University student journalism from Australia, NZ and the Pacific.

The Junction
University student journalism from Australia, NZ and the Pacific.

The Junction
University student journalism from Australia, NZ and the Pacific.

The Junction
University of South Australia

University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA

The University of South Australia offers a Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing and a double degree which adds a BA (Creative Writing and Literature). Both programs contain an industry internship and an optional sub-major in a related discipline.

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What do young people think of ‘brain rot’ political advertisements?

What do young people think of ‘brain rot’ political advertisements?

University of South Australia, Robert Hicks
April 30, 2025
A truck that has a sign on the side of a road

Labor has failed: Nicolle Flint campaigns for Boothby

University of South Australia, Mia Handley
April 28, 2025
A small bird standing next to a body of water

Rediscovering the shores: regen tourism and migratory marvels

University of South Australia, Alana Pahor
December 18, 2024
A person sitting at a table using a laptop

Mothers battle against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace

University of South Australia, Prisha Mercy
October 3, 2024
A crowd of people flying kites in a field

Big players of the festival scene are ruining it for the little guy

University of South Australia, Jade Woollacott
August 1, 2024
A couple of people that are standing in front of a fence

SA bans corflutes on Stobie poles

University of South Australia, Robert Hicks
March 7, 2024
Hemp grown for industrial use around the world is a strain of the cannabis plant with significantly lower THC. Picture credit: Pixabay

Half of Australia wants cannabis legalised — will it happen?

University of South Australia, Robert Hicks
February 5, 2024
Student Rep standing in front of UniSA building with arms crossed

Online lectures: here to stay?

University of South Australia, Jack Trehearne
June 21, 2023
Members of Democracy in Colour holding a banner stating Migration with Dignity

Multicultural mirage: visa holders’ real lives

University of South Australia, Dani Bozoski
May 1, 2023
In an industry dominated by women, why is it so hard for them to climb the ranks? And what does this mean for the everyday citizen?

Cracks in the glass ceiling: Female journalists fight to reach the top of the ladder

University of South Australia, Ruby Buetefuer
December 5, 2020
Collingwood AFLW coach Steve Symonds gives Bella Smith her guernsey after she was drafted to Collingwood in the AFLW Draft.

Footy empowers women and girls

University of South Australia, Tyler Powell
November 26, 2020
Instead of binge watching, this Victorian in lockdown turned his hand to making his own podcast (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Extended lockdown sparks podcast

University of South Australia, Cameron Jones
November 26, 2020
Brow and Soul is a South Australian business that has found its feet during the current coronavirus pandemic.

When unemployment breeds opportunity

University of South Australia, Taylor Siemelink
November 25, 2020
The Black Lives Matter movement and COVID-19 have converged to create a perfect storm of pain for people all over the world in 2020. Pictured is a Black Lives Matter protest in Washington DC (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

Unprecedented times: Community flocks to online fundraising

University of South Australia, Jack Paech
November 25, 2020
The youth and NGOs of Beirut are leading the charge to rebuild their troubled but beautiful city. (CC BY 2.0)

Heartbroken Lebanese pick up the pieces yet again

University of South Australia, Michelle Wakim
November 25, 2020
Volunteering is a way to look after your mental health, gain vital skills for employment and support others in the community (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Volunteering delivers benefits all around

University of South Australia, Amelia Scott
November 25, 2020
The Open Hands exhibitition at Tarnanthi at the South Australian Art Gallery (Artwork by Elisa and Sonja Charmichael).

Open Hands, open heart: Tarnanthi 2020

University of South Australia, Taylor Siemelink
November 25, 2020
Adelaide is the world's meth capital, according to a recent study (CC BY 2.0).

Adelaide: The world’s meth capital

University of South Australia, Stephen Galvin
November 23, 2020
West Thebarton are a mainstay in the Adelaide music scene.

