The Swanston Gazette • 28th September 2023

Explainer: The Voice to Parliament

On October 14, all eligible Australians will be asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to alter the Constitution and establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. For those of us younger than 42, this will be the first time we vote in a referendum - and it’s a big one.

upstart • 3rd December 2021

Explainer: Minimum sentencing age and Indigenous youth

The minimum sentencing age is the "legacy of an antiquated law".

upstart • 7th October 2021

Through women’s eyes: Taliban controlled Afghanistan

In recalling her memories of growing up in conflict-stricken Afghanistan, Qaderi remembers her Nanah-jan (grandmother) saying that “a girl should have fear in her eyes”. But Qaderi was raised in war, and as her Madar (mother) would often say, it contributed to her fearlessness.

upstart • 9th June 2021

The Tannery's DIY community

Fresh slabs of concrete covered in graffiti, a few piles of rubble and some stray couches; the furnishing of The Tannery DIY skatepark. Situated on a vacant lot in Preston, this concrete site is much more than just a previously abandoned block. It is home to a community.

upstart • 4th June 2021

Approaching modern mental health with ancient wisdom

In the Australian Aboriginal philosophy of approaching mental health, physical and mental health is not thought of as two categories, but instead as one entity of mind, body and spirit. Ngatjumay Noongar man Garry Sattell has worked with Aboriginal youth for over 20 years using the practice of Dadirri as one of many methods to improve mental health.

upstart • 16th April 2021

Art and the trauma of war

It’s a hard journey for displaced people fleeing their homes in search of safety. Art can be a poignant tool for refugees to process the trauma they have experienced. It has also acted as a cultural bridge for refugees to integrate and find acceptance in the community.

upstart • 22nd January 2021

Tell it like it is: A Life in the flats

Calvin has tattoos across both hands and arms. On his neck the words ‘loyalty, respect, family and honour’ are written in Japanese scripture. He lives in commission housing, sleeping from flat to flat. He got out of jail recently and smokes ice. He’s had it tough and he looks it, but he’s also a man who describes himself as a butterfly.

The Swanston Gazette • 3rd May 2023

World Press Freedom Day 30th anniversary

Wednesday May 3, 2023, marked the 30th World Press Freedom Day, with the theme of “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights”.

upstart • 25th May 2021

BLM activist shot in London

Black Lives Matter Activist Sasha Johnson is in a critical condition after being shot in the head in London.

upstart • 18th May 2021

Australian supermarkets make plastic pact

Today the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has announced that Australia, New Zealand and some Pacific Island nations will now be included in the Plastics Pact Network (PPN).

upstart • 11th May 2021

The federal budget will be announced tonight

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver the 2021-22 budget tonight, but what is the budget? And what does it mean for young Australians?

upstart • 27th April 2021

Federal Government to provide humanitarian aid for India

The Federal Government’s National Security Committee will meet today to discuss sending humanitarian services to India, as hospitals continue to run out of oxygen.

upstart • 13th April 2021

Black man shot by American police officer

Protests have been sparked in Minneapolis by the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old black man by a Minnesota police officer.

upstart • 30th March 2021

The Suez Canal is back in operation

Egypt’s Suez Canal has been cleared after a large container ship blocked traffic for a week, affecting commerce and the global economy.

upstart • 23rd March 2021

British flag to be soaked in Indigenous blood

Dark Mofo festival has been heavily criticised for calling for donations of First Nations’ blood which will be used to drench the British flag as part of Spanish artist Santiago Sierra’s work.

upstart • 16th March 2021

Victorian Liberal's leadership spill fails

The Victorian Liberals have voted to keep Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien in the role of party leader after a failed leadership spill this morning.

upstart • 9th March 2021

Australia's first Truth and Justice Commission announced

Australia’s first Truth and Justice Commission has been announced by the Victorian state government.

TROUBLE JUICE • 23rd March 2022

A chat with Fuzzrays

A relentless combo of raspy vocals and garage-rock guitar riffs - kings of the mosh, Fuzzrays, have come back blazing with their recently released self-titled EP. We sat down and had a chat with the band ahead of their EP launch on Friday at The Tote.

The Fuzzrays have a dynamic sound and an ability to sound at home at just about any Melbourne venue; their gritty basslines are destined for sticky floors, like those you’ll find at The Tote, yet at times the band’s deep acoustic blues have been r

TROUBLE JUICE • 8th November 2021

Little Big Steps - A chat with Romanie

In August, rising songwriter Romanie shared Little Big Steps, her debut collection of serene indie-folk goodness, and now as Melbourne’s live music venues are opening up again, she’s launching the EP at the Brunswick Artist’s Bar. Ahead of the show this Thursday, we caught up with her to have a chat about the EP.

Romanie is a singer-songwriter originally from Belgium. She followed love and moved to Melbourne two years ago with her partner. Having grown up in a small town, Romanie has had to fin

TROUBLE JUICE • 9th September 2021

Premiere: Outer South - We Must Be Dreaming

Premiere:

Outer South - We Must Be Dreaming

A coalescence of evocative instrumentation, simmering hooks and humble indie-folk charm, Outer South’s debut album We Must Be Dreaming is a soothing remedy to a nostalgic state of mind. Today we have the pleasure of premiering the new album today ahead of its official release tomorrow.

