University student journalism from Australia, NZ and the Pacific.

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Curtin University, Perth, WA

Curtin University provides journalism units and degrees at undergraduate and post graduate level at its campuses in Perth, Malaysia, Singapore and Dubai. Student work is showcased on the Western Independent.

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A large ship in the background

“Unpleasant business”

Curtin University, Shaina Danischewsky
November 15, 2024
A person wearing a costume

Exit stage West

Curtin University, Kimberley Putland
October 2, 2024
A person posing for the camera

From Peru with flavours

Curtin University, Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz
October 2, 2024
A person smiling for the camera

Soldier, grandmother, elder

Curtin University, Madigan Landry
October 2, 2024
A group of people in a store

Got my size?

Curtin University, Beth Mackiewicz
May 28, 2024
A group of people standing on top of a sandy beach

Frontier island futures

Curtin University, Jacki Elezovich
May 22, 2024
A person sitting in front of a window

Alone together

Curtin University, Aimee Glossop
May 22, 2024
A hand holding a blue car

More than just games

Curtin University, Ezra Kaye
May 22, 2024
A young child smiling at the camera

Damned if you know, or don’t

Curtin University, Ava Rawlings
May 22, 2024
A large room

Empty city, empty wallets

Curtin University, Reilly Leeson
May 20, 2024
To be or not to be?

To be or not to be?

Curtin University, Chloe Maher
May 20, 2024
A statue of a man

JS Roe: More to learn

Curtin University, Sophia Corica
November 19, 2023
Gija Country, near Halls Creek, East Kimberley. Electorate: Durack.

Painful history of WA pioneering family

Curtin University, Ava Rawlings
November 15, 2023
A sign on a wooden bench in a park

Where does Cockburn come from?

Curtin University, Sarmara D'Monte
November 14, 2023
A house that has a sign on the side of a road

Poison: the discreet massacres

Curtin University, Ella Loneragan
November 13, 2023
A man wearing a suit and tie

Exploring Perth’s Stirling Legacy

Curtin University, Tegan Shirdon
November 13, 2023
A person sitting on a bed

The day’s disruption

Curtin University, Cindy Cartojano
October 24, 2023
A man standing in front of a crowd

Power of the pen: Endangered

Curtin University, Artemisia Blythe
October 24, 2023
A sign on the side of a building

Perth Zoo: Aging with grace

Curtin University, Premila Ratnam
October 17, 2023
A person standing posing for the camera

Big bad bomb

Curtin University, Artemisia Blythe
September 28, 2023
A person throwing a frisbee

Exam stress: Yoga can help

Curtin University, Ava Rawlings
September 15, 2023
Text

Conversion therapy: resisting change

Curtin University, Shannon Brown
September 14, 2023
A blurry image of a person

Choosing to be lucky

Curtin University, Cindy Cartojano
September 14, 2023
A man smiling for the camera

More than a store

Curtin University, Premila Ratnam
September 14, 2023
A picture of the Margaret River Open Studios event guides stacked on top of one another.

Margs Open Art turns 10

Curtin University, Sarmara D'Monte
September 13, 2023
The new site for Ellenbrook Leisure Centre.

Where’s the pool?

Curtin University, Sophia Corica
September 12, 2023
A street sign with trees in the background

The butcher of the Western suburbs

Curtin University, Jess Rowe
July 6, 2023
A sunset over a body of water

Irwin River or Yarranoo Muraja?

Curtin University, Ash Ramos
July 5, 2023
A sign in a field

Is this too rude?

Curtin University, Georgy Sides
July 5, 2023
A view of a city with a mountain in the background

A grazier or a grandmother?

Curtin University, Andrew Du
July 5, 2023
A person wearing a suit and tie standing next to a body of water

How to make a TV news pack

Curtin University, Andrew Du
June 16, 2023
A man holding up his hand

Virtual patients training doctors

Curtin University, Andrew Du
June 12, 2023
A sunset over a body of water

Renaming ‘Nyi Nyi Bidi’

Curtin University, Tylah Tully
June 2, 2023
A close up of a mountain

Western Australia’s Louvre

Curtin University, Tylah Tully
June 2, 2023
Dough getting ready for baking

No hands kneaded?

Curtin University, Gera Kazakov
April 29, 2023
A man and a woman standing in a dark room

Ballroom culture: Houses, 007s, kiki? Come inside.

Curtin University, Stephanie Jacob
April 22, 2023
A close up of a tree

February Podcast Out Now

Curtin University
January 31, 2023
A large lawn in front of a building

Singapore’s life after 377A

Curtin University, Seamus Harrison
December 20, 2022
A close up of a bridge

Naming Elizabeth Quay

Curtin University, Callum Van Waardenburg
December 1, 2022
A person holding a piece of paper

The dark side of contract cheating

Curtin University, Elliahn Blenkinsop
October 10, 2022
Jack Della Maddalena poses during a short break in training at Scrappy MMA.

Two-in-one fighter

Curtin University, Greg McFerran
September 20, 2022
A man wearing glasses and smiling at the camera

From Hollywood to Perth’s quiet streets

Curtin University, Xander Sapsworth-Collis
September 14, 2022
Andrii-Natalia-Tretiakov

Perth uniting for Ukraine

Curtin University, Anneke de Boer
June 21, 2022
Period products are just as much a part of sporting uniforms as cleats. Photo: Jarrah Smith-Taylor (CC BY NC ND).

