What kind of union do we need?
The world that confronts students today is fucked. Whether it’s the looming threat of climate catastrophe as the Labor Party continues to approve more fossil fuel projects. Or rising cost of living and rental prices that means it’s harder to be a student than ever before. Or the ongoing genocide being committed in Gaza which […]
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The Two Faces of YouTube
YouTube. We all know what it is. Now If you’re like me, the way you get on to YouTube is by searching ‘YouTube’ or a variation thereof on Google. Now, the first hit is YouTube proper, but the second or third hit is YouTube’s X account with a preview of the most recent posts. I […]
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SHORT STORY: Don’t Sleep at Night
Don’t sleep at night! You’ll never know what might happen if you close your eyes. “Mr.Hugo has disappeared!” Screamed someone. Yes you could lose anything upon waking. Food stolen by rats, your partner taken by someone else. This isn’t quite the same. This is about Hugo, the one worshipped by his people. Many would cry, […]
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Lit Corner: Strange Fiction
I am best friends with the bizarre. My favourite books are often the ones with a uniquely bonkers story, often complemented by an equally bonkers formatting style. I’ll be honest, I had no clue what to do for this edition’s Lit Corner, so I thought I’d make some short and sweet recommendations for some of […]
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Tristan Yeoh’s Wildlife Photography
For readers who’d like to see more of Tristan’s wildlife photography, check out @ zoologicalmarvels on Instagram. Towards the end of the first semester, I began feeling rather fatigued. Reeling from the unending responsibilities of being a university student; exams, assignments, deadlines, not to mention various social responsibilities lest I become a hermit, my mind […]
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POEM: The wrong resistance against the right of existence
They blame the immigrant law and sparking a cultural war Funny how the white immigrants called ‘We stand by Australian values and its core’ When the land was stolen, they have said nothing at all I guess they still think white man land is what Australia stands for Education is key but they have made it far from free Not […]
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Pride and Prejudice: Romantic Nationalism and Europe’s Migration Politics
In the decade since the 2015 refugee crisis, Europe has undergone a political and cultural transformation. What began as a humanitarian emergency has triggered a continent-wide identity reckoning, increasingly shaped by the revival of Romantic nationalism. More than one million asylum seekers fleeing war and persecution from countries like Syria, Afghanistan, and Sudan arrived in […]
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Student General Meeting – 03/09/2025 RECAP
On Wednesday 3rd of September, just over a year since the last one, the UQ Union held a Student General Meeting (SGM), for students to vote on the following businesses: Doors opened just after 5 pm, and students were required to register and show their ID before entry. Bags also weren’t allowed in the room. […]
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On Freedom of Speech
Not long after Charlie Kirk, a far-right conservative media personality, was assassinated at Utah Valley University, an event was posted onto UQ Stalkerspace advertising a vigil here on campus. Like many others, I left a comment on that event that noted the harm he caused throughout his life, and refused to mourn his death. I […]
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The Gospel According to John
Conservative, cautious and committed – three words that summarise John Howard’s political style. Electorally popular in his day, controversial amongst progressives and leaving behind a debated policy legacy, some argue that John Howard is one of, if not Australia’s best prime ministers, whilst others contend that his legacy is one of intergenerational wealth inequality. Having […]
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