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Jan
26
2026

Sam Strong: Gasworks Turns 40

Arts, Kids & Family, LGBTIQA+ Community, Music, Performing Arts, Popular Culture, Society & Culture, Visual Arts

As Gasworks Arts Park turns 40 in 2026, it’s shifting focus from legacy to what comes next. Sam Strong explains ...

Jan
17
2026

Katrina Sedgwick: Federation Square’s Open Air Program

Arts, Food, Kids & Family, Music, Performing Arts, Popular Culture, Society & Culture, Visual Arts

Federation Square’s Open Air program brings a month of free music, cinema and culture to Melbourne’s CBD. Katrina Sedgwick talks ...

Jan
17
2026

Associate Professor Erin Smith: Grieving the Loss of a Pet

Animals, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Pets, Psychology

Pet loss is often minimised, yet the grief can be profound and long-lasting. Associate Professor Erin Smith explains why these ...

Jan
17
2026

Pieta Farrell: Midsumma Festival’s 2026 Program

Arts, Comedy, Food, Health, Kids & Family, LGBTIQA+ Community, Literature, Music, Performing Arts, Places & Travel, Popular Culture, Relationships, Sexuality, Society & Culture, Visual Arts

The Midsumma Festival’s 2026 program spans hundreds of events across Melbourne and beyond. Pieta Farrell explains how the 2026 festival ...

Jan
2
2026

Associate Professor Megan Willis: Estrangement and Complicated Families

Kids & Family, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships

For people who are estranged from parents or close relatives, annual events like Christmas can intensify grief, guilt and a ...

Dec
21
2025

Elizabeth Jane: Why Christmas Can Intensify Grief

Kids & Family, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Christmas often amplifies feelings of loss, absence and loneliness for people living with grief. Elizabeth Jane reflects on why this ...

Dec
21
2025

Inge Gnatt: Why Some of Us Are Competitive and Others Are Chill

Kids & Family, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Some people thrive on competition, while others prefer to opt out entirely. Psychologist Inge Gnatt explains where those differences come ...

Dec
14
2025

Professor Paula Gerber: Social Media Ban and Queer Young People

Government & Organisations, Kids & Family, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, Social Media

The Australian Government's new laws banning social media access for under-16s raise serious questions about safety, rights and unintended harm. ...

Dec
14
2025

Bec Dahl and Lily Ong: Law Talk – Christmas Travel, Parenting and Visas

Kids & Family, Law, Travel

Travelling at Christmas can be complicated, particularly for separated families or anyone navigating visa requirements. Bec Dahl and Lily Ong ...

Dec
14
2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Should Families Chip In for Christmas Lunch?

Finance, Kids & Family, Society & Culture

Christmas lunch comes with tradition, emotion and, often, a hefty price tag, raising questions about fairness, obligation and money within ...