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11 Aug 2025

Damien O’Meara: Queer TV’s Hidden History

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Society & Culture, TV & Film

The diverse queer stories on Australian television today were built on decades of behind-the-scenes battles. RMIT’s Damien O’Meara reveals how LGBTQIA+ creatives fought for authentic representation and what still needs to change.

Guest: Damien O’Meara, Lecturer, School of Media and Communication, RMIT University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...