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

latham.smith — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:06:21 +0000

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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Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Lululemon, Blame and Brand Trust

latham.smith — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:07:14 +0000

When customers say a product has failed, how a brand responds matters as much as the fault itself. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne examines the Lululemon backlash, why shifting responsibility to consumers damages trust, and what genuine accountability looks like when public criticism arises.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Peter Griffin: What Cars Are Australians Buying?

latham.smith — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:33:52 +0000

SUVs and utes keep dominating, plug-in hybrids are booming, Chinese brands are rising, and electric vehicle growth is real but uneven. Peter Griffin from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries breaks down what surprised him in the 2025 numbers and what Australians can expect heading into 2026.

Guest: Peter Griffin, Director of State and Territory Advocacy, Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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

latham.smith — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:18:57 +0000

After a year of confusing sunscreen headlines, many Australians are wondering whether they can trust the label on the bottle. Dr Katie Lee breaks down what recent testing and reviews really mean, whether products that fall short still offer protection, and what simple label checks can help you choose a sunscreen that’s approved and reliable in Australia.

Guest: Dr Katie Lee, Postdoctoral Researcher, Dermatology Research Centre, University of Queensland

Presenter: Con Keramitsis

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Simone Kelly: Transform Transwear and Gender-Affirming Design

latham.smith — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:19:23 +0000

A Melbourne Awards finalist, Transform Transwear crafts gender-affirming apparel with community at its heart. Founder Simone Kelly on comfort, collaboration and the confidence good design unlocks. Guest: Simone Kelly, Founder,...

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Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne — What Happened to Brunch?

latham.smith — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:43:08 +0000

Melbourne’s once-sacred weekend ritual of brunch is quietly disappearing, but why? Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks how the cost of living, lockdown habits and “little treat” culture have reshaped how we socialise and sip our Sundays.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Nicole Rich: Know Your Shopping Rights

latham.smith — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:09:04 +0000

From delayed parcels to broken gadgets and “no refund” signs, the “silly season” is prime time for shopping fails. Nicole Rich, Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria, explains your rights when things go wrong, how to handle refunds and scams, and what every shopper should know.

Guest: Nicole Rich, Director, Consumer Affairs Victoria

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Vibhu Arya: Ditching Card Fees for Good

latham.smith — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:37:22 +0000

Every year, Australians hand over more than $1.2 billion in card surcharges, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Vibhu Arya from UTS explains how real-time, fee-free payments could save us millions, why other countries are already streets ahead and what it will take for cafés and small businesses here to catch up.

Guest: Vibhu Arya, doctoral researcher at the UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Dr Evangeline Mantzioris: The Truth About Use-By Dates

latham.smith — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:52:46 +0000

Are you throwing out food that’s still perfectly safe to eat? Dr Evangeline Mantzioris clears up the confusion between best-before and use-by labels, revealing how understanding the difference could save money and cut food waste.

Guest: Dr Evangeline Mantzioris, Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of South Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Are Shopping Malls Dying?

latham.smith — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:15:57 +0000

It was buzzing if you stepped into an Australian shopping centre in the 1990s. Families were renting movies at Video Ezy, grabbing groceries at Franklins, or browsing gadgets at Australian Geographic.

Fast forward to 2025, and things look very different. Some department stores are ghost towns, cafes are struggling, and empty shopfronts are everywhere.

Ally Fashion, Rivers, and Michel’s Patisserie are just a few of the iconic Australian brands that have collapsed in the past year. And with rising costs and shifting shopping habits, many more could follow.

So, what’s behind the retail downturn? And can anything save the Aussie shopping mall?

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in Public Policy, Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Tony Weber: Car Trends of 2024

latham.smith — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:24:33 +0000

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has released its annual report, revealing a year of strong new vehicle sales in 2024, though not without its challenges. Guest: Tony Weber, Chief...

