Finnish forest and Australian bushland
I hadn’t fully appreciated the Australian bush until I visited Finland and finally wandered through the forest I had always wished to live beside. Aulanko Nature Reserve in the town…
Why we voted No: Analysing the Voice referendum polls
Support for Yes dropped fifteen per cent from its peak, falling a further ten per cent leading into 14 October. No’s eventual victory with 60% of the national vote was…
What’s going on in the Guild Village?
Anyone who has been on campus lately may have noticed a bit more activity than usual in the Guild Village. The construction works currently being carried out form part of…
Boy Swallows Universe: A dark, hopeful and morally twisted series that’ll send you spinning into orbit
The limited series Boy Swallows Universe hit Netflix on 11 January and makes a stellar addition to Australian cinema. Eli Bell (Felix Cameron) is a teen with a family from…
Timeless Tragedy: A Review of UWA and WASO’s Romeo and Juliet
By Tess Wheeler The conductor was just raising her baton as I arrived for the start of Romeo and Juliet, performed by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) and a…
UDS impresses again with original musical ‘Back Inn Business’
By Maia Steele The University Dramatic Society’s 2024 original musical Back Inn Business ran from 23 – 25 May at the Centre of Performing Arts at All Saints’ College. Written…
A Review of Sampha at Perth Festival
By Lachie Simpson I first found Sampha through his run of features on SBTRKT’s self-titled debut album. His distinct voice drew me in and I spent the next six years…
A Review of Sampa the Great: A Spectacle in the Supreme Court Gardens
By Emma Horak Cosily set within the Supreme Court Gardens, with the stage lights fitting snugly against the Perth skyline, Sampa the Great’s live performance on Friday night brought a…
Trust: A roadblock for driverless cars
By Grenville Ignatius Francis As automated vehicle technology moves into the fast lane in a number of countries overseas, there seems to be a particular speed bump slowing its progress…
Friendships amongst strangers
By Grenville Ignatius Francis Packing up to study in another country can be an adrenaline-charged exciting experience. It can also be a nerve-rackingly terrifying thing to do, especially if the…