

Round 12 AFLW Recap
Molloy’s record day as Swans down Dockers, Roos finish top and Hawks round out the Top Eight by Keenan D'Souza Chloe Molloy celebrates during Round 12 against Fremantle (Picture: AFL Photos) Chloe Molloy put together a player of the week performance, kicking four majors to pull Sydney ahead of Fremantle in a one-point nailbiter to become the league’s leading goalkicker. Beating the Dockers 37-36 at Cockburn ARC Oval, Molloy snagged four of her side’s five goals, finishing the


Special Olympics Still Lacking Awareness
by Ava Campbell Athletes at finish line at National Special Olympics 2026. (Photo: Ava Campbell) Athletes are describing the record number of participants in this year’s National Special Olympics in Melbourne recently as a “wake up call” for the disability community to get involved. Victorian 1500m sprint winner Harry Mezger says a lot of people “don’t know about the Special Olympics” and describes them as important. Mezger says there is a big push to bring in more participan


Changing Culture Saves Lives
Due to the growing number of reports relating to domestic, family and sexual violence against women and children in Australia, the concern for the safety and welfare of these individuals needs to be acknowledged. Listen to Etienne Taylor's three-minute audio current affairs story to hear about the call for Australians to improve and change their values and culture to keep potential victims safe. For 24/7 support for victims of domestic, family or sexual violence, please conta


Composer Hans Zimmer Takes Melbourne to the Next Level
By Woodrow Stevenson Photo of Hans Zimmer on stage (courtesy Instagram @HansZimmerLive) Among the 88 shows of mostly pop and rock concerts hosted at the Rod Laver Arena this year - from Tame Impala and Noah Kahan to Lorde and Olivia Dean - one recent stand-out was an artist who doesn't sing a note: Hans Zimmer. Zimmer brought his “The Next Level” world tour to the iconic centre court location at the Melbourne home of the Australian Open just 18 months after his last tour,


Your Feed, Your Call
Following Australia’s social media restrictions for under-sixteens, the Albanese Government is now turning its attention to the algorithms that shape Australians' online feeds. Its proposed 'digital duty of care' law titled "My Feed, My Way” - coupled with the recent US and Meta lawsuit - have renewed concerns about social media's relationship with youth mental health. Tune in to the link below to listen to Blaise O’Brien's three-minute audio current affairs report on where t


Rising Rents Challenge Swinburne Students
by Illana Massaro Photo: Wix Soaring rental prices across Melbourne’s inner east are forcing some Swinburne University students to move further from campus, taking on extra work or reducing study loads. The pressure comes as Melbourne’s rental market remains highly competitive, with low vacancy rates and boosted rents making it almost impossible for students to secure affordable accommodation near university. Swinburne's Student Financial and Housing Officer Stuart Martin sai

































































