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14 Dec 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: What X’s Location Feature Reveals About Online Trust

Personal Safety, Social Media, Society & Culture, Technology

A new location feature on X is revealing where some influential accounts are actually posting from, raising questions about authenticity and online misinformation. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why we trust digital personas so easily and what this moment tells us about identity, influence and belief on social platforms.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

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 ...