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
Murdoch University

Murdoch University, Perth, WA

Murdoch University offers journalism as a major, with minors available in radio, screen production, photography, strategic communication and global media. The course includes modules in drone technology.

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A sign in front of a building

Record numbers of WA real estate scams

Murdoch University, Nadia Glogowski-Watson
July 29, 2024
A weapon in his hand

WA shooters take aim at firearm reform

Murdoch University, Tara Innes
June 4, 2024
A close up of an animal

‘Giraffe-sized’ goose fossil discovery

Murdoch University, Zane Holmes
June 4, 2024
A view of a city

Alcoa refinery noise sparks health concerns

Murdoch University, Tara Innes
May 28, 2024
A man sitting on a park bench

WA homelessness increases with housing crisis

Murdoch University, Nadia Glogowski-Watson
May 28, 2024
A person sitting at a table

Bottle water extraction scale revealed

Murdoch University, Tara Innes
May 21, 2024
A camel walking in the sand on a beach

Feral camel warning as numbers explode

Murdoch University, Zane Holmes
May 21, 2024
A penguin standing in the sand

Kwinana port plan places penguins in peril

Murdoch University, Zane Holmes
May 2, 2024
A man standing on a boat in the water

Cutting the line: The fight to end shark fishing in Indonesia

Murdoch University, Craig Duncan
October 25, 2023
A person taking a selfie in bed

Study probes nightmares and religion link

Murdoch University, Maddie Toth
June 21, 2023
A young boy looking at the camera

Childcare subsidy relief in sight for struggling parents

Murdoch University, Holly Bolton-Taylor
June 14, 2023
A close up of a flower

Breakthrough exposes the hidden lives of insect pollinators

Murdoch University, Nathan-lee Abrahams
June 14, 2023
A group of people watching a band on stage in front of a crowd

New laws promise WA tourism boost

Murdoch University, Zuban Cheema
June 13, 2023
A cat lying on a couch

Rental pain: cat shelter builds surrender grief room

Murdoch University, Craig Duncan
June 13, 2023
Clouds in the sky at sunset

El Niño forecast sparks summer bushfire warning

Murdoch University, Zuban Cheema
June 13, 2023
A close up of a flower

Perth golf club plants thousands of natives: is it enough?

Murdoch University, Melody Jelfs
June 11, 2023
A screenshot of a video game on a green court

Wildcats champ shoots for incarcerated kids at Banksia Hill

Murdoch University, Nathan-lee Abrahams
June 8, 2023
A person holding a cell phone

Violence victims given smart phones after prison

Murdoch University, Zuban Cheema
June 7, 2023
Carnaby’s Black Cockatoos have been listed as endangered since 1999. Photo: Terri Sharp

Rough deal for cockatoos as golf club to take swing at trees

Murdoch University, Craig Duncan
June 7, 2023
A group of people playing football on a field

Matildas kick off against Iran in Perth olympic qualifiers

Murdoch University, Craig Duncan
June 1, 2023
A close up of a sign

Mental health program shuts doors after funding cuts

Murdoch University, Holly Bolton-Taylor
May 31, 2023
A woman standing in front of a window posing for the camera

“Shocking” deep sea divers suicide risk: Royal Commission

Murdoch University, Holly Bolton-Taylor
May 31, 2023
A group of people in uniform

WA firefighters turn up heat in push for pay increase

Murdoch University, Nathan-lee Abrahams
May 31, 2023
A hand holding a plastic bag

How bacteria is a tool to fight sexual assault

Murdoch University, Maddie Toth
May 31, 2023
A close up of an animal

Possum dies amid highway legal challenge

Murdoch University, Craig Duncan
May 24, 2023
A group of people around each other

Mandurah club returns fire as fan ban set to cost thousands

Murdoch University, Holly Bolton-Taylor
May 23, 2023
A person sitting on the side of a building

Cost of living crisis pushing Aussie kids onto the street

Murdoch University, Nathan-lee Abrahams
May 22, 2023
A flock of seagulls flying in the sky

Call to arms: Collect cockatoo poo to save species

Murdoch University, Maddie Toth
May 17, 2023
A person sitting on the side of a road

WA homelessness budget labelled ‘inadequate’

Murdoch University, Nathan-lee Abrahams
May 17, 2023
A close up of a toy

Pharmacies warn of drug shortages

Murdoch University, Holly Bolton-Taylor
May 16, 2023
A cat sitting on top of a wooden table

