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28 Apr 2025

Associate Professor Joel Anderson: Monogamy versus non-monogamy

Kids & Family, LGBTIQA+ Community, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Sexuality, Society & Culture

For a long time, most of us have been told that sticking with one partner is the key to a happy, lasting relationship. But what if that is not the whole truth?

A major new study led by La Trobe University has shaken up one of the most significant assumptions about love and relationships, finding that people in non-monogamous relationships are just as happy, satisfied and fulfilled as those in monogamous ones.

So what does this mean for how we think about love, trust, intimacy… and maybe even ourselves?

Guest: Associate Professor Joel Anderson, a Principal Research Fellow at the Australian Research Centre in Sexuality, Health and Society at La Trobe University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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22 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music from Hilary Duff , Leigh-Anne and Lana Del Rey

Music, Popular Culture

Hilary Duff is back with her first album in a decade, Leigh-Anne steps out independently with her solo debut, and ...

22 Feb 2026

Laureate Professor Clare Collins: Coffee and Blood Pressure

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Science & Medicine

Coffee can cause a short-term rise in blood pressure, yet large-scale research suggests it may not increase long-term hypertension risk ...

22 Feb 2026

Dr Jeremie Bracka: Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ Hate Crimes Inquiry

Government & Organisations, History, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Society & Culture

Victoria’s new inquiry into LGBTQIA+ hate crimes marks a significant moment for accountability and prevention. Dr Jeremie Bracka explains why ...