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18 Oct 2025

David Martin Harris: MQFF at 35 — Searching for Queer Utopias

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

The Melbourne Queer Film Festival turns 35 with over 130 films, global guests and a bold theme: “Searching for Queer Utopias.” CEO David Martin Harris previews the premieres, the parties and the stories centring First Nations and Indigiqueer voices.

Guest: David Martin Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Queer Film Festival

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 ...