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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


Pesto the penguin growing up quick; sheds his baby brown coat
Need a break from the doom and gloom? Catch Pesto the King penguin these holidays before he loses all of his cuddly fluff. Matthew Parkhill reports. Pesto the penguin, the record-breaking viral sensation at Melbourne’s Sea Life Aquarium, has hit his teenage years and is losing his iconic brown fluff. The baby King penguin who stole Tiktok’s attention will lose his coat over the next two weeks. With drapes of yellow feathers around his neck like his parents, of whom he weighs
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Kamala Harris 'Trumped.' Melbourne Reacts to the Upset
Swinburne students had the opportunity to assist ABC Melbourne Drive Radio with their U.S election day broadcast, live from the American Chamber of Commerce's Hawthorn Hotel watch party. Louie Cina, Sarah Rose and Matthew Parkhill report from amongst the crowd. Whilst the race was all but certain, hope lingered still in the Harris and Walz camp after the final polls closed on the East coast. The count had slowed over midnight in America, with only two swing states–Nevada and
Nov 9, 20243 min read


Is the right to protest under threat?
Melbourne has held some of the biggest protests in the city’s history -- but activists fear a police and government crackdown threatens the
Oct 27, 20241 min read


Push for mental health "first aid" in schools
Experts are calling for mandatory mental health first aid training in primary and secondary schools.
Oct 27, 20241 min read


Short-stay tax challenges small towns
A proposed "AirBnb tax" is a challenge in Victorian towns balancing tourism and housing needs,
Oct 27, 20241 min read


Q&A: Fleur Bainger on making your mark in media
Fleur Bainger, a freelance journalist, and former ABC rural reporter, has carved a unique path in journalism
Oct 27, 20243 min read


Beyond the bright lights, a struggle for indie artists
Packed venues and the sweaty band rooms of Melbourne’s thriving live music scene mask a quieter reality for many of its performers.
Oct 27, 20245 min read
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