University student journalism from Australia, NZ and the Pacific.

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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
Swinburne University

Swinburne University, Melbourne, Victoria

Swinburne has a three year major in Journalism or a four year major in the BA or Professional degree, as well as a graduate diploma and MA (Media and Communication)  Swinburne publishes The Burne.

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A man wearing a suit and tie

Constructive Journalism and the future of news

Swinburne University, Jack Meehan
December 22, 2023
A group of people sitting at a dinner table

Reflection: Not just a toolkit

Swinburne University, Jack Meehan
December 2, 2022
A woman sitting at a table using a laptop

Victorian Election Live Broadcast

Swinburne University, The Junction
November 25, 2022
Woman voting

May Podcast Out Now

Swinburne University
May 3, 2022
Walker Corporation’s proposed development plan of Toondah Harbour. Photo: Walker Corporation.

Endangered birds threatened by $116m plan

Swinburne University, Angus Delaney
November 18, 2021
University student’s sleeping habits are of concern to health experts. Image: Pexels by Ketut Subiyanto.

Sleep and score better: experts say rest

Swinburne University, Ayana Osman
November 17, 2021
Picture by Ilargian Faus from Pexels.

5 ways to practise mindful social media use

Swinburne University, Elise Harrington
November 16, 2021
Fermale athletes want to make their own choices about what they wear to complete. Picture by Thomas Wolter from Pixabay.

Bikinis or leotards: sports women are choosing

Swinburne University, Emily Anderson
November 15, 2021
Picture by Fletcher Ellwood.

Helmet debate: bare-headed Olympic skateboarders stoke the fire

Swinburne University, Fletcher Ellwood
November 12, 2021
The Kings of Leon released the first NFT album.

Australian musicians get a royal flush on royalties

Swinburne University, Eddie Russell and Angus Delaney
July 10, 2021
Blokes & Their Mental Health are an online group supporting men to prioritise their mental health.

Ending the stigma: men go online to tackle mental health

Swinburne University, Tim McGrath
July 10, 2021
Many parents are considering home-schooling for their children.

Post-lockdowns boost for homeschooling as anxious students choose to stay away

Swinburne University, Alisha Centrone
July 9, 2021
Woman sitting at table

Isolation brings connection—a Covid silver lining for seniors

Swinburne University, Annabelle Phillips
July 9, 2021
A proposed block of flats as part of the $5.3 billion Big Housing Build.

Big Housing Build a step forward for homeless people, but not the whole solution

Swinburne University, Simon Foley and Jack Crnjanin
July 8, 2021
Adriana cradling newborn Evelyn at Mercy Hospital.

Focus on people, not systems: plea for improvement to maternal healthcare

Swinburne University, Loren Botica
July 8, 2021
The mental health of new mums seems to be slipping through the Covid cracks.

‘A huge chunk of my life is just gone’: Covid stress adds to mental health pain for new mums

Swinburne University, Hannah Fortune
July 7, 2021
The entrance to Grazeland, a new permanent food precinct in Melbourne's west.

Fans flock to west’s new foodie playground

Swinburne University, Hannah Fortune
July 7, 2021

Free our friends: activists keep up the fight for release of Medevac refugees

Swinburne University, Jack Meehan and Alessandro Rosini
July 6, 2021
Professor Jean Brodie is the director at Swinburne’s Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing. Picture: Swinburne

Women in space: How Swinburne’s Astrophysics and Supercomputing team leads the charge for equality

Swinburne University, Emily Spindler-Carruthers, Thomas Bravender-Coyle, Aditi Kutty
July 6, 2021
Disabled gamers have been calling for change in the industry for as long as gaming has existed. Picture: Microsoft.

Disabled gamers calling for accessibility in video games

Swinburne University, Emily Spindler-Carruthers
July 2, 2021
Women expressed their anger at the Prime Minister at the March4Justice last week.

Change is finally coming, say hopeful activists

Swinburne University, Jennifer Pittorino
June 5, 2021
Animal Crossing Credit: Nintendo

Animal Crossing one year on: still building community and connection

Swinburne University, Emily Spindler-Carruthers
June 3, 2021
Picture: AbleGamers

Enabling fun: how an online community is supporting AbleGamers to increase accessibility in gaming

Swinburne University, Emily Spindler-Carruthers
June 1, 2021
Justin Field is an Independent NSW MLC who is opposed to the Narrabri project.

