2026 University Council Election Results

Pryce Starkey

The position of Student Representative on University Council was separated by the University into two positions: UndergrRead Article

University of Melbourne’s Proposed Gender Equality Action Plan

Neve Tsitas

The University of Melbourne recently unveiled its proposed Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) for 2026-2030. The new GEARead Article

Students in Melbourne Express Solidarity as Indonesia Battles Wildfires

Ahimsa Swadeshi

Under the warm sun, dozens of people wearing black or dark colours gathered at the front of the State Library of VictoriRead Article

2026 UMSU International By-Election Results

Pryce Starkey

Between 7 and 8 October, a by-election was held in UMSU International for the positions of UMSU International President,Read Article

When Both Sides Promise Free Abortion, What is Victoria’s Election Really About?

Syakira Setiananda

Victorian Labor’s $30 million abortion access pledge was matched by the Coalition within hours. The bipartisan agreementRead Article

UniMelb Students Expel Registered Sex Offender from Student Union

Taylah Xuereb

On October 15, the University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) passed a motion to expel registered sex offender Bao PhuRead Article

More Than a Third of University of Melbourne Students Surveyed Report Racism

Harry Robertson

More than a third of University of Melbourne students surveyed by the UMSU (University of Melbourne Student Union) persoRead Article

Encouraging Thrifting Culture at Universities

Pia Kanwar Druglitrø

UMSU's Environment Department held a two-day thrifting market at the Market Hall from September 16 to 17, as part of theRead Article

University of Melbourne's NTEU Branch Set to Strike Again

Elliot McCarthy

A 24-hour strike from the NTEU’s University of Melbourne branch is set to take place on October 12, followed by a week-lRead Article

‘Fat Bear Week’ Champion Crowned

Owini Wijayasekara

Bear 89, affectionately nicknamed “Backpack”, has been crowned in Katmai National Park and Preserve’s annual competitionRead Article

Live: University Council Election

Pryce Starkey, Farrago Editors

University of Melbourne graduate students are headed to the polls between Monday and Thursday to elect their student repRead Article

Turnitin Wants More Than Your Essay

Syakira Setiananda

In July 2026, Turnitin proposed changes to allow students' submissions to be used for the development of AI tools. The Read Article

The Dangers of Highly Potent Synthetic Opioids

Finley Monaghan-Mc Grath

New synthetic opioids are rapidly reshaping illicit drug markets and fuelling public health crises globally. While AustrRead Article

Rock is on the Up in Australian Streaming, but Local Acts are Lagging

Felix O’Kane

Rock’s not dead. At least, that’s the word from researcher Charlotte Markowitsch, a PhD Candidate at RMIT studying the pRead Article

What are Victorian Candidates Promising Students?

Amelie Martin

With the UMSU election reaching its completion, it is time for UniMelb students to move onto the next democratic rite ofRead Article

Yarra Council Opposes Naloxone Dispensers Near Injecting Room

Bridie Golding

Yarra City Council continues to change its position on the North Richmond Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR), opRead Article

2026 UMSU Election Results

Pryce Starkey, Ruby Weir-Alarcon

UniMelb Biomedicine Student Cao Becomes Registered Sex Offender

Taylah Xuereb

Bao Phuc Cao has been placed on the Victorian Sex Offenders Register for eight years.Read Article

One Nation’s Controversial Flag Day Post Triggers Outrage Amongst Students

Paridhi Chhajed

One Nation's South East Metro candidate for the state election, Colleen Harkin, arrived at the University of Melbourne oRead Article

Dead, Dwindling or Developing? Is There a Student Climate Movement Anymore?

Bridie Golding

Climate consciousness peaked in 2019, driven by global climate strikes. Since the pandemic, this urgency has all but evRead Article

UniMelb Decides: 2026 UMSU Elections

Pryce Starkey, Ruby Weir-Alarcon

University of Melbourne students are headed to this polls this week for the annual University of Melbourne Student UnionRead Article