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May Podcast Out Now

University of Sydney, Nicola Brayan
May 3, 2023

Standard Deviations podcast: our language, our culture

University of Sydney, Nicola Brayan
May 1, 2023
A man and a woman taking a selfie

Labor celebrates in Strathfield

University of Sydney, Yuchan Hao
April 3, 2023
Graphical user interface, website

Inside NSW Labor’s Election Night Celebration

University of Sydney, Elliot Lawry, Chuqiao Meng and David Zhuang
March 29, 2023
A group of people in a room

Seeing red: Labor dominates in Coogee, Heffron and Maroubra

University of Sydney, Ina Holzapfel
March 28, 2023
A group of people walking on a city street

Coogee candidates hit the booths

University of Sydney, Ina Holzapfel
March 25, 2023

Labor looks set to clinch Strathfield

University of Sydney, Cecilia Cheng
March 25, 2023
Image: Andy Feliciotti, via Unsplash

Trust in the US media? It’s complicated

University of Sydney, Emily Carroll
November 1, 2022
A person standing in a room

Extreme heat is hurting unborn babies

University of Sydney, Siyu Li
October 18, 2022
Boatload of refugees - Source Pixabay

First in line

University of Sydney, James Taylor
July 25, 2022
Frankies faithful staying until the end. Photo: Adriana Wainstok

Frankie’s last order: Sydney farewells venue

University of Sydney, Adriana Wainstok
July 21, 2022
Allegra Spender celebrating on election night. Photo: Adriana Wainstok

Spender takes ‘blue ribbon’ seat of Wentworth

University of Sydney, Adriana Wainstok
June 15, 2022
Recognition, reconciliation and voice

Recognition, reconciliation and voice

University of Sydney, Olivia Cleal
June 8, 2022
Dail Le. Image supplied.

Dai Le wins battle for Fowler

University of Sydney, Nalin Mastou
June 6, 2022
Auto convoy in Karymskoe in support of the Russian army March 18, 2022. Photo: S Lokotaev

My relatives in Russia celebrate the war in Ukraine

University of Sydney, Svetlana Printcef
June 6, 2022
Climate change threatens Lord Howe Island

Climate change threatens Lord Howe Island

University of Sydney, James Taylor
May 21, 2022

How to cover elections

University of Sydney, Pam Walker
May 20, 2022
Dai Le with campaign team at the Fairfield Easter Fair. Photo: Monika Falco

Labor’s risky fight for Fowler

University of Sydney, Daniel Holmes
May 5, 2022
Baby Bird: death, loss and the illusion of life

Baby Bird: death, loss and the illusion of life

University of Sydney, Maggie Kelly
April 21, 2022
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A Drive Down Apathy Lane

University of Sydney, Bobby Carter
March 29, 2022
Image: Artist Greame Aitken

Podcast: Masters & Apprentices

University of Sydney, Sam Davenport
March 22, 2022

Newsroom Ukraine: student Q&A

University of Sydney, Pam Walker
March 22, 2022
Station Hotel Kurri Kurri. Photo: Jan Smith

Scott Morrison promises gas-fuelled recovery for Kurri Kurri

University of Sydney, Jenae Madden
March 1, 2022
Postal voting for the Australian federal election

Top voter issues for young Australians

University of Sydney, Nalin Mastou
January 6, 2022
Camperdown Cemetery, a popular spot for picnics. Photo: Kate Newsome

Unearthed: Camperdown Cemetery

University of Sydney, Kate Newsome and Jessica Arentz
September 27, 2021
Young girls in tutus waiting to go on stage. Photo: Kazuo ota on Unsplash

What are little girls made of?

University of Sydney, Rebecca Bowman
September 21, 2021

International media support in Myanmar

University of Sydney, Pam Walker
September 15, 2021
Australias musos deeper in poverty

Australia’s musos deeper in poverty

University of Sydney, Daniel Holmes
September 14, 2021
An Uncertain Public

An Uncertain Public

University of Sydney, Nalin Mastou
September 13, 2021

Vax passport: Vox pops

University of Sydney, Lucija Stolic, Keer Ling, Soo Young Han
September 7, 2021
Map showing coral cover changes over time

Pandemic Plea: The Reef wants you back

University of Sydney, Ana Shatek
August 31, 2021
artwork of a laptop, ghost, and a clock

A Netflix binger’s reflection in the dark

University of Sydney, Carmeli Argana
August 23, 2021
parramatta river

Mapping connection in shifting landscapes

University of Sydney, Angelica Waite
August 14, 2021
stylised image of bitcoin

The future of money

University of Sydney, Sarah Smaje
August 14, 2021

Plunge: Finding stillness in the depths

University of Sydney, Lee Steenbergen
August 6, 2021
a ritualistic altar

Umbanda: visitors from beyond

University of Sydney, Sarah Smaje
August 4, 2021
A man, a woman and a pug relaxing.

