The Final 9: Film Review Fridays Special Feature
It's time for the Final 9 – these are the films that, in 2025, have defined us.
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The Smithys: Film Review Fridays Awards Show Special Feature
Together, we've come up with five awards categories that will change the way you look at cinema in 2025
The Right Stuff Review – Film Review Fridays
The Right Stuff is guaranteed to make you smile; yearn; hope – it might even make you cry – and for a brief moment, you may want to be the greatest pilot anyone has ever seen.
Day four of NatCon: NUS’ inferno
By this point, everyone at Federation Uni was convinced of one thing: NatCon 2025 was cursed. According to the schedule, we should’ve gotten through student unionism, trade unionism, education, women’s, queer, First Nations, disability, and the welfare chapter by this point. However, since this was reportedly the most
Day three of NatCon: merging 2048 blocs
Quorum was finally met at NatCon today when, at long last, a deal was reached between SAlt, Unity and NLS. Aidan O’Rourke walked out onto the conference floor holding a piece of paper, to Unity and NLS members chanting “ULS” together. The deal signed was to make concessions to
From Gadigal to Gaza: The March across the Sea Cliff Bridge
After more than a decade of silence on the Sea Cliff Bridge, protesters successfully and peacefully returned to close the bridge on the 7th of December 2025. Hundreds crowded the streets to rally against Israel’s ongoing illegal occupation of Gaza and the West Bank, and to demand more action
Day two of NatCon: quorum? I barely know ‘er!
Another day of NatCon has passed with nothing discussed on the agenda as quorum has still not been reached. Delegates who remained on the conference floor could not proceed with discussing policy as members of Socialist Alternative (SAlt) and Victorian Unity have pulled quorum for different reasons. SAlt made their
Day one of NatCon: what the hell is a quorum?
The National Union of Students (NUS) has failed to start the National Conference’s (NatCon) agenda, with each faction blaming another for being unable to meet quorum. The morning began with a Welcome to Country, recognising Ballarat as the traditional Country of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung people. Then,
A Guide to Natcon and the NUS
The National Union of Students’ (NUS) annual National Conference (NatCon) is set to take place next week at Federation University in Ballarat. From Monday to Thursday, you will see extensive coverage from many student media outlets across Australia. To help you follow along, here is the Student Media Association’s
Her Re-Review – Film Review Fridays
A look back at Spike Jonze's 'Her' in light of the increasing proliferation of AI.
Students for Palestine – Then and Now
By Megan Guy
Great Job!: Meet Sydney’s Primo Emo Band
In September, Great Job! released their debut album, 'Love and Feel Love'. Now, these emo heroes talk to Emma Cranby about their journey so far and what's next.
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Kevin Smith Double Feature – Film Review Fridays
Chasing Amy or Zack and Miri - which Kevin Smith film is better?
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I’M LIVING IN THE ‘70S... OR AM I?
Opinion: The View from a Man Out of Time I’ve often been described as a man out of time. Built for Australia in 1975, yet here I am writing this in 2025, a man born in 2002, raised in the digital age. I was born at the end of
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From Meddling Maids to My Brilliant Career: Merrigong Theatre Co’s Season 2026
Merrigong Theatre Company has announced their 2026 season, revealing the 10 mainstage productions coming to Wollongong over the course of next year, as well as 4 MerrigongX presentations and a bustling Kids & Families program. The Tert was lucky enough to be invited to the season launch and hear about
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Student Media Report from the ICC Weapons Blockade
By members of the Student Media Association: Aleksandar Sekulovski, Imogen Sabey, Max Richter-Weinstein, Tyberius Seeto and Jared Kimpton TW: police brutality What you’re about to read is five articles explaining what happened at the November 4th Indo-Pacific International Maritime Exposition Blockade protest from the perspective of five student journalists
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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery - Film Review Fridays
If I was forced to choose just one aspect of the film that truly sets it apart from other spoofs and in which its strength really shows, it’s got to be the characters. The assorted oddballs who populate Austin Powers are best understood as caricatures and concepts made tangible.
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Halloween Triple Feature - Film Review Friday
Alien (1979) dir. Ridley Scott - Review by Daniel Fagan “You still don't understand what you're dealing with, do you? The perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility.” Alfred Hitchcock famously (or perhaps infamously) denoted the difference between surprise and suspense with
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ was one of the first films I ever watched, though I can't conclusively confirm it. It might have been after watching something more child-friendly like ‘The Lion King' and ‘Finding Nemo', but I don't believe either (or
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Students Say: Save SARC!
UOW’s student body have made their position clear on the proposed abolition of Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC), in a rally attended by students, staff, community members, and even representatives from other universities’ Women’s Collectives. Students were first made aware of changes to UOW’s safety, support, and
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Barbie and the Three Musketeers - Film Review Friday
Even before it’s started, I know this won’t be an easy review to write. A good portion of the reason for why this is the case is that I don’t have a clue what film to review. Although my Letterboxd is as packed with random and inane
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COOKED Review: UOW Students Stun Sydneysiders
How can you help someone who doesn’t want to be helped? That’s one of the questions posed by new play COOKED, which premiered at this year’s Sydney Fringe Festival. The play’s masterminds are Angel Duggan and Lana Page, two current theatre students right here at UOW
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Tron: Ares - Film Review Friday
Ever since I first watched ‘Tron: Legacy’ as a child, I’ve dreamt of seeing the battle between programs and users outside of the Grid. After 15 years, the dream has been realised in ‘Ares’. My hopes were high after watching the first teaser trailer, seeing the lightcycles in a