 20242 min read


‘Our lucky charm’: The stories behind Flinders Street's (not so) hidden gem
On Flinders and Elizabeth Street lies one of Melbourne’s oldest photo booths. It's beloved by many and considered a 'hidden gem'.
Bennett Davy
May 7, 20244 min read


Impact of new vape bans questionable
The Therapeutic Goods Administration’s new laws banning the importation of vapes without a licence have now been in effect for over a month.
Emily O'Mahoney
May 6, 20242 min read


Album Review: The Tortured Poets Department
Lyricism at its finest, Taylor Swift has done it again.
Sarsha Kerton
May 1, 20244 min read


The world of indie game development: The Game Expo 2024
This March, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) was flooded with cosplayers, gamers and artists.
Patrick Lyne
May 1, 20246 min read


Thousands sign petition to fix 'HECS debt crisis'
A petition to the federal government to make HECS debt “easier to pay off” has received more than 280,000 signatures.
Joanna Beard
Apr 30, 20242 min read


Showcasing tomorrow's creations
A behind-the-scenes scoop on the future designers, hailing from RMIT
Dylan Cohen
Apr 28, 20246 min read


My problem with biopics.
Biopics generally offer a glimpse into a life filled with glitz and glamour. But is there an ethical dilemma when we watch them?
Vic Bailey
Apr 23, 20242 min read


REVIEW: I Have No Enemies - Bare Witness Theatre Co.
How well does the algorithm really know you? Emily O'Mahoney reviews "I Have No Enemies"
Emily O'Mahoney
Apr 22, 20242 min read


Finding your perfect uni bag: graduating into adulthood
For many, swapping out an old, weathered school backpack for a brand-new uni bag can mark one’s coming of age.
Charlie Kondos
Apr 21, 20242 min read


Fossil fuel company applies to “dump” oil rigs in Bass Strait
Multinational fossil fuel company Esso has applied to “dump eight toxic oil rigs” into the Bass Strait.
Joanna Beard
Apr 18, 20242 min read


A pilot’s experiences and travelling tips
Stefan Drury is a pilot based in Melbourne, and when he’s not in the pilot seat.
Patrick Lyne
Apr 18, 20244 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


The writer’s process: An interview with Jaidyn Luke Attard
A two-time graduate of RMIT, Jaidyn published his first book, The Street Poet, earlier this year. In this interview, he talks to the...
Patrick Lyne
Mar 12, 20243 min read


New life in a new city
In 2022, as I went about my usual activities on campus in Singapore, a friend approached and asked me "Wanna go to an exchange program...
Kevin Austin
Mar 11, 20244 min read


I’m in a long-distance relationship and it probably won’t work out
As the internet continues to grow and people spend more and more time on their phones, long distance relationships (LDRs) are...
Zak Wheeler
Mar 11, 20243 min read


Anchor
After a year in Sydney, I felt stagnated, and the urge to move again was rising. I knew it wasn’t long until I was washed away, and if I...
Patrick Lyne
Mar 11, 20244 min read


St John's
When I was 20-years-old my friend invited me to make some money working as a waitress at one of Andrew McKonnell’s pop-up restaurants at...
Sarah Buckley
Mar 11, 20243 min read


2 & A Half Sugars
That morning, before you came in, I was sitting in my office and drinking coffee from my most beautiful cup. My lipstick painted its...
Chiara Fankhauser
Mar 11, 20243 min read
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