Made up of songs collected in the bedroom of songwriter Shannon Carpenter over the past few years, Outer South’s debut album feels poignant and timeless; the elegant

TROUBLE JUICE • 2nd September 2021

Premiere: NIDALA - Colours of My People

On her debut EP Colours Of My People, singer-songwriter NIDALA combines her love of music and social justice to craft a collection of soulful indie-rock that comes loaded with wise and powerful messages. To celebrate the release today, NIDALA has kindly shared with us the stories behind each of the tracks.

Born of the Djugun people of the Kimberley, NIDALA is a First Nations artist and in many ways a teacher of sustainability. Growing up with an Aboriginal musician father and a Polish/French an

TROUBLE JUICE • 21st June 2021

Track by Track - culaccino - hot milo

Husky vocals and jazzy beats set the mood of culaccino’s new EP hot milo. These six tracks feature a combination of experimental instrumentation that create both a trance-y atmosphere and a dance-worthy rhythm. We caught up with the mastermind behind culaccino, Declan Peel, to get a breakdown of the tracks.

Written and recorded through the 2020 lockdowns and named after Declan’s favourite drink, culaccino’s debut EP hot milo is a delicious first taste of the emerging project.


A melodic gro

TROUBLE JUICE • 4th June 2021

Track by Track - Glauber Who? - A Night Out With G Man

Track by Track -

Glauber Who? - A Night Out With G Man

A compilation of songs old and new, Glauber Who?’s new album A Night Out with G Man is a warm yet melancholic dose of blues. We caught up with the man himself to get the stories behind the tracks.

Glauber Who? speaks many languages and music is definitely one of them. A Night Out With G Man, his debut album, began taking shape in January 2020, after Glauber had finished setting up a home recording studio. With a week off work, the aim wa

TROUBLE JUICE • 19th May 2021

They Made Me Do It - Talking Influences with Outtatime

They Made Me Do It -

Talking Influences with Outtatime

Instantly immersive and melodically tranquil, coastal artist Outtatime’s new double single ‘Just Kids / Devocean’ tells soothing tales of naïve romance and of love for the ocean. We caught up with the artist to get an insight into the influences behind the songs.

After a long-distance relationship and a light-hearted love affair over social media, Outtatime explores the naivety of young love in the name of Patti Smith’s book ‘Just Kids.’

TROUBLE JUICE • 6th April 2021

Premiere: Kill Bell - you.

Alongside the announcement of their forthcoming debut album i don’t think that i have what you want, rising garage-punk duo Kill Bell have given us the pleasure of sharing a first listen to ‘you.’ today, a new dose of their unapologetic and powerful fusion of fiery punk attitude and pop sensibility.

Since forming in 2019, Kill Bell have been busy making a name for themselves amongst Melbourne’s music circles. Led by Charlie Pass and Nick Tamiakis and backed by a rotating roster of live members,

TROUBLE JUICE • 1st April 2021

They Made Me Do It - Talking Influences with PEEL

They Made Me Do It -

Talking Influences with PEEL

After the success of their immersive debut single ‘Memory Loop’ and its tripped-out video clip, PEEL are back with ‘DYNA’, another dose of their explosive psych-fuzz paired with even more otherworldly visuals. We caught up with the band to delve into the influences that inspired the track.

Opening with a crash into the sand, PEEL’s new track ‘DYNA’ slows it down a touch and invites us on a passage of abstraction. Flickering through landscapes

TROUBLE JUICE • 12th November 2020

Track by Track: Mimi Gilbert - Grew Inside the Water

Filled with soothing tones of melancholic, self-reflective rumination, Mimi Gilbert’s new album Grew Inside the Water is a stunning expression of emotive vitality. We had the pleasure of hearing from Mimi about the stories behind the songs.

When Mimi Gilbert released her latest single ‘Dark Storm’ earlier this year, Nkechi Anele from Triple J’s Roots & All described her as “one of the best kept secrets in the music industry”, and on Grew Inside the Water, Mimi makes strides in proving this. Ope

TROUBLE JUICE • 8th October 2020

Premiere: The Eyeballers - Lost At Sea / It Wasn't Over

Premiere:

The Eyeballers -

Lost At Sea / It Wasn't Over

Back with a new double single, The Eyeballers once again entice us into the surf-rock realm with ‘Lost at Sea’ and ‘It Wasn’t Over.’ With an energy that drives the body to dance but the mind to ease, these tracks are a quintessential combination of grit and groove.

As 'Lost at Sea' begins, we're instantly thrown from reality and into a voyage through the howling seas with invigorating guitars and a western spin, thrashing us about wit

TROUBLE JUICE • 2nd October 2020

Signals - A Chat with Goldminds

Powered by a thunderous fusion of pulsating guitars, fierce drumming and arrestingly unapologetic female vocals, Goldminds’ debut album Signals is a force to be reckoned with. Ahead of its release today, we were lucky enough to chat with Goldminds’ frontwoman Courtney Constantinou to dig into the album.

Despite only kicking off in 2019, Goldminds have erupted into Melbourne’s rock scene with their powerhouse energy. Although this year has stripped the live scene bare, the band have proven thems