Cat calls for law overhaul as ferals wipe out natives

Murdoch University, Zuban Cheema
May 16, 2023
A close up of an animal

Possum rescuers defy govt red tape

Murdoch University, Craig Duncan
May 15, 2023
“You do not belong”: Refugees cut off

“You do not belong”: Refugees cut off

Murdoch University, Alex Di Rosso
February 13, 2023
Photo by Thomas Borb on Unsplash

Shark fishing ban extended after attack

Murdoch University, Harmony Romsloe
June 2, 2022
Dogs are needed to renew blood supply at Murdoch University's Animal Hospital Blood Bank. Photo by Hannah Lim on Unsplash

Call for life-saving dog blood donors

Murdoch University, Abbey Bishop
June 2, 2022
Samudera staff and suppliers left out of pocket after closure. Photo: Tex Reeks.

Bakehouse staff left thousands out of pocket

Murdoch University, Texas Reeks
June 2, 2022
Perth’s annual winter sprinkler switch-off has returned Photo credit: UNSPLASH

Winter sprinkler switch off begins

Murdoch University, Ezra McDermott
June 2, 2022
North Fremantle Football Club’s empty iconic grandstand at Gilbert Fraser reserve. Picture credit: Harry Grigson

Perth’s oldest football club in financial turmoil

Murdoch University, Harry Grigson
June 2, 2022
Cockburn Cement's Munster plant will continuing burning coal until 2024. Picture credit: Calistemon, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Coal on cement plant backburner

Murdoch University, Harry Grigson
May 31, 2022
The Special Olympics advocates for inclusion, health improvement, education, economic and social outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities. Photo credit: Special Olympics Australia.

Perth ‘preferred city’ for 2027 special olympics

Murdoch University, Maryam El-Malak
May 30, 2022
Climate change policy must address the economic issues Australia is to face. Picture credit: Markus Spiske via Unsplash

Climate inaction a costly legacy

Murdoch University, Zahra Al Hilaly
May 30, 2022
Midalia Steel and BlueScope remain as the only suppliers in WA to get their steel from Australian resources. Midalia Steel own the AusTube Mills located on the east coast. Picture credit: Unsplash

Building crisis continues despite budget injection

Murdoch University, Harmony Romsloe
May 30, 2022
Zenta Mascarenhas is the first woman to hold the seat of Swan in its 101-year history. Picture credit: Labor

Seat of Swan elects first female in 101-year history

Murdoch University, Abbey Bishop
May 26, 2022
Electric car incentives are one way to help reduce carbon emissions. Picture credit: Red dot, Unsplash

Ocean heat breaks records

Murdoch University, Harmony Romsloe
May 26, 2022
Cases drop amid Perth syphilis outbreak. Photo: Tex Reeks

Syphilis numbers drop amid outbreak

Murdoch University, Texas Reeks
May 23, 2022
$7m to be used to bring Yagan Square back to life. Photo Credit: Ezra McDermott

Millions injected into lifeless Yagan Square

Murdoch University, Ezra McDermott
May 22, 2022
Hawksbill turtles are thought to be poor navigators. Picture credit: Thierry Caro

Endangered hawksbill turtles poor at navigating

Murdoch University, Abbey Bishop
May 22, 2022
Perth blanketed in smoke as weather expert warns of worsening climate conditions. Photo: Tex Reeks.

Narrowing fire window blankets city in smoke

Murdoch University, Texas Reeks
May 22, 2022
West Australian’s say young people still won’t be able to afford a house under PM’s new superannuation scheme. Picture credit: Michael Miller via Flickr

PM’s super scheme slammed

Murdoch University, Zahra Al Hilaly
May 19, 2022
Mental therapy provider the Henry Street Centre have been forced to close a four-month-long waitlist for new children patients. Picture credit: Lily Bourgeois

Psychiatric crisis sparks suicide fears

Murdoch University, Lily Bourgeois
May 19, 2022
Fremantle Prison

Multi-million dollar prison makeover unveiled

Murdoch University, Harmony Romsloe
May 18, 2022
Students will be teleported into a world of knowledge with new VR headsets. Photo by Giu Vicente on Unsplash

3D a virtual reality for WA schools

Murdoch University, Maryam El-Malak
May 18, 2022
Budget releases record mental health spend. Picture credit: Photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash

Record investment in WA’s mental health services

Murdoch University, Marley Howell
May 17, 2022
WA fishing laws are beinig overhauled. Picture credit: Yethu Mtshali on Unsplash

Fishing laws overhaul to save species

Murdoch University, Harry Grigson
May 17, 2022
The Brutalist-style building was designed by legendary architect Iwan Iwanoff. Image Credit: Stoney Webb

