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
Western Sydney University

Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW

Western Sydney University offers a journalism major in the Bachelor of Communication and Bachelor of Creative Industries, and is a key focus in the Bachelor of Screen Media. Journalism electives are available across the university.

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A man sitting in a chair

Roberts’ Legacy in the face of adversity

Western Sydney University, Adam Lucantonio
December 2, 2023
A person posing in front of a building

How do you buy these things? It’s child’s play

Western Sydney University, Claire Brownlie
November 15, 2023
A man wearing a hat

‘School To Prison Pipeline’, the system is failing I

Western Sydney University, Riley Birt
November 10, 2023
A man wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera

The Mullet Minority

Western Sydney University, Preston Potts
August 28, 2023
A woman sitting on a table

The road to dementia prevention

Western Sydney University, Delilah Esber
December 17, 2022
A person that is standing in the snow

Paradise Lost: Inequality in the Australian Alps

Western Sydney University, Luke Robbins
November 23, 2022
A group of people posing for the camera

Off the rack dignity for the homeless

Western Sydney University, Makayla Muscat
November 21, 2022
A person wearing a hat

The ‘Womengineer’ leading STEM at WSyd

Western Sydney University, Madilyn McKinley
October 5, 2022
George Gittoes and Hellen Rose navigating warzones to tell stories of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Australian artists on the frontline in Ukraine

Western Sydney University, Makayla Muscat
July 7, 2022
Kashmir Miller, Greens candidate for Page

Page: 22yo Green on climate and youth

Western Sydney University, Sumaiya Chowdhure
May 21, 2022
Damien Atkins, The Greens candidate running for seat of Greenway in Sydney's west.

Putting the Green in Greenway

Western Sydney University, Joel Ehsman
May 17, 2022
Crystal Ram, President of WSU Nursing and Midwifery Society, wants government action in reviving the nursing industry

Election: Nursing students call for more support

Western Sydney University, Madilyn McKinley
May 15, 2022
Anne Stanley MP for Werriwa

Stanley on COVID failures and beyond in Werriwa: “There are a lot of things we need to fix.”

Western Sydney University, Lorena Biasotti
May 10, 2022
Young people march with Rainbow Families in Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade 2021

Mardi Gras still relevant to young people

Western Sydney University, Tahli Blackman
April 11, 2022
Majlis Indonesian Sisters Sydney (MISS) aims to reduce poverty and promote education in Indonesia

Faith and community amid Covid

Western Sydney University, Shayma Abdellatif
November 22, 2021
Abu Bakr Zahid arrived in Australia on a rescue flight out of Afghanistan on Sept 1

Australia’s vow to support Afghan refugees

Western Sydney University, Makayla Muscat
November 16, 2021
Young female soccer players from the Strathfield Strikers FC

The uphill battles of Australian women’s soccer

Western Sydney University, Corin Shearston
November 10, 2021
Danielle Mahe with her husband and children on the day she graduated with a degree in Midwifery

Opinion: When I found out my HSC result, I felt like throwing up

Western Sydney University, Danielle Mahe
November 10, 2021
The Ninth Order shooting on location in the Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains locals star in feature film

Western Sydney University, Emma Jinks
September 20, 2021
school children waving indonesian flags

NSW town becomes ‘Kampung Indonesia’

Western Sydney University, Shayma Abdellatif
September 8, 2021
street sign saying 'racism not welcome'

Covid & Racism: On the rise

Western Sydney University, Clarisa Perry & Luke Busby
August 30, 2021
headshot of a woman

Afghanistan: The nightmare returns to my homeland

Western Sydney University, Arezo Younes
August 21, 2021
Big League magazine ceases publishing due to Covid-19

Editor fears for future of Big League and Australian magazines

Western Sydney University, Jye Campbell
November 27, 2020
Pandemic forces Flight Centre store closures and two-thirds of staff were either stood down or made redundant.

Travel industry staff face uncertain future since pandemic

Western Sydney University, Jade Boncukcular
November 20, 2020
Keenan Mundine, Indigenous advocate and founder of Deadly Connections Community & Justice Services

Black Lives Matter highlights age of criminal responsibility

Western Sydney University, Abishek Naidu
November 18, 2020
Ella Arendelle created and performs in "Wellness: A social justice play"

From body dysmorphia to activism

Western Sydney University, Chantal Roberts
November 11, 2020
Micro businesses online during the pandemic. High tea delivered to your door via La Creme Sweets (@lacremsweets_au) on Instagram

Sourcing sweet income during pandemic unemployment

Western Sydney University, Clarisa Perry
October 12, 2020
NUS rally for students is part of #SaveOurStudents campaign

Union fights for future of students during Covid-19

Western Sydney University, Sarah Cupitt
June 2, 2020
Breathing wall at Campbelltown Station

‘Breathing Wall’ cools Campbelltown

Western Sydney University, Maja Kantarovska
May 24, 2020
Social media connection

Psychologist prescribes social media antidote

Western Sydney University, Shayma Abdellatif
May 23, 2020
Labor candidate Diane Beamer campaigns in Penrith

Beamer promises $10m shelter in Penrith

Western Sydney University, Jade Boncukcular
May 17, 2019
Mark Tyndall, Independent candidate for Lindsay

No party politics, says Independent Tyndall

Western Sydney University, Leana Hamad
May 17, 2019
Dr. Nick Best, The Greens candidate for Lindsay

Dr Best for climate change in Lindsay

Western Sydney University, Shayma Abdellatif
May 17, 2019
Election campaign in Springwood NSW

Australia needs an educated vote

Western Sydney University, Julia Bell
May 16, 2019
Ben and Jerry's push for Youth Vote and Climate Action at Western Sydney University

Ben & Jerry’s campaign for Youth Vote and Climate Action

Western Sydney University, Chanelle Mansour & Rebekah Manibog
May 16, 2019
An example meme from the ‘Australian Green Memes for Actually Progressive Teens’

Comedic Warfare: The Battle for Young Voters

Western Sydney University, Lachlan Andrews
May 16, 2019
Melissa McIntosh, Liberal candidate for Lindsay

Liberal’s McIntosh has Howard support in Lindsay

Western Sydney University, Jasmine Derbas
May 16, 2019
Battle for Lindsay in Western Sydney

Battle for Lindsay in Western Sydney

Western Sydney University, Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer & Eduardo Castro
May 14, 2019
The early artist renders of plans for the Sydney Zoo which will feature a number of underwater exhibits

Greenway candidate supports new Sydney Zoo

Western Sydney University, Lachlan Andrews
May 11, 2019
Diane Beamer, ALP Candidate for Lindsay

Beamer banks on comeback mantra in Lindsay

Western Sydney University, Latasha Trenaman, Vishaal Narsey
May 10, 2019
Ed Husic running for a third term as Labor candidate for Chifley

Ed Husic, Breaking Barriers in Politics and Technology

Western Sydney University, Shayma Abdellatif
May 7, 2019
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