JOY Drive
15
2026
Dr Lorinda Cramer: Frugal Chic, Fast Fashion and the Rise of the Forever Wardrobe
Australians buy more than a billion garments each year, many of which are barely worn before being discarded. Dr Lorinda ...
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15
2026
Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Beauty Filters, Authenticity and the Backlash When the Mask Slips
A beauty influencer lost 140,000 followers after a livestream glitch revealed her unfiltered face, sparking online debate about deception, beauty ...
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22
2026
Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Grandma Perfume, TikTok and the Politics of Ageing
Classic fragrances are being labelled “grandma perfumes” online, sparking debate about age, taste and cultural trends. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne ...
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4
2026
Suzy Wrong: TV Series Review – ‘The Beauty’
The new series 'The Beauty' pushes beauty standards to disturbing extremes. Suzy Wrong reflects on how bodies become currency, why ...
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26
2026
Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces
After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...
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11
2026
Jye Marshall: Why More Men Are Sewing
More men are hemming, mending and customising their clothes, and it is becoming about creativity, confidence and connection, not just ...
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16
2025
Simone Kelly: Transform Transwear and Gender-Affirming Design
A Melbourne Awards finalist, Transform Transwear crafts gender-affirming apparel with community at its heart. Founder Simone Kelly on comfort, collaboration ...
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17
2025
Sam Cornell: Steroids, Social Media and the Pressure to Be Huge
Why are more young men turning to steroids and how is social media fuelling the trend? Researcher Sam Cornell reveals ...
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25
2025
Martin Geissdoerfer: Circular Economy
The holiday season, particularly Boxing Day, is a time of heightened consumer activity. But behind the sales and celebrations lies ...
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19
2025
Dr Emily Brayshaw: Birkenstocks
If you think of Birkenstocks, what comes to mind? Hippies? Tourists with socks? Or the latest must-have fashion trend? Birkenstock ...
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