August Podcast: Out Now

University of Sydney
August 2, 2021

Producer Jaya Balendra: Ghost Train Fire

University of Sydney, Pam Walker
July 25, 2021
Haydn Skinner, 91, regularly performs at Carriageworks market. Photo:Instagram@haydnnothidin (Lea Jobson)

Le Cygne: Haydn Skinner and his beloved cello

University of Sydney, Mia Erickson
July 12, 2021
Photo: Lindsey LaMont on Unsplash

Should we entice young women into parliament?

University of Sydney, Kathleen Herbert
May 29, 2021
A shared path along the GreenWay. Photo: Billy Dahlenburg

Neighbourhood Watch: It’s for the birds

University of Sydney, Billy Dahlenburg
May 26, 2021
COVID-19 shutdowns caused widespread disruption to the arts sector this year. Photo: iStock.com/VTT Studio

‘Like a body-blow’: How will the arts sector recover in 2021?

University of Sydney, Katherine Keeler
March 19, 2021
Hotel Sign. Photo: Ana Vieyra (Unsplash)

Nothing to Declare? What about the emotional baggage?

University of Sydney, Rebecca Bowman
February 25, 2021
Small Axe, Big Tree: Tackling deaths in custody

Small Axe, Big Tree: Tackling deaths in custody

University of Sydney, Sarah Smaje
December 15, 2020
Aunty Hazel Collins and Grandmothers Against Removals at a 2014 protest with Greens Leader David Shoebridge. Image supplied: David Shoebridge

Grandmas fight forced removal of Aboriginal children in NSW

University of Sydney, Cindy Cameronne
December 1, 2020
Time to listen with care

Time to listen with care

University of Sydney, Emelie Watkins
November 25, 2020
COVID-19 could “spread like wildfire” in prisons

COVID-19 could “spread like wildfire” in prisons

University of Sydney, Cindy Cameronne
August 3, 2020
Koala at Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. Photo: Kevin LEBRE / Getty Images / Royalty-free

NSW Koala Inquiry: the fate of populations and habitats after bushfires

University of Sydney, Marco Stojanovik
July 28, 2020
Clean Slate Without Prejudice training session. Photo: supplied

Fighting for Justice: Indigenous schemes reduce youth crime

University of Sydney, Marco Stojanovik
July 10, 2020
CARE security guard Bonnie Opiyafo has his temperature checked at a police checkpoint along the Highlands Highway at the border of the Eastern Highlands Province. Supplied: Justine McMahon

Coronavirus lockdowns lead to fears of ‘substantial’ economic impact for our closest neighbour

University of Sydney, Billy Dahlenburg
May 13, 2020
Police officers at a climate change rally, Sydney. Photo: Rose Makin / Shutterstock

Report: Strip-searches of minors unlawful

University of Sydney, Tim Piccione
May 9, 2020
Mareike Bire filming classmate Gabrielle Platt at Tanya Pliberseks election night party. Photo: Bunty Avieson

From Germany with love: A COVID-19 update from Cologne

University of Sydney, Mareike Bire
March 29, 2020
Opinion: Between Brexit and a Hard Place

Opinion: Between Brexit and a Hard Place

University of Sydney, Angus MacGregor
February 27, 2020
Slavery in civilised Australia: Dreams of a better life end in tragedy for illegal migrants

Slavery in civilised Australia: Dreams of a better life end in tragedy for illegal migrants

University of Sydney, Hao Liu
January 9, 2020
Rizcel starring as Pauline, a young ambitious designer, in a recent independent film. (Source: Kevin Shin)

Lights, Camera…RepresentAsian

University of Sydney, Victoria Lonergan
December 20, 2019
Pig Farmer Ean Pollard stands behind his gate on his property outside Young, Central West NSW. Photo: supplied

The right to squeal: farmers versus activists

University of Sydney, Marco Stojanovik
December 12, 2019
King Street on a Friday night. Photo: Tim Piccione

Last place open

University of Sydney, Tim Piccione
November 13, 2019
‘Legitimise their right to respond’ insists Justice Action on prisoner pen-pal website

‘Legitimise their right to respond’ insists Justice Action on prisoner pen-pal website

University of Sydney, Rhea L Nath
November 1, 2019
Founding member of Nanna Not Napp’n, Jazz Rosewell with granddaughter Apollonia. Photo: Maria Gil

Nannas not napping, climate change is happening

University of Sydney, Maria Gil
September 23, 2019
Sydney students demand a safe future. Photo: Emily Smith

‘A great and unifying moment’: Sydney students demand action

University of Sydney, Emily Smith
September 22, 2019
I’m scared of living in a world without turtles

‘I’m scared of living in a world without turtles’

University of Sydney, Sarah O'Keefe
September 20, 2019
Scientist Ian Hutton is seeing changes on Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island’s unique treasures flag climate change peril

University of Sydney, Jen Grinham
September 20, 2019
Peter Greste confronted over Assange opinion piece

Peter Greste confronted over Assange opinion piece

University of Sydney, Nicola Brayan
September 13, 2019
Election Day. Photo: Yanan Yin

