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18 Mar 2025

Suzy Wrong: Film Review of Blue Jean

LGBTIQA+ Community, TV & Film

Blue Jean is a British drama set in the late 80s when Margaret Thatcher’s government introduced Section 28, banning the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality in schools.

Jean, a PE teacher, is forced to keep her sexuality hidden. But when a student discovers her at a lesbian bar, her world starts to unravel.

Guest: Suzy Wrong

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 ...