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Dr Emily Brayshaw: Birkenstocks

latham.smith — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:15:39 +0000

If you think of Birkenstocks, what comes to mind? Hippies? Tourists with socks? Or the latest must-have fashion trend? Birkenstock has been around for 250 years, and now a new book, Birkenstock: The Evolution of a Universal Purpose and Zeitgeist Brand, dives deep into the brand’s fascinating history.

Guest: Dr Emily Brayshaw, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Chat GPT solving your gift buying dilemmas

Warren — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:26:10 +0000

Do you struggle when it comes to deciding which gift to buy someone? Some people are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT for help.

Joining us in this podcast to discuss this growing trend is Swinburne’s Professor of Marketing, Sean Sands.

Presenter: Warren Andrew.

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Dr. Alexandra Sherlock: ‘UGG’ to ‘Since 1974’

latham.smith — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:45:27 +0000

ustralian-owned brand UGG Since 1974 has announced that it will change its name to “Since 74” for sales outside Australia and New Zealand, due to ongoing legal disputes with the American footwear giant Deckers Brands, which owns the global trademark for the term “ugg.”

This news comes after years of legal battles and controversy surrounding the rights to use the term “ugg” internationally.

Guest: Dr. Alexandra Sherlock, Fashion and Textiles Lecturer at RMIT University and founder of the Footwear Research Network

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Nicole Rich: Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas season shopping

latham.smith — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:14:59 +0000

It’s a time of year when many people will be heading to the shops or online to buy gifts for family and friends – and also a time to be mindful of consumer rights while shopping. It also tends to be a peak season for scams.

Guest: Nicole Rich, Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria.

Presenter: Warren Andrew.

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Angelique Nadia Sweetman McInnes: Christmas Spending

latham.smith — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:25:29 +0000

The festive season is here, and Australians are projected to spend a whopping $69.7 billion this Christmas — a 2.7% increase from last year. But with high inflation and ongoing mortgage stress, how can we enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank?

Guest: Angelique Nadia Sweetman McInnes, a financial expert from Central Queensland University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Paying with your face! Are you ready for this new technology?

Warren — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:00:21 +0000

We’re used to using facial recognition technology to open our smartphones. We accept it as part of the immigration process when we travel internationally. Soon, we’ll be able to use it to pay for things. It’s called facial recognition payment technology.

Australians are already considered early adopters of technology, but this is not a new device. So will we adopt it?

Guest: Gary Mortimer – Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Queensland University of Technology.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Surcharges: what are the rules and how can we minimise them?

Warren — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:38:54 +0000

With the closure of bank branches and ATM fees, it’s a lot easier to pay for our purchases using either a Debit or Credit card. It’s also a lot easier to be charged a surcharge when we go to the register to pay.

What are the rules behind these fees and why have they crept in all of a sudden?

Guest: Steve Worthington is Adjunct Professor at Swinburne University of Technology.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Consumer Affairs Victoria: frequently asked consumer rights questions

Warren — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:28:30 +0000

Nicole Rich discusses some of the most often asked consumer rights questions. For more information on these questions or any other consumer affairs questions, check out the Consumer Affairs Victoria website.

Guest: Nicole Rich, Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Witchery rebrand backlash

Warren — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:46:47 +0000

In an era where consumers expect inclusivity from fashion brands, Australian clothing label Witchery has received backlash after choosing to decrease its size range.

The popular fashion label released its Bold Awakening collection and launched the company rebrand hailed as the ‘new look Witchery’.

Guest: Sean Sands is Professor of Marketing at Swinburne University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Is Taylor Swift responsible for the current slump in retail sales?

Warren — Thu, 16 May 2024 21:01:03 +0000

Taylor Swift may have been and gone with her recent Australian tour, however like the wake from a speedboat, the ripples are still having an impact – particularly when it comes to retail sales.

Guest: Dr Jason Pallant is a Consumer Behaviour expert from RMIT University.

