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23 Oct 2025

Joel Parker: Thorne Harbour Health Leads the Mpox Fight

Education, Health, LGBTIQA+ Community, Non-Profit, Personal Journals, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

When mpox hit Melbourne, Thorne Harbour Health moved fast… pop-up vaccination clinics, zero-barrier access and community-driven messaging saved lives and built trust. Joel Parker joins us to reflect on the campaign that’s now a finalist for the LGBTIQA+ Melbourne Award.

Guest: Joel Parker, Communications Coordinator, Thorne Harbour Health

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music – Charli XCX, Bic Runga and Perrie Lead

Music, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

From new albums by Charli XCX and Bic Runga to fresh singles from Perrie, Meghan Trainor and Morgan Evans, Leo ...

15 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: When Olympic Athletes Speak Out About Politics

Politics, Professional, Social Media, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

The Olympics are often framed as separate from politics, yet athletes continue to use the global stage to express personal ...

15 Feb 2026

Chris Zeiher: Lonely Planet’s Top 100 Australian Beaches

Environment, Travel

Australia has no shortage of beautiful beaches, but what makes one truly unforgettable goes beyond sand and water. Chris Zeiher ...