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Love at the jazz bar
I’ve never known requited love Safe, secure, steady It seems to always hide itself But I know where to look when I’m ready At an...
Grace Frost
Mar 11, 20242 min read


Ghost
On grey cobbles Under metal arches Beneath a maw of hidden lights Among black bags and denim jackets In gaudy neon light Slowly walking,...
Patrick Lyne
Mar 11, 20241 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


More than a Musician: how local artist ALZZY creates food for the soul
Alyssa Allet, ALZZY, 22. (photo: @thecarlconcept) These days it’s hard to find songs with real lyrical substance, but for local artist...
Elisha Andres
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


Inside what’s pushing Gen Z to consume fast fashion
Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, are known for their understanding of environmental and social issues. Yet, they are also...
Lucy Slevison
Nov 22, 20234 min read


Job-searching: A struggle for international students
The Swanston Gazette takes a look into the lives of international students, finding out which matters most, in-field experience or money....
Leah D'Cruz
Nov 15, 20233 min read


Breaking Barriers: Unveiling Melbourne Fashion Week – Where Style Meets Inclusivity
Dive into Melbourne Fashion Week, where the runway celebrates diversity and accessibility, redefining fashion's narrative in the vibrant...
Isabella Chambers
Oct 18, 20234 min read


Enterprise bargaining takes the next steps: Students join the strike
“I teach my students about how to be a radical artist who thinks and makes critically. I have to lead by example and show them what it...
Taylah Sadgrove
Oct 17, 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


Yes and No: Christians’ perspectives on the Voice to Parliament
Tim Van der Veen is a Christian father of four and business owner. He is passionate about the Voice to Parliament . While making coffee...
Chelsea Szabo
Oct 12, 20233 min read


‘Might be a generation thing’: Two Melbourne residents’ opinions on the Voice
Melbourne student Harrison Lal has a firm stance on how he will be voting in the upcoming referendum for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Musetta Choi-Hatcher
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Melbourne Spring/Summer Theatre Update
By theatre-enthusiast Nyah Barnes Immerse yourself in some of my top picks for Melbourne this spring and summer! Type in the bit.ly links...
Nyah Barnes
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Elvis: A Musical Revolution
The hair. The voice. The pelvis! It’s time for a musical revolution, baby. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is back! Read to the end of the...
Drew Baker & Leah D'Cruz
Oct 2, 202314 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


Matildas vs England: KNOCKOUT match or KNOCKOUT ticket prices for young Matildas fans?
The Matildas faced their biggest challenge yet when they became the first Australian national soccer team to qualify for a FWWC (FIFA...
Jerry Ng
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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