Periods in the press

Curtin University, Jarrah Smith-Taylor
June 16, 2022
Dentist in clinic

Smile, it’s free

Curtin University, Jarrah Smith-Taylor
May 26, 2022
How YOU should vote

How YOU should vote

Curtin University, Nigel Smith
May 20, 2022
Model on runway

Aesthetically protesting

Curtin University, Rebeka Petroska
May 10, 2022
Young people headshots.

50 young voices

Curtin University, Isabella Corbett, Elliahn Blenkinsop, Ruby Devlin & Alex Foot
April 26, 2022
A selection of UAP adverts

More men watch ‘Freedom Fighting’ Facebook Ads

Curtin University, Oliver Lane
March 3, 2022
The Attorney General's Department releases a yearly report on the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme

Influencing Australia: Which countries are trying?

Curtin University, Gera Kazakov
March 1, 2022
graduates in their robes gathered for a photo

Advice: Working with Handlers

Curtin University, Russell Bishop and three graduates
February 17, 2022
Man playing walking football

These boots were made for walkin’

Curtin University, Athina Hillman
December 25, 2021
Farmer in orchard

Producing perfection

Curtin University, Rachel Simmonds
December 13, 2021
two people back to back texting

Dec Podcast Out Now: Romance reimagined

Curtin University
November 29, 2021
A healthy dog's face

Are the dog days over?

Curtin University, Kate Geldart
November 25, 2021
view over Ashfield Flats

Stories and serenity: A community achievement

Curtin University, Vasundhara Suresh
November 23, 2021
Animals in labs can become infected with diseases they would never normally contract. Photo: PETA Australia.

Smoke and compact mirrors

Curtin University, Tilli Andrew
November 23, 2021
Reimaging the (gay) club

Reimaging the (gay) club

Curtin University, Isabel Mountain
November 22, 2021
smartphone with twtter logo showing.

Death by a thousand tweets

Curtin University, Jack Stirling
November 22, 2021
a fireworks display

Metals in the air

Curtin University, Liam Murphy
November 2, 2021
Evan Byrnes and Travis Fazeldean with a tagged Freshwater Sawfish, prior to its release. Supplied: Karissa Lear (CC:BY)

Fitzroy sawfish under threat

Curtin University, Jarrah Smith-Taylor
November 1, 2021
Stormwater drain covered in leaves.

Flooding questions

Curtin University, Liam Murphy
November 1, 2021
Christie Hammond on the set of 'Not So Great Expectations'.

Pollywood’s rising stars

Curtin University, Jenny Schon
October 26, 2021
A smiling young woman in a blue shirt

Female academic experts missing out

Curtin University, Jessie Reed, Lainey Smith, Liam Murphy, Daniel Spence, Nathan Johnston and King Syen Lim
August 25, 2021
Photo of Optus Stadium, Perth, during a game between the West Coast Eagles and the Gold Coast Suns in 2021.

On the road to the holy grail

Curtin University, Matthew Paddick
June 17, 2021
A father and his daughter on the beach.

The daughter dad

Curtin University, Rachel Simmonds
June 17, 2021
An Unidentified Flying Object

Aliens in our atmosphere?

Curtin University, Cain Andrews
June 17, 2021
Campaign shoot for Jenkin’s first collection with Slow Dance Studio. Photo: Annabelle Jenkins.

Love to love you disco

Curtin University, Grace Burmas
June 9, 2021
Young woman showing top of stoma bag.

It takes guts

Curtin University, Madeleine Quy
June 8, 2021
DonateLife NSW take to university orientation weeks across the state to chat with students and young adults about organ and tissue donation. Picture: supplied.

Sex, death and organ donation

Curtin University, Isabella Corbett
May 1, 2021
Supermarket shelves full of tuna.

Tuna slaves: Trapped at sea

Curtin University, Madeleine Quy
April 30, 2021
A teacher and students in a classroom.

Class is now in session

Curtin University, Charlie Mills
April 30, 2021
Green trees and a country road.

Heroes healing from the heat

Curtin University, Charlotte Spraggs
April 30, 2021
Double page spread of tribute to victims.

How to report on mass murders

Curtin University, Glynn Greensmith
April 29, 2021
Student journalists are integral to the media.

Pupil today, pro tomorrow: the future of journalism

Curtin University, Ben Loughran
November 13, 2020
Holding on to heritage

Holding on to heritage

Curtin University, Amelia Channer-Holmes
November 13, 2020
Interpreter talking with Deaf worker

It took a pandemic to be heard

Curtin University, Tom Shanahan
November 13, 2020
Wake up and smell the smoke

Wake up and smell the smoke

Curtin University, Isabel Vieira
November 13, 2020
Pat Ryan telling a dad joke to ReNew recruits. Photo: Elena Morabito.

Dismantling youth disadvantage

Curtin University, Elena Morabito
November 13, 2020
Cumming says immersive cultural experiences can help get students out of their comfort zones. Photo: Amelia Searson.

Fronting up to frontier history

Curtin University, Amelia Searson
November 12, 2020
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