Record votes for USU election but more student involvement needed

University of Sydney, Yanan Yin
July 17, 2019
Program to boost Sydney’s struggling music scene

Program to boost Sydney’s struggling music scene

University of Sydney, Ras Eminoglu
July 15, 2019
Manly Beach Photo: Cameron Foord

APP to make beaches safer

University of Sydney, Cameron Foord
July 4, 2019
Tanya Plibersek increases her popularity despite Labor’s devastating defeat

Tanya Plibersek increases her popularity despite Labor’s devastating defeat

University of Sydney, Jen Grinham
May 19, 2019
Matthew Thompson with proud mum Nicole. Photo: Maria Gil

Matthew votes with mum by his side

University of Sydney, Maria Gil
May 18, 2019
Tanya Plibersek snapped with voters at Darlington School booth. Photo: Maria Gil

Tanya votes welcomed with cookies, gasps and smiles

University of Sydney, Maria Gil
May 18, 2019
Jacqui Munro gets on her bike to vote today. Photo: Cindy Cameronne

Easy Rider: Jacqui bikes around Sydney’s polling booths

University of Sydney, Cindy Cameronne
May 18, 2019
Sam Crosby and Kevin Rudd dismiss rumours in Burwood. Photo: Wuruo Xu

Fake news war on WeChat

University of Sydney, Wuruo Xu
May 17, 2019
Australia can be an environmental superpower says Science Party

Australia can be an environmental superpower says Science Party

University of Sydney, Wuruo Xu
May 17, 2019
Sydneysiders protest offshore detention

Sydneysiders protest offshore detention

University of Sydney, Keeli Royle and Brittany Frappell
May 17, 2019
In Conversation with Mark Humphries

In Conversation with Mark Humphries

University of Sydney, Tim Piccione
May 17, 2019
Tanya Plibersek at her desk. Photo: Supplied

Tanya Plibersek: Portrait of a social justice champion

University of Sydney, Jen Grinham
May 17, 2019
Science Party candidate for Sydney Aaron Hammond. Photo: supplied

Sydney candidate pushes for scientific solutions

University of Sydney, Francesca Hung
May 16, 2019
Photo: Yiling Wang

‘Three knives, two faces’: why Labor is losing Chinese voters

University of Sydney, Yiling Wang
May 16, 2019
Manus camp. Photo: Greens MPs

Medevac: will medical evacuations of asylum seekers weaken our borders?

University of Sydney, Cindy Cameronne
May 16, 2019
Glebe Society candidate forum for seat of Sydney last week. Photo: Pam Walker

Duelling candidates spar at Glebe forum

University of Sydney, Gabrielle Platt
May 10, 2019
Australia lags on female representation in federal government

Australia lags on female representation in federal government

University of Sydney, Maria Gil
May 6, 2019
Liberal candidate for Sydney Jacqui Munro. Photo: Mareike Bire

Munro goes full speed in her run for Sydney

University of Sydney, Mareike Bire
May 6, 2019
Tanya Plibersek, Jacqui Munro, Aaron Hammond and Matthew Thompson. Photo: Tim Piccione

Sydney Liberal candidate steps into ‘lion’s den’

University of Sydney, Tim Piccione
May 5, 2019
Greens candidate for Sydney Matthew Thompson. Photo: supplied

Young, unconventional and keen to serve

University of Sydney, Maria Gil
May 3, 2019
Oxford Street, Sydney

Transgender rights loom as the next battle

University of Sydney, Mareike Bire
May 3, 2019
Adani mine and climate change dominate forum

Adani mine and climate change dominate forum

University of Sydney, Eve Lollback
May 3, 2019
Pemulwuy Project highlights need for affordable Indigenous housing

Pemulwuy Project highlights need for affordable Indigenous housing

University of Sydney, Gabrielle Platt
May 2, 2019
Elections are no laughing matter but a laugh helps

Elections are no laughing matter but a laugh helps

University of Sydney, Tim Piccione
April 30, 2019
Scientist Ian Hutton

Lord Howe Island’s unique treasures flag climate change for Sydney voters

University of Sydney, Jen Grinham
April 23, 2019
Labors progressive left lives in Sydney

Labor’s progressive left lives in Sydney

University of Sydney, Tim Piccione
March 28, 2019
Conversations With My Uber Driver

Conversations With My Uber Driver

University of Sydney , Jaime Di Laudo
March 12, 2019
Senator Nick McKim and Abdul Aziz Adam speaking live on Skype. Photo: Mary Hakimi

Manus Island detainees still “completely alone” months after suicide

University of Sydney, Mary Hakimi
March 12, 2019

Blak Box from Digital Media Unit on Vimeo.

Blak Box

University of Sydney, Hanyue Li, Jeremy Eames, Juntao Zhan and Xiaowei Wei
December 19, 2018
Parents are bearing the brunt of a surge in juvenile domestic violence offending, and experts are calling for earlier, tailored prevention programs and interventions.

Love you and leave you: more parents are becoming trapped by juvenile domestic violence

University of Sydney, Georgina Noack
December 19, 2018
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