Cloudy with a chance of moths: bogong swarms are bamboozling weather radars across NSW Radar systems designed for rain, hail and snow are picking up bogong moths migrating to the Australian Alps The Guardian - AU · Oct 16
Arts degrees to cost $50,000 until at least 2028 as measures to lower Australian university fees put on hold Barney Glover, head of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission, says he will provide advice about degree funding to the government next year The Guardian - AU · Jul 1
A uni professor admitted using AI to write an opinion piece. Here’s what it revealed about trust in the technology Without disclosing that work has been generated using the technology, faith in existing industries will continue to be undermined The Guardian - AU · Jun 5
Sydney academic used AI to write SMH opinion piece urging students to avoid using tech to ‘cut corners’ Sydney Morning Herald removes piece by Cath Ellis, despite Western Sydney University saying her use of AI was ‘appropriate’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 3
Does AI mean more uni students are plagiarising their work? People using other peoples’ ideas, words and creations without acknowledgement is a widespread problem. Plagiarism occurs everywhere from restaurant menus to political speeches and music. The Conversation · Apr 1
Most gen Z fathers in Australia believe it’s solely their job to provide financially, research finds Survey also found 65% of gen Z think ‘things are better if men do paid work and women do care work’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 30
‘You’re that guy on TikTok!’: the vice-chancellor who reimagined how a Sydney university could work Prof George Williams of Western Sydney University thinks the sector is letting students, especially domestic students, down – but engaging with them on their terms can help rebuild trust The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2025
Ex Western Sydney Uni Students Targeted By Email Scam Claiming Their Degrees Had Been Revoked Western Sydney University students and grads were hit with scam emails claiming their degrees were revoked. Here's everything we know. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 7, 2025
Western Sydney University graduates sent ‘fraudulent’ emails claiming degrees were ‘revoked’ University apologised to recipients, saying emails were referred to police and were not legitimate The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2025
Social connections, service access, language: how disability can make things even harder for refugees Settling in a new country as a refugee comes with a variety of opportunities and challenges, from forming social connections, to navigating government services, and many others. The challenges can be greater for refugees with disability, our new research shows. The Conversation · Sep 10, 2025
Arts degrees to cost $50,000 until at least 2027 despite Albanese reform promises, vice-chancellor says Australia needs critical thinkers who develop ‘philosophy about the world’ by studying the arts, university warns The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2025
Solar car teams chase ‘dreams of a more sustainable future’ in gruelling 3,000km race across Australian outback Bridgestone World Solar Challenge starts in Darwin on Sunday, with 34 cars from 17 countries racing across desert to Adelaide The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2025
Cloaking tactics: alleged hacker hides face with jumper A university student accused of conducting a campaign of cyber attacks and exploitation has used a jumper to hide her face after a short court hearing. AAP · Jul 18, 2025
Police Allege Ex-Student Hacked Western Sydney Uni Databases Over Cheaper Parking A former student allegedly exploited the university's systems to access cheaper campus parking, before escalating to hack into its servers, according to police. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 26, 2025
AAP · Jun 25, 2025 Student couldn't hack parking fees before $40k 'ransom' An aggrieved student has allegedly taken out her frustrations on her university, engaging in a years-long campaign of cyber attacks and financial extortion.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2025 From Gaza to Parramatta: students fleeing global conflicts follow pathway to Australian university For three young women whose education has been cut short by war in Gaza – where 90% of educational buildings have been destroyed by Israel – Western Sydney University offers an educational lifeline
Space · May 29, 2025 'One of the most geometrically perfect': What is this mysterious sphere deep in the Milky Way galaxy? A supernova remnant (SNR) discovered by astrophysicist Miroslav Filipović of Western Sydney University displays an astonishingly spherical shape.
The Conversation · Apr 27, 2025 Peter Dutton declares Welcome to Country ceremonies are ‘overdone’ in heated final leaders’ debate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their fourth and final leaders’ debate of the campaign. The skirmish, hosted by 7News in Sydney, was moderated by 7’s Political Editor Mark Riley.
The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025 Second leaders’ debate is a tame affair befitting a ‘deeply uninspiring’ campaign Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their second showdown of the 2025 federal election campaign. The debate, hosted by the ABC, was moderated by David Speers in the national broadcaster’s studios in Western Sydney.
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 10, 2025 Western Sydney University Data Breach Sees Personal Info Stolen From 10,000 Students The uni is in the process of contacting the 10,000 current and former students impacted by the breach.
The Conversation · Jan 23, 2025 10 essential books to read on Australia Day – our expert picks A barbecue, a protest … or a good book? We asked some of our leading historians to choose an essential Australia Day read. Here are the works they consider crucial to understanding our culture and history.
AAP · Jan 22, 2025 ANU student reinstated after declaring Hamas support An ANU student who called for unconditional support for Hamas was reinstated at the university on appeal after being expelled, a parliamentary inquiry was told.
AAP · Jan 21, 2025 'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree Police are still scrambling to determine who is masterminding an escalating spate of anti-Semitic crimes, despite making a series of arrests.
The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025 Women spend more of their money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about ‘women’s issues’ Medicare, Australia’s universal health insurance scheme, guarantees all Australians access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2024 More than 300 Australian university executives make more money than state premiers, report reveals Union says average vice-chancellor gets paid almost double the prime minister, with salaries seemingly ‘plucked from thin air’