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Jan
11
2026

Peter Griffin: What Cars Are Australians Buying?

Consumer Affairs, Popular Culture, Shopping, Society & Culture

SUVs and utes keep dominating, plug-in hybrids are booming, Chinese brands are rising, and electric vehicle growth is real but ...

Jan
2
2026

Dr Katie Lee: Worried After Sunscreen Recalls? How to Choose a Safe One

Consumer Affairs, Health, Personal Safety, Shopping

After a year of confusing sunscreen headlines, many Australians are wondering whether they can trust the label on the bottle. ...

Dec
14
2025

Dr Jan Kabátek: Working From Home and What It Means for Mental Health

Business, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Sciences

Working from home has shifted from novelty to normal, with mixed effects on wellbeing. Research Fellow Jan Kabátek explains what ...

Nov
26
2025

Nicole Rich: Property Underquoting

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Investing, Law

Underquoting has become a flashpoint for frustrated buyers and confused sellers, especially as some properties continue to sell far above ...

Nov
23
2025

Dr Wahed Waheduzzaman: Gender Diversity as a Climate Solution

Business, Careers, Management & Marketing

When it comes to tackling climate change, who’s in the room matters as much as what’s on the agenda. Dr ...

Nov
16
2025

Simone Kelly: Transform Transwear and Gender-Affirming Design

Design, Fashion & Beauty, LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Shopping, Society & Culture

A Melbourne Awards finalist, Transform Transwear crafts gender-affirming apparel with community at its heart. Founder Simone Kelly on comfort, collaboration ...

Nov
16
2025

Dr Bo Pang: Sunscreen – Recalls and Rebuilding Trust

Business, Consumer Affairs, Health, Management & Marketing, Personal Safety

With 21 products under TGA review, consumers are asking what—and who—they can trust. Marketing lecturer Dr Bo Pang explores reactive ...

Oct
23
2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne — What Happened to Brunch?

Business, Consumer Affairs, Diet and Nutrition, Finance, Popular Culture, Shopping, Society & Culture

Melbourne’s once-sacred weekend ritual of brunch is quietly disappearing, but why? Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks how the cost of ...

Oct
23
2025

Brianna Cattanach: Burnout at Work — The Breaking Point for Millions

Business, Health, Mental Health, Personal Safety, Psychology

Nearly three million Australians are considering quitting their jobs, and burnout is to blame. Brianna Cattanach from Allianz Australia unpacks ...

Oct
18
2025

Nicole Rich: Know Your Shopping Rights

Consumer Affairs, Law, Shopping

From delayed parcels to broken gadgets and “no refund” signs, the "silly season" is prime time for shopping fails. Nicole ...