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Under the Light is more experimental, with the trio showing their maturity in reflective lyrics and dreamy melodies. The recording of the album took place in their hometown, Fremantle, and the ease of their production is evident. “We just wanted to have a different writing and recording process than we’ve …

The exhibit begins with bright pink surroundings and a sign that reads “Goddess”, preparing you for what is to come. Heading down the stairs, you are engulfed in walls of silver and sparkles - the perfect representation of glamour and “femininity”. Turning the corner, the iconic Marilyn Monroe song “Diamonds …

The exhibit begins with bright pink surroundings and a sign that reads “Goddess”, preparing you for what is to come. Heading down the stairs, you are engulfed in walls of silver and sparkles - the perfect representation of glamour and “femininity”. Turning the corner, the iconic Marilyn Monroe song “Diamonds …

As winter creeps in and the nights grow longer, our city continues to come to life The Melbourne's writers festival is one of many treats you can enjoy this month across the city Here are some must-sees you don’t want to miss this May. Calling all writers! The city’s biggest …

As winter creeps in and the nights grow longer, our city continues to come to life The Melbourne's writers festival is one of many treats you can enjoy this month across the city Melbourne is a cultural trifecta jam-packed with music, food and the arts. Here are some must-sees you …

Dry humour and awkward tension make for a hilarious night with Deadpan For comedy lovers, Nathan Hugh Robért and James G Warren’s Deadpan duo is a great show to see at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival. As veteran comedians, the comedians are testing out their material for the first …

Interest rate hikes have been temporarily put on hold, bringing relief for many Australians The Reserve Bank (RBA) has put interest rates on hold temporarily following yesterday’s board meeting on April 4. Interest rates will remain at 3.5 per cent and the cash rate target will stay at 3.6 per …

Buckle in for the funniest time of the year this Autumn with The Melbourne International Comedy Festival The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is roaring back for its 37th year from 29 March until 23 April with its most vivacious lineup yet. This year’s festival features hundreds of shows throughout the …

The Hellenic Museum’s current exhibits explore Greece’s rich history and the impact of colonisation in New Zealand. While semester begins for RMIT students here in Melbourne, the Hellenic Museum’s 8,000 years’ worth of art invites us to dream of myths, mortals, and Greece. Located on William St near Flagstaff Gardens, …

On quiet weekend afternoons, Bronwyn Kamasz likes to take her shoes off and walk through the corridors of the Nicholas Building. She likes the feel of the cool, undulating surface on the bottom of her feet. Sometimes she dances. “I can totally just be myself there,” she said. “It’s like …

At least that’s what foodie and Melbourne author Sam van Zweden told me as I sat down to chat with her over Zoom. “We’ll definitely appreciate it more when we're back to being able to go overseas again. It just feels like such a remote possibility to me,” she said. …

Thousands of protestors gathered on the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne on Tuesday to protest the celebration of January 26 as Australia’s national day. Speakers at the event included Victorian State Senator Lidia Thorpe, who called for a national peace treaty with Aboriginal people to address inequality and related …

Following Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ recent announcement of a gruelling six week stage four lockdown period for Melbourne, many Victorians are struggling to cope with the demands of the newly proposed restrictions. And, according to new data released last month by leading Australian mental health institutions, a stark rise in …

161 games, spanning over seven months, and we are finally here! The big day is almost upon us, the AFL grand final on Saturday at 7:30 pm at the Gabba in Brisbane. Four years, three grand finals - Richmond are establishing what seems to be the next dynasty in the …

As Australians began their lengthy hibernation under lockdown, a crisis briefly forgotten was beginning to show signs of alleviation. The swift shutdown of the world economy had caused global greenhouse gas emissions to fall by 17 percent resulting in impressive air pollutant drops in areas such as Wuhan and the …

That’s right folks, we’ve reached the final week of this Bachie season, and I’m not sure whether I should sigh a breath of relief or be sad that this little bit of escapism is off our screens for the time being. We’re nearing the end, where Holly, Jay, and Brooke …

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Our 2020 (online) print edition is here! The theme of this issue is HOPE, and covers everything from finding treasure in an op-shop to hope for real climate action.

Julian Assange’s defence lawyers’ attempts to free Assange from extradition on the grounds of health risks may prove to be untenable, according to a legal expert. The Australian-born WikiLeaks leader has been charged under the US’s 1917 Espionage Act for “unlawfully obtaining and disclosing classified documents related to the national …

A Kurdish refugee held in the Mantra Hotel in Preston has slammed the proposed federal bill to prohibit mobile phones in detention centres.

RMIT University Student Union (RUSU) has renewed calls for a 20 per cent fee reduction, fairer fee structures and additional fee options for struggling students following an open letter from Vice-Chancellor Martin Bean last week. In a video posted this week on social media, ‘Fees & Funding. Our education is …

RMIT has announced it will be waiving the $55 hard copy testamur fee for students graduating in absentia this year, according to a statement provided to The Swanston Gazette this week. Due to COVID19 restrictions in Victoria, graduating in absentia is the only option for RMIT final-years in 2020 to …

“It’s really frustrating to see these people ignoring the rules and getting away with it, jeopardizing our progress,” she said when describing the big number of non-related families who were catching up to play sports and socialise. Police started patrolling Anastasia’s local parks due to how congested the outdoor spaces …

So now I can’t go to the gym, I can’t use the excuse that I don’t have time to drive to the gym. Your gym workout may not look the same, but you certainly can still find ways to practice form or even try some body weight exercises. There are …

If you are unaware of the global phenomenon that is the mobile app TikTok, then you clearly don’t have access to the internet. TikTok has taken the world by storm! It is a phone app which has over 800 million users and encourages users to produce either 15 or 60 …

Coronavirus has taken the world by storm. It was the pandemic we never expected and one we could never have imagined.

The bustling markets at night. This is a photo of a "slow" night, according to locals. The population of New Delhi is over 30 million. By comparison, the entire population of Australia is only 25 million. The difference in population size and density emphasises the threat COVID-19 poses to India. …