Australia’s gas-fired recovery: Does it stack up?

Swinburne University, Jack Meehan
December 17, 2020
Language policies undermine Indigenous children

Language policies undermine Indigenous children

Swinburne University, Zoe Moffatt
December 16, 2020
Art changed Scott Rathman's life.

Chance encounters not enough: Indigenous students deserve better

Swinburne University, Rebecca Martyn
December 11, 2020
Climate crisis in quarantine

Climate crisis in quarantine

Swinburne University, Gemma Davidson
December 10, 2020
COVID-19 sparks wave of innovation

COVID-19 sparks wave of innovation

Swinburne University, Kate Oxley
December 9, 2020
Domestic violence: understanding the shadow pandemic

Domestic violence: understanding the shadow pandemic

Swinburne University, Nemanya Medic
December 3, 2020
One of Monique Stout’s biggest passions is making ethical, delicious food for people.

DIY: pandemic inspires passionate small business pursuits

Swinburne University, Breck Carter
December 3, 2020
Australia has a waste problem.

The war on waste: What’s being done and why?

Swinburne University, Angus Delaney
December 2, 2020
Allison Dew owns a small zero-waste business called Sleepy Soak, selling bath bombs and shower steamers.

Zero-waste: How individuals help the environment, one choice at a time

Swinburne University, Sian Donazzon
December 2, 2020
Natural State is ready for the music industry to open up again.

‘Young people have the answers’: The path back for live music

Swinburne University, Millicent Spencer
December 1, 2020
Ford Millinery started producing face masks at the start of the pandemic and donate 5 per cent of each mask to a charity. Picture: Millicent Spencer

Entrepreneurs: A lifeline for the community in a time of crisis

Swinburne University, Millicent Spencer
November 13, 2020
The 2019 Victorian Tree of the Year was the last survivor of a river red gum forest cut down in the 1970s.

300-year-old tree to fall victim to North East Link Project

Swinburne University, Gemma Neary
June 5, 2020
Children who need respite or foster care are facing extra pressures during the coronavirus lockdown.

Virus poses an extra threat for vulnerable children

Swinburne University, Annabelle Georgakilas
June 5, 2020
Brett Wolfenden (centre) says the turnout will be huge when festivals come back.

Years to recovery: independent music festivals could be lost

Swinburne University, Molly Jones
June 5, 2020
Swinburne researchers are looking at what happens to our health and our lives when we are cut off from face-to-face communication with the people we love.

Loneliness and the lockdown: measuring the impact of being alone

Swinburne University, Millicent Spencer
June 5, 2020
Justin Mohamed, Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People.

Difficult path for Indigenous children

Swinburne University, Gideon Aroni
June 4, 2020
Left to Right: The Koori Education team in the Campaspe region – Wayne Cowley, Paul Clarke, Rick Ronnan and Howard Armstrong.

School the key to good outcomes for children

Swinburne University, Millicent Spencer and Hannah Williams
June 4, 2020
When an arrest becomes a badge of honour in a dysfunctional family, it’s tough for kids to ask for help. Adult and peer mentors can help break the cycle.

Mentors the key to ending generations of crime

Swinburne University, Emmeline Shineberg and Sunisa Nathan
June 4, 2020
Young people face a struggle to stay away from the youth justice system

Homeless, young and in trouble: regional kids struggle with lack of resources

Swinburne University, Jemima Nash
June 4, 2020
Early intervention, education and housing can all help keep teenagers out of serious trouble.

