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26 Jan 2026

Sam Strong: Gasworks Turns 40

Arts, Kids & Family, LGBTIQA+ Community, Music, Performing Arts, Popular Culture, Society & Culture, Visual Arts

As Gasworks Arts Park turns 40 in 2026, it’s shifting focus from legacy to what comes next. Sam Strong explains the new seasonal model, community-first programming and how Gasworks is opening its doors wider to independent and queer artists.

Guest: Sam Strong, Creative Director and CEO, Gasworks Arts Park

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 ...