Fresh, thoughtful journalism and creative works produced by students
of the School of Art, Communication and English at the University of Sydney.

Report finds strip-search of minors unlawful but no strong action suggested

The NSW police watchdog has found strip-searches conducted on four juveniles at music festivals were unlawful according to a report released yesterday. Operation Brugge...

Civilly Disobedient

When life takes you further than the law, it's time for a conversation with family.

The last place open

Many experiences can define a night out in Sydney’s Inner West suburb of Newtown: sitting in the Courthouse beer garden until close; drinking cheap...

Sydney Liberal candidate steps into ‘lion’s den’

Climate change, taxes and local initiatives dominated discussion during the Sydney electorate candidate forum yesterday at Glebe Town Hall. Four of the six candidates...

In conversation with satirist Mark Humphries

A conversation with satirist Mark Humphries before the election on working in political comedy and some of the best characters he’s created. https://soundcloud.com/digitalmediahelp/mark-humphries-interview Contributor: Timothy Piccione Recorded...

Elections are no laughing matter but a laugh helps

'“If you’re doing satire or you’re doing political cartooning, all is forgiven”: Terry Serio. When Australians tire of commentators arguing on panels and politicians...

Labor’s Progressive Left Lives in Sydney

A young, socially-progressive population defines the inner-metropolitan electorate of Sydney. The area has remained a safe Labor stronghold since its inception in 1969 and...

Timothy Piccione

Tim Piccione is a 24-year-old Media and Communications postgraduate student and aspiring journalist with a passion for Australian and American politics.