Presenter: Waren Andrew

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Buying & enjoying chocolate that’s sourced & made ethically

erielle.sudario — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:22:40 +0000

Before we indulge in chocolates, get to know the Chocolate Scorecard, an indicator that’s used to assess chocolate brands and manufacturers.

Guest: Stephanie Perkiss – Associate Professor in Accounting, University of Wollongong.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Why are gluten food products so expensive?

erielle.sudario — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:59:28 +0000

Why are gluten-free foods so much more expensive? Is it because of supermarkets trying to make a profit? Or could it be that the ingredients are more expensive to produce?

Guest: Flavio Macau – Associate Dean, School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Fashion over-consumption & trends for 2024

erielle.sudario — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:54:37 +0000

Australia ranks second globally in textile consumption per person (just behind the US). Is it possible for us as consumers to change our spending habits? Guest: Dr Taylor Brydges –...

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Retail trends to look out on in 2024

erielle.sudario — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 23:08:12 +0000

From self-serving checkouts, AI, and electronic gates, here’s are the future shopping trends you need to keep an eye on, especially during the cost of living crisis.

Guest: Jason Pallant

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Consumer rights when it comes to surcharges and price matching

erielle.sudario — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 07:09:05 +0000

Are you confused with restaurant surcharges and supermarket sales pricing? Here’s what you need to know when it comes to your consumer rights.

Guest: Nicole Rich

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Is Christmas under threat due to a Mass Santa Shortage?

Warren — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:53:44 +0000

Have you got what it takes to be a Santa? There’s a mass shortage of Santas and Viviana Diaz is on the lookout for more.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Lauren Rosewarne – Supermarket Boomer Hour

Warren — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:19:55 +0000

A Facebook post has caused a storm asking for a specific Boomer Hour at major supermarkets. The post was created by a frustrated shopper claiming that over 50’s were clogging...

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What makes Temu so addictive?

Warren — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:36:49 +0000

Temu is Australia’s most popular free app. In this podcast, we find out why.

Guest: Shasha Wang Senior Lecturer – School of Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations, Queensland University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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New marketplace Scam involving PayID

Warren — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:03:15 +0000

Do you buy items on sites such as Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace? Find out about a new scam that involves the scammer asking for your PayID and what you need to know to avoid it.

Guest: Cassandra Cross – Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Consumer Affairs Victoria – Winter Product Safety

Warren — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 22:07:29 +0000

Feeling cold? Before you buy an electric blanket or other products to keep warm, have a listen to this podcast. Nicole Rich, the Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria talks about Winter Product Safety.

For more information and resources, head to consumer.vic.gov.au

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How is the increase Cost of Living impacting our shopping habits?

Warren — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 02:43:31 +0000

Monash University’s Australian Consumer and Retail Studies’ Pulse Survey in April 2023 found that Australians are changing more than just how much they spend.

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Consumer Affairs Victoria – Refunds, repairs and returns

Warren — Fri, 19 May 2023 02:59:37 +0000

What are our rights when it comes to returning purchases that are faulty, the wrong size or we simply changed our minds? We chat to Nicole Rich, the Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria.

For more information, check our the Consumer Affairs Victoria website at consumer.vic.gov.au

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How does AI impact how we interact with Brands

Warren — Fri, 12 May 2023 03:01:25 +0000

Dr Jason Pallant – Consumer Behaviour expert from Swinburne University of Technology explains how brands use AI to interact with their customers. We also find out how we as consumers can utilise AI to our advantage.

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Nicole Rich x JOY Drive: Consumer Affairs Victoria – Christmas Shopping

Emily — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:42:15 +0000

Em and Warren chat to Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria, Nicole Rich about what your rights are around shopping, refunds, and beyond in the lead-up to Christmas.

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Dr Jason Pallant x JOY Drive: Facial Recognition Technology in Retail

Emily — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 02:37:41 +0000

Em and Warren chat with Dr Jason Pallant – Senior Lecturer in Marketing from Swinburne University of Technology about the use of facial recognition technology in retail.

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