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“Abortion rights belong to everyone but not in the hands of law-makers”, one protester said in an interview with Tharunka

By Harrisen Leckenby Transport NSW is warning commuters of ongoing industrial action this week affecting all Sydney train lines. The action is likely to cause delays and cancellations of services throughout the week.   Minor action began today, as large scale action kicks in tomorrow, Tuesday June 27. Train services on …

By Harrisen Leckenby  UNSW lost two points in the QS University World Rankings, slipping from 43 to 45, due to low scoring faculty to student ratio.  UNSW performed well in the majority of the QS ranking criteria, scoring 100/100 in international faculty ratio, 93/100 in employment outcomes and 89/100 in …

By Harrisen Leckenby Canberra’s influence on student politics was at the third SRC meeting of the year, after repeated allegations from one councillor that the SRC was not representing the interest of students.   Councillor Gina Elis and the SRC executive went back and forth multiple times throughout the meeting as …

Another strike over staff working conditions has occurred at one of Sydney’s most prominent universities mere weeks after USYD’s 48-hour staff strike.

By Harrisen Leckenby UTS cut student journal Vertigo’s budget as the University reports a $29 million surplus in 2021. The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has cut approximately 50% of the budget for the student publication Vertigo.   Speaking to Tharunka, a Vertigo spokesperson confirmed their disbelief at the changes:   “Vertigo …