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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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14 Dec 2025

Leo Stubbing: The Songs That Shaped 2025

Music, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

From Kylie Minogue’s record-breaking Tension tour to Taylor Swift’s chart-dominating year, Leo Stubbing from The Sound Museum looks back on ...

14 Dec 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Sad Christmas Songs Feel So Right

Music, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Many of the Christmas songs we return to each year are filled with heartbreak, nostalgia and longing. Associate Professor Lauren ...

14 Dec 2025

Kate Bailey: DIVA at the Australian Museum of Performing Arts

Arts, History, Performing Arts, Personal Journals, Popular Culture, Society & Culture, Visual Arts

The Australian Museum of Performing Arts opens with DIVA, a major international exhibition created by London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. ...