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Retro Review: Shrek 2
More than 20 years since the initial film was released, the much-anticipated Shrek 5 is well underway, with the original gang...
Jun 2, 20253 min read


Review: Beetlejuice, the Musical, the Musical, the Musical
Australia’s turn has finally come around to have Beetlejuice, the Musical stun audiences with this outlandish and fabulous musical....
May 26, 20253 min read


Bangladesh's devastating floods are the “new normal”
In Bangladesh, severe flooding is becoming increasingly common. As climate change worsens, the country’s low-lying geography and dense...
May 9, 20255 min read


You Tell Us: Young voters make their voices heard
"I feel like I know more about the American elections then I do our own!"
May 2, 20254 min read


Without a voice, their lives are in our hands
With shrinking support, Australia's refugees stand both in the centre of the Federal Election and swept to its side. Tania Naseri spoke...
May 1, 20255 min read


Palmer's Trumpets boom, but is it just a giant racket?
Clive Palmer has been the big, brash spoiler of Australian politics for years -- and he's back again for the 2025 campaign. Who are the...
Apr 30, 20256 min read


Party Policies You Should Know: Federal Election 2025
For the first time in Australian History, 18 to 45-year-old voters outnumber Boomers at the polling booths. The Burne's Meg McPake,...
Apr 30, 202514 min read


Know your Electorate: Kooyong
With early voting well underway and ballot counting starting Saturday, on election day, Swinburne students must understand their local...
Apr 27, 20253 min read


SSA social media blocks student, promises to deliver on election promises
One Swinburne student remains blocked from the new Swinburne Student Association's social media after President Sanara promises to uphold...
Mar 24, 20257 min read


Thousands gather outside Melbourne's Parliament House for 'Invasion Day'
'Invasion Day' protesters flooded inner Melbourne streets this morning calling for the end of Australia Day celebrations. Speeches, dances, and chants were held on the steps of Parliament House before thousands marched toward Flinders Street Station. The Burne's Ruby Alexander captured the day in pictures.
Jan 26, 20251 min read


‘Batman Returns’ is one of the darkest, most twisted movies set during the holidays: here’s why you should watch it at Christmas
Tim Burton’s second take at the Caped Crusader passed by as an underappreciated gothic follow-up to its predecessor. Now, it’s a cult classic and remains one of the most praised Batman films--a Christmas movie? Connor Murphy Reviews. It’s an annual tradition to bring on the holidays with a Christmas movie. In a long recurring debate, some argue that there is no better selection in Christmas movies than one that tells the story of one man’s struggle to bring his family togethe
Dec 22, 20246 min read


The Future of Media Franchising is Being Nurtured on our Doorstep
Each year at Swinburne, the students of unit MDA20007 - Screen Franchising and Innovation - transform the Junction study space into a sea of colourful posters and unique ideas as they present their final major assessment piece. Louie Cina and Sarah Rose reports. The project is designed to prepare them for an exciting career in the industry and expose them to the intricacies of establishing a successful transmedia franchise such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) or Docto
Nov 23, 20243 min read
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