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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

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Educators detail disengagement fears
USC, Ryan Maguire
A confluence of pressures have negatively impacted student enagagement in learning, and those who are trying to teach them are concerned.
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Rising rates, rising tension
USC, Maddy McGovern
North Burnett Regional Council's rates rise this year is the highest in the state. But it says there was no choice.
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From PhD to ABC
USC, Lilly Annear
A woman's documentation of her family's genealogy resulted in a book that has won acclaim and attention.
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Living in Success
Living in Success
Curtin University, Anthonia Iweama
How does it feel to live in ‘Success’? Hold that thought.  It’s not about how good you are in life. You can only answer if you live in the Perth suburb called Success. 
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Styling your ‘digital self’
Curtin University, Kexin Wang
These days, in some fields, your Instagram posts speak louder than your paper resume. Some students are crafting their personal brands online to boost their job opportunities.
Gym-goers say they spend at least 7 to 8 hours in the free gym of their apartment to look good.
Students redefining health
Curtin University, Kexin Wang
From protein shakes to goji brews, students are navigating a new wellness wave shaped by trends, anxieties, and digital selfhood.
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Every month students from a different university host our half hour podcast bringing you carefully curated current affairs from all over Australia.
Living in Success
Living in Success
Curtin University, Anthonia Iweama • October 3, 2025
How does it feel to live in ‘Success’? Hold that thought.  It’s not about how good you are in life. You can only answer if you live in the Perth suburb called Success. 
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Beyond the boundaries
USC, Millie Stocks • May 30, 2025
Mounted troops ride along the city boundaries, cracking their stock whips as they force Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Australians out of the town limits. It’s a far cry from the bustling Brisbane suburb of today but a history to be remembered.
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National Radio News is an independent news service for the community broadcasting sector produced by Charles Sturt University in partnership with the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia and supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation. The bulletins update hourly from 6am to 7pm AEST Monday to Friday, and 6am to noon on weekends.
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Podcast episode 48 – Journey of Discovery
August 28, 2025

In this episode of our podcast, Making a Difference, the team from RMIT bring us stories about people...

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Podcast episode 47 – A rock and a hard place
July 2, 2025

Murujuga – the sacred rock art site in Western Australia’s Pilbara – has just been listed by UNESCO...

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Podcast episode 46 – Run Your Own Race
May 31, 2025

This month’s episode by journalism students at Edith Cowan University features the male ballet dancer,...

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Podcast episode 45 – Mind The Gap
May 1, 2025

It’s a good thing that as a society, we’re more open to discussing mental health and the challenges...

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