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Feb
15
2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music – Charli XCX, Bic Runga and Perrie Lead

Music, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

From new albums by Charli XCX and Bic Runga to fresh singles from Perrie, Meghan Trainor and Morgan Evans, Leo ...

Feb
15
2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: When Olympic Athletes Speak Out About Politics

Politics, Professional, Social Media, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

The Olympics are often