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15 Mar 2026

Dr Lorinda Cramer: Frugal Chic, Fast Fashion and the Rise of the Forever Wardrobe

Consumer Affairs, Environment, Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Shopping, Society & Culture

Australians buy more than a billion garments each year, many of which are barely worn before being discarded. Dr Lorinda Cramer explores the social media trend known as frugal chic, why younger consumers are questioning fast fashion, and whether ideas like capsule wardrobes and buying better quality clothes could reshape our relationship with fashion.

Guest: Dr Lorinda Cramer, Lecturer in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies, Deakin University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...