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22 Sep 2024

Romance Fraud: It could be the person sleeping in your bed!

Consumer Affairs, Personal Safety, Psychology, Relationships

When we think of romance fraud, we often associate it with online dating where the perpetrator is on the other side of the world.

This isn’t always the case.  In fact, the fraudster could just as easily be sleeping beside you in your bed.

What are the signs to look out for and how can we best protect ourselves from having our hearts violated?

Guest: Dr Cassandra Cross – Associate Dean of the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology.

Presenter: Warren Andrew.

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Dr Sam Arnold: Autistic Burnout

Health, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

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Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Libraries Are Booming Again

Literature, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Libraries are busier than they have been in years, and they are no longer just about books. Associate Professor Lauren ...

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Tomáš Kantor: SUGAR at the 2026 Midsumma Festival

Arts, LGBTIQA+ Community, Performing Arts, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

SUGAR is a bold one-person show about desire, money and pop culture fantasies, where glamour and pop songs sit alongside ...