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Mar
15
2026

Bec Dahl and Lucy Street: Law Talk – Relationship Red Flags and When to Seek Help

Kids & Family, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, Psychology, Relationships

Family lawyer Bec Dahl and relationship counsellor Lucy Street unpack the difference between healthy conflict and toxic patterns in relationships, ...

Mar
15
2026

Anthony Smith: Non Monogamy, Jealousy and the Psychology of Open Relationships

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

Open relationships and ethical non-monogamy are increasingly part of conversations about modern relationships. Anthony Smith discusses when non-monogamy can support ...

Feb
22
2026

Dr Amy Loughman: Why We Get Butterflies in Our Stomach

Psychology, Relationships, Social Sciences

That fluttery feeling before a speech, a first date or tough conversation is more than nerves. Dr Amy Loughman explains ...

Feb
15
2026

Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris: Food, Valentine’s Day and the Science of Connection

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Psychology, Relationships, Social Sciences

Food has become one of the central ways people express love, especially around Valentine’s Day, but the connection runs deeper ...

Feb
15
2026

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: The Chemistry of Love

Psychology, Relationships, Social Sciences

Love is often framed as romance, but the chemistry behind connection extends far beyond couples. Theresa Larkin explains what happens ...

Feb
15
2026

Maddie Stone: Foster Care, Identity and Creating a Sense of Belonging

Kids & Family, Relationships, Society & Culture

Foster care is often discussed in systems and policies, but at its core, it is about safety, identity and connection. ...

Feb
15
2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Smartphones Affecting Adult Connection

Relationships, Society & Culture, Technology

Conversations about screen time usually focus on young people, yet phone use among older adults is changing rapidly. Lauren Rosewarne ...

Jan
26
2026

Associate Professor Megan Willis: How To Handle Rejection On Dating Apps

Mental Health, Personal Safety, Psychology, Relationships, Social Media

Dating apps promise connection, but for many people, they deliver silence, ghosting and emotional fatigue. Associate Professor Megan Willis unpacks ...

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
17
2026

Suzy Wrong: Film Review – The History of Sound

History, LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Journals, Popular Culture, Relationships, Sexuality, Society & Culture, TV & Film

The History of Sound is a quiet, intimate film about memory, love and what we try to preserve before it ...