For teens, detention is the path to a life of crime

Swinburne University, Angus Delaney and Phillip Pitsillou
June 4, 2020

Youth and Political Engagement

Swinburne University, Freya Fajgman
January 18, 2020

Climate change rallies the young

Swinburne University, Olivia Kosmas
November 29, 2019

The Future of Community Television

Swinburne University, Charles Hetrelezis
November 29, 2019
An eye for an eye on home soil

An eye for an eye on home soil

Swinburne University, Carla Deale
November 29, 2019
Environment funding call

Environment funding call

Swinburne University, Elise Unmack
September 13, 2019
Courage to care for coastal Victoria

Courage to care for coastal Victoria

Swinburne University, Zoe Moffat
August 16, 2019
Voting at Hughesdale Primary School. Photo Maddison Wrench

Vandalism claims as Higgins goes to the polls

Swinburne University, Julius Dennis, Oscar Perri and Maddison Wrench
May 18, 2019
Higgins - an electorate in the media spotlight

Higgins – an electorate in the media spotlight

Swinburne University, Julius Dennis
May 16, 2019
Michaela Moran: Sustainable Australia candidate for Higgins

Michaela Moran: Sustainable Australia candidate for Higgins

Swinburne University, Margaret Francis
May 12, 2019
Palmer’s Tim Ryan eyes Higgins

Palmer’s Tim Ryan eyes Higgins

Swinburne University, Julius Dennis
May 12, 2019
House calls in Higgins

House calls in Higgins

Swinburne University, Oscar Perri
May 9, 2019
Australian Animal Justice Party candidate, Alice Walker, is running in her first election campaign

Australian Animal Justice Party candidate, Alice Walker, is running in her first election campaign

Swinburne University, Maddie Wrench
May 9, 2019
Liberal no-show at Higgins climate forum

Liberal no-show at Higgins climate forum

Swinburne University, Oscar Perri
May 7, 2019

Swinburne’s Maddie Wrench in conversation with the Labor candidate for Higgins

Swinburne University, Maddie Wrench
May 6, 2019
Cute kittens in Higgins: Playing candidates on Instagram

Cute kittens in Higgins: Playing candidates on Instagram

Swinburne University, Elana Frost
May 3, 2019
Fiona McLeod SC: From the Victorian Bar to the heart of Higgins

Fiona McLeod SC: From the Victorian Bar to the heart of Higgins

Swinburne University, Maddie Wrench
May 3, 2019
Jason Ball: Turning voters Green, door knock by door knock

Jason Ball: Turning voters Green, door knock by door knock

Swinburne University, Julius Dennis
May 3, 2019
Voters say climate change is central in the battle for Higgins

Voters say climate change is central in the battle for Higgins

Swinburne University, Swinburne reporters
April 24, 2019
The election call boosts public discussion about Higgins

The election call boosts public discussion about Higgins

Swinburne University, Maddie Wrench
April 18, 2019
Jon Faine - live from Higgins

Jon Faine – live from Higgins

Swinburne University, Julius Dennis
April 16, 2019
Budgets and Debates - The Chatter from Higgins

Budgets and Debates – The Chatter from Higgins

Swinburne University, Maddie Wrench
April 11, 2019
A data snapshot of Higgins - Last week in March

A data snapshot of Higgins – Last week in March

Swinburne University, Elana Frost
April 4, 2019
A high percentage of residents regularly use public transport

The Electorate of Higgins

Swinburne University, Julius Dennis and Oscar Perri
March 29, 2019
Higgins - the "leadership seat"

It’s bigger than Higgins

Swinburne University, James Murphy
March 29, 2019
Statewide: Regional voters welcome rail upgrade promises

Statewide: Regional voters welcome rail upgrade promises

Swinburne University, Chelsea Byrne
November 22, 2018
Statewide: Greens want 300 new trams for Melbourne

Statewide: Greens want 300 new trams for Melbourne

Swinburne University, Nikita Helm
November 22, 2018
Statewide: Greens call for LGBTQI protections

Statewide: Greens call for LGBTQI protections

Swinburne University, Maddison Wrench
November 22, 2018
Statewide: Level crossing removal still divides Carrum

Statewide: Level crossing removal still divides Carrum

Swinburne University, James Burgess
November 22, 2018
Prahran: Parties remain divided on South Yarra station

Prahran: Parties remain divided on South Yarra station

Swinburne University, Ged Shearer
November 21, 2018
Angus Thompson and Nina Oyama star in The Angus Project.