Adelaide after dark: How music and art eclipse drinking, drugs

University of South Australia, Jack Paech
November 22, 2020
Preserving Hahndorf’s Indigenous history through art

Preserving Hahndorf’s Indigenous history through art

University of South Australia, Shashi Baltutis
November 22, 2020
COVID-19 is inspiring travellers to explore their own backyards.

Tourists love local during COVID-19

University of South Australia, Jenna Rawlings
November 22, 2020
Debris from Cuddle Creek fires at the Hammersmith residence.

Bushfire-affected Adelaide Hills rises from the ashes

University of South Australia, Taylor Siemelink
November 22, 2020
The Aldgate Men's Shed Group members with visiting MP Rebekah Sharkie.

The Men’s Shed initiative: Building fellowship and nailing mental health stigma

University of South Australia, Ella Fielke
November 22, 2020
Stefan Iannace decided to go into business when the pandemic hit.

Covid-style cuppas lead to café

University of South Australia, Cameron Jones
November 22, 2020
Working from home during the COVID-19 has both pros and cons. (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

When your home’s your office

University of South Australia, Amelia Scott
November 22, 2020
The RSPCA has pivoted to allow continuation of its adoption services during Covid-19 restrictions.

How the RSPCA landed on its feet during Covid

University of South Australia, Stephen Galvin
November 19, 2020
Men and women in uniform are more likely to experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder than the general public. (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

Mental health of people in uniform: Who protects the protectors?

University of South Australia, Chelsea Shepherd
November 19, 2020
What's it like to quarantine in a Medi Hotel? And how does our system of quarantining travellers compare to what happens overseas?

Hotel quarantine around the globe: What can Australia do better?

University of South Australia, Shashi Baltutis
November 19, 2020
The aftermath of the Beirut explosion (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Plastic surgeon volunteers for Beirut victims

University of South Australia, Cameron Jones
November 19, 2020
How our society cares for and responds to people with disability in our community is in focus.

There’s no place like home: Acceptance, respect and empathy in disability care

University of South Australia, Jack Paech
November 18, 2020
Black Lives Matter protest in Minneapolis (CC BY 2.0)

Black Lives Matter and the power of social media

University of South Australia, Ella Fielke
November 15, 2020
Practising mindfulness can help to counter ongling feelings of uncertainty during the current global pandemic (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0).

Remaining mindful and not mind-full

University of South Australia, Taylor Siemelink
November 12, 2020
Legendary musician Elvis Presley has inspired South Australian musician and mental health advocate Scott Jackson. (CC BY-SA 2.0)

‘The King and I: How music saved my life’

University of South Australia, Amelia Scott
November 11, 2020
Boe Langford and partner Kimberly travel around Australia removing rubbish as part of Outback Clean-ups Australia (OCA).

Environmental crisis continues while COVID steals headlines

University of South Australia, Jenna Rawlings
November 6, 2020
The Lange family had a change of pace when forced into isolation by COVID-19.

How exercise brought us together during COVID-19

University of South Australia, Tyler Powell
November 5, 2020
The MCG - where you'd usually expect to find our AFL heroes - not in a ballet studio?

The Last Time I Cried: A reimagining of masculinity

University of South Australia, Michelle Wakim
October 26, 2020
There was a marked decrease in the number of hospital beds available in South Australian public psychiatric hospitals in 2017/18 with just 157 beds, compared to 225 in 2016/17.

Hope, despite a broken mental health system

University of South Australia, Stephen Galvin
October 20, 2020
O’Shea’s decontamination team are ready for the job.

Meet the people behind SA’s meth lab decontamination industry

University of South Australia, Shashi Baltutis
October 15, 2020

Libs hope for a successor to Pyne

University of South Australia, Daniel Dunne, Eden Panozzo, Edward Holland, Emily Schinella, Natalia Reveruzzi
May 18, 2019

Is it time to Bight back?

University of South Australia, Cameron Nguyen, Gabrielle Torpey and Philip Pirone.
May 18, 2019
How effective are campaign posters?

How effective are campaign posters?

University of South Australia, Leon Georgiou
May 16, 2019
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