Heritage nod for Bon Scott’s house of rock

Murdoch University, Stoney Webb
May 17, 2022
New report reveals young women put off by Parliamentary male-bias. Photo by Aditya Joshi on Unsplash

Parliament male bias deterrent to young women

Murdoch University, Zahra Al Hilaly
May 17, 2022
freshwater turtles are most affected by droughts, floods, pollutants and new diseases. Picture credit: Wexor Tmg

Dozens of new reptile species at risk of extinction

Murdoch University, Maryam El-Malak
May 5, 2022
Murdoch researches plan to tag black cockatoos as apart of a movement ecology study. Picture by: Murdoch University

Hunt to save endangered cockatoos

Murdoch University, Harry Grigson
May 4, 2022
Miller's Crossing

Perth park to be destroyed for housing

Murdoch University, Abbey Bishop
May 4, 2022

Street roller hockey rolls out across the nation

Murdoch University, Declan Olson
June 2, 2021
Quidditch players remain on the ball despite pandemic

Quidditch players remain on the ball despite pandemic

Murdoch University, Meleva Thorn
May 27, 2021
Dr Matthew Griffith with his artificial retina. Picture credit: Sydney University

Engineers restoring sight to the blind

Murdoch University, Nadia Scurria
May 27, 2021
Hemp grown for industrial use around the world is a strain of the cannabis plant with significantly lower THC. Picture credit: Pixabay

“Why isn’t everyone using it?” Bushfire victims rebuild home with hemp

Murdoch University, Alex Di Rosso
May 27, 2021
Smartphone app hoped to save P-plater lives

Smartphone app hoped to save P-plater lives

Murdoch University, Ella Akalin
May 20, 2021
Donor giving life by giving blood at local WA Red Cross blood donation centre. Photo credit: Chloe Meakins

Blood shipped across nation as Red Cross issues plea for donors

Murdoch University, Chloe Meakins
May 20, 2021
Researchers say drivers are aggressive to cyclists despite giving them more room. Picture credit: Martin Magnemyr on Unsplash

Cyclist safety laws increasing aggression in drivers: research

Murdoch University, Jesse Begley
May 20, 2021
Eating fruit and vegetables can help alleviate stress. Picture credit: Unsplash

An apple a day keeps the stress away

Murdoch University, Samantha De Oliveira
May 20, 2021
Building company Pindan was constructing the $43M Walyalup Civic Centre and Library for the City of Fremantle. Picture credit: Simon Stokes

Local companies in peril as Pindan collapse ricochets

Murdoch University, Alex Di Rosso
May 20, 2021
Social media warning: porn name fun could cost

Social media warning: porn name fun could cost

Murdoch University, Declan Olson
May 19, 2021
North Coogee marina will be part of the proposed Port Coogee division. Picture credit: Gnangarra, Wikipedia.

Suburb divide tipped to aid house prices

Murdoch University, Ryan Galloway
May 19, 2021
St George’s Cathedral during Christmas 2020 – a time that many people of faith spent in lockdown across the globe. Picture: Meleva Thorn

Pandemic sparks surge in church goers

Murdoch University, Meleva Thorn
May 15, 2021
Dr Paola Magni has been nominated for West Australian of the Year in the professional category. Picture: Supplied

Crimes and bugs land Murdoch researcher acclaim

Murdoch University, Andrew Amos
May 14, 2021
Honey eaters in Australia rely on nectar from eucalyptus trees to survive. Image credit: Murdoch University

Birds spread their wings in shrinking forests

Murdoch University, Britney Davies
May 14, 2021
Researchers found traces of firefighting chemicals sea lions in South Australia and fur seals in Victoria. Credit: Lachlan Ross (Pexels.com

Cancer-causing chemicals discovered in seal pups

Murdoch University, Ella Akalin
May 13, 2021
Rowan Crothers wants to break the 49 second barrier at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, regardless of whether that gets him gold or not. Picture: Supplied

Australian swim star aims to blitz Tokyo 2020

Murdoch University, Andrew Amos
May 6, 2021
Locals fight back against “chronic” housing shortage

Locals fight back against “chronic” housing shortage

Murdoch University, Britney Davies
May 6, 2021
Cyptocurrency Dogecoin hits new high in record breaking rise. Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash

Cryptocurrency Dogecoin’s record breaking rise

Murdoch University, Ryan Galloway
May 6, 2021
Sydney Swans defend all female training team

Sydney Swans defend all female training team

Murdoch University, Chloe Meakins
May 6, 2021
Calls for end to imprisonment of children

Calls for end to imprisonment of children

Murdoch University, Declan Olson
May 6, 2021
Crown of thorns star fish with acropora coral. Picture credit: Dione Deaker

Coral fights back against killer starfish

Murdoch University, Nadia Scurria
May 6, 2021

Northam rises to occasion for world hot-air ballooning championships

Murdoch University, Alex Di Rosso
May 6, 2021
Photo by Ryan Beltz on Unsplash.