ABC comedy pilot puts “disability in the mainstream”

Swinburne University, Edwina Williams
November 20, 2018
David Ryan, Captain David Clarke, Andrew Butler, Anthony Hudson and Nathan Campbell of the Seville CFA. Photo by Dylan J Bruce

Volunteer fire crews say “we’re ready”

Swinburne University, Dylan J Bruce
November 19, 2018
Photo by Sandra Milutinovic

Prahran – Independent: Alan Menadue

Swinburne University, Sandra Milutinovic
November 15, 2018
Tarneit: Migrants want a chance to contribute

Tarneit: Migrants want a chance to contribute

Swinburne University, Oscar Perri
November 12, 2018
Running the unwinnable race

Hawthorn – Greens: Nicholas Bieber

Swinburne University, Julius Dennis
November 12, 2018
Graham Rogers outside the community service program, 'The Bridge.'

Tarneit: Church Loses Faith

Swinburne University, Oscar Perri
November 1, 2018
Liberal candidate says he's lived in the area for 50 years

Tarneit – Liberals: Glenn Goodfellow

Swinburne University, Madeline Bourn
November 1, 2018
John Pesutto holds a press conference at Spring Street

Hawthorn – Liberals: John Pesutto

Swinburne University, Edwina Williams
October 30, 2018
Prahran Market is essential to the community

Prahran: You can’t beat Prahran Market

Swinburne University, Abbey Thorpe
October 26, 2018
Kirsty Evans wants continuity in education

Tarneit: It’s all about education, says Labor

Swinburne University, Julius Dennis
October 26, 2018
Haylea Cooney. Photo by Matthew Donald

Hard times to shine in the “men’s game”

Swinburne University, Matthew Donald
October 25, 2018
Just a taste of Charlotte Taylor's medication and equipment. Photo: Mikaela Turner

Every breath she takes

Swinburne University, Mikaela Turner
October 25, 2018
Hawthorn - Labor: John Kennedy

Hawthorn – Labor: John Kennedy

Swinburne University, Edwina Williams
October 24, 2018
Labor's Sarah Connolly is confident she is the right fit for Tarneit.

Tarneit – Labor: Sarah Connolly

Swinburne University, Madeline Bourn
October 22, 2018
Dr Allen is seeking to regain Prahran for the Liberal Party

Prahran – Liberals: Katie Allen

Swinburne University, Abbey Thorpe
October 22, 2018
Prahran - Greens: Sam Hibbins

Prahran – Greens: Sam Hibbins

Swinburne University, Abbey Thorpe
October 22, 2018
Tarneit is Labor country, but an Independent with his heart in the West is urging change

Tarneit – Independent: Arnav Sati

Swinburne University, Julius Dennis
October 12, 2018
Land development. By Julius Dennis

Tarneit: Electorate Profile

Swinburne University, Madeline Bourn
October 12, 2018
Beck Sheffield-Brotherton at Pacific Werribee

Tarneit – Greens: Beck Sheffield-Brotherton

Swinburne University, Oscar Perri
October 12, 2018
Jack Roach at his Canterbury home

Hawthorn: McMansion “take over” fears

Swinburne University, Elise Chan
October 12, 2018
The popular Camberwell Market

Hawthorn: Electorate Profile

Swinburne University, Edwina Williams
October 12, 2018
Prahran is a close race

Prahran: Electorate Profile

Swinburne University, Abbey Thorpe
October 12, 2018
Neil Pharaoh enjoys a coffee at a Windsor café

Prahran – Labor: Neil Pharoah

Swinburne University, Sam Mills
October 12, 2018
The popular Camberwell Market

Hawthorn: Home of Swinburne

Swinburne University
September 11, 2018
Tarneit: Crime and controversy

Tarneit: Crime and controversy

Swinburne University
September 11, 2018
Prahran Market is essential to the community

Prahran: Famous food and flowers

Swinburne University
September 11, 2018
Photo by Abbey Thorpe

Taking heart to beat the stigma

Swinburne University, Abbey Thorpe
September 7, 2018
Women from several generations at a community gathering. Photo courtesy of Christopher Kikuchi.

To keep a rare language alive

Swinburne University, Julia Reger
September 7, 2018
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