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12 Oct 2024

Muriel’s Wedding celebrates 30 years!

History, News & Politics, Popular Culture, TV & Film

30 years ago, the classic Australian film Muriel’s Wedding was screening in cinemas, taking in more than $15 million at the box office in Australia – still a massive amount today for Australian feature films.

Whilst many remember it for the classic phrase “you’re terrible Muriel”, the film appealed to a wide audience for many different reasons.

What made Muriel’s Wedding such a success?

Guest: Lisa French is Professor & Dean, School of Media and Communication at RMIT University.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:27 — 15.7MB)

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...