New “greener” mining discovery sucks metals up

Murdoch University, Taylor Renouf
May 6, 2021
Suicide rates are 80% higher in construction workers than the general working age population. Stock Image: Mitch Hodge

Riding to fight suicide among construction workers

Murdoch University, Taylor Renouf
April 22, 2021
An estimated 15-50 per cent of Australian children are wearing the wrong-sized shoes. Picture Credit: Nicholas Githiri. Pexels.com.au

Alarm sounded on kid shoes: study

Murdoch University, Ella Akalin
April 22, 2021
Griffith University researchers examine humpback whale habitat Photo by Todd Cravens on Unsplash

Crucial humpback whale mating grounds discovered off Australian coast

Murdoch University, Lisa Astle
April 22, 2021
Women’s and men’s teams will play at the the ladies’ match at 6.30pm. Picture credit: Jeffrey F Lin

Basketball rivalries shoot their shot for Coast Cup

Murdoch University, Chloe Meakins
April 22, 2021
Prince Phillip was treated to the best of the West in 2011. Picture credit: PolizeiBerlin

The butcher who cooked sausages fit for a Prince

Murdoch University, Meleva Thorn
April 22, 2021
Only 10,000 people can attend the Kings Park ANZAC Day Dawn Service in 2021. Picture: BGWA

COVID restrictions shrink WA ANZAC Day 2021 commemorations

Murdoch University, Andrew Amos
April 22, 2021
New Norcia creeps up, almost appearing out of nowhere in the Perth Hills. Picture credit: Kasper Johansen

The hidden world of WA’s outback monastery

Murdoch University, Kasper Johansen
December 8, 2020
Despite damning report dementia patients still being drugged. Image by Pexels from Pixabay

Experts sound alarm on overprescription of antipsychotic drugs

Murdoch University, Taylor Renouf
November 23, 2020
The Mediterranean diet could help relieve the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Photo credit: Ezra McDermott

Mediterranean diet could reduce symptoms of Polycyclic Ovary Syndrome

Murdoch University, Ezra McDermott
November 17, 2020
Rat poison is more effective in WA rodents. Picture credit:Photo by Zdeněk Macháček on Unsplash

WA mice more susceptible to rodent killer

Murdoch University, Samantha De Oliveira
November 17, 2020
The Juukan Gorge rockshelters were destroyed by Rio Tinto. Credit: PKKP AND PKKP ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

Juukan Gorge inquiry a watershed moment for Aboriginal hertiage

Murdoch University, Alex Di Rosso
November 13, 2020
Native lizards have been discovered with rat poison in their livers. Picture credit: JJ Harrison (https://www.jjharrison.com.au/)

Scientists sound alarm as rat poison found in native snakes and lizards

Murdoch University, Kasper Johansen
October 28, 2020
The cigarette aesthetic is still appealing to the post-millennial generation despite endless amounts of education telling them that smoking kills. Picture: Unsplash, Caroline Hernandez

Genetics the key to butting out smoking

Murdoch University, Hayden King
June 3, 2020
Experiments determined that the Marra people used beeswax to create their stencils. Source: Flinders Universit

Rare miniature Aboriginal art discovery is ‘biggest’

Murdoch University, Indigo Lemay-Conway
June 3, 2020
Novel Augmented Reality Technology To Help Teens Struggling with Anxiety. Photo Credit: David Grandmougin on Unsplash

Virtual reality revolution for mental health treatment

Murdoch University, Jaspreet Sidhu
June 3, 2020
Trials have begun with Alcolizer's newest technology, with multiple examples being produced. Photo credit: Alcolizer

Handheld coronavirus testing kit set for production

Murdoch University, Kareem Ghannoum
June 2, 2020
Photo by Richard Iwaki on Unsplash

Catering giants turn skills to cooking for needy

Murdoch University, Tyra Peters
June 2, 2020
Photo by Brian Wangenheim on Unsplash

Scientists fire lasers and poison in war on feral cats

Murdoch University, Kasper Johansen 
June 2, 2020
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