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19 Feb 2025

Anna Whitelaw: Gaytimes Festival

Business News, LGBTIQA+ Community, Music, Performing Arts, Places & Travel, Popular Culture, Society & Culture, Travel

If you have ever been to Gaytimes, you know it is more than just a festival. It is a community, a celebration and a truly unique experience that brings together music, arts and camping in a safe and inclusive queer space.

But there is some bittersweet news. Gaytimes has announced that after the 2025 festival, the event will take a break in 2026. The pressures on independent festivals, particularly those led by queer individuals, have become overwhelming.

Guest: Anna Whitelaw, Gaytimes Founder and Director

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 ...