Lets talk drama! Did you know Curtin has its very own theatre company? It's called the Hayman Theatre, and it produces several student's plays during the semester. On today's episode, Ben McLauchlin talks to Laura Davenport about Curtin's theatre program, what it entails and why she enjoys her studies. If you're thinking of enrolling in theatre arts - have a listen and see why Curtin should be your number 1 pick. Let's dive in

Season 3, here we come! With COVID decimating the entertainment industry, we're shining a light on local tastemakers with cool as hell concepts. This season we talk to Yemi, a event visionaire bringing Afrobeats musicians to Perth. Determined to bring a bit of diversity to the Australian music industry, we talk about what it takes to plan an event, the state of afrobeats culture in Perth and how his passion for the genre has become the fire that keeps him going. Let's dive in.  

Turning Point celebrates our third season - with a new addition to the team! We talk about what we've learnt from the last season and what you can expect from the podcast. Let's Dive In

One of our hosts, Dhanya Shri, talks to Kirsten Mah, a graphic designer based in Singapore. We talk to her about how she got started, what living in Singapore is like as well as tips for how people can make it in the highly competitive graphic design work. Dhanya delves deep into Kirsten's background, how her hobbies helped her pursue a creative career and how important it is for students to put yourself out there. Let's dive in. 

It's election time - and Curtin University students have something to say. We're talking to a select group of students about their views regarding the election. For our final election instalment, we have Dylan Botica. Dylan says every one of us should exercise our democratic right and vote for the party that best represents our interests. He's been apprehensive about the election so far as he believes both major parties haven't been as ambitious as it could be. However, Dylan is voting for Labor this election season as he believes Labor is the party that makes significant changes to create a better society. We talk about what Labor can do for young people as well as address criticisms the Labor government faces on youth issues. Thank you for listening to our election series - make sure you head to the polls this saturday and treat yo'self to two sausage sizzles. 

It's election time - and Curtin University students have something to say. We talk to a select group of students to get their views on the election and this episode, we're joined by Paris McNeil. As a law student, Paris is extremely interested in the election and outcome. She's particularly interested in the economic promises of the parties, and has already cast her postal vote. She encourages students, even those who are not interested in politics, to at least learn a little bit about a candidates policies. While campaign ads have always been a part of the election campaign, she says they're often filled with inaccurate sentiments with the media playing it up. She says you should get to know who is running in your electorate and see what they can do for your local community. Don't forget to vote May 21st and let's dive right into the podcast!

It's election time - and Curtin University students have something to say. We talk to a select group of students to get their views on the election and today, we speak to Alex Graham. Alex believes that various political parties all have different things to offer, and he believes that it's best to focus on politicians promises and less on political gaffes. As a Science and Arts students, he believes the Liberal government offer less for students compared to Labor and how there is a great need for Australia to diversify our trade countries. Don't forget to vote May 21st and let's dive in!

It's election time - and Curtin University students have something to say. We talk to a select group of students to get their views on the election. First up, we have Veronika. Veronika cares about climate change and she is fiercely passionate about a federal corruption commission. She's excited that more young people are gearing up to vote for the first time and tells us why its important for young people to understand how politics work. As an economics major, she talks about cost of living and why students should care about the election outcomes. Don't forget to vote May 21st and let's dive in!

Ramadhan, what's it all about? Can you eat? Can you drink? With over six hundred thousand muslims living in Australia, let's get to know what Ramadhan is all about. As we celebrate Eid (the end of Ramadhan) today, we talk with Mohammed Ali, a Curtin University muslim student, about what Ramadhan means to him. For Mohammed, Ramadhan is more than just fasting. It's about being together with family, friends and learning self control. We address some misconceptions people have in regards to Ramadhan and acknowledge that this day may be bittersweet for some. Want to know more? Let's dive in. 

Student politics. What is it? Is it just about people handing you pamphlets, asking you to vote when all you want to do is get to class on time? Have you ever wondered what does the guild do exactly - and what is its purpose? We talk to Curtin Student Guild's former president Jesse Naylor Zambrano on the inner workings of the Guild, the purpose of a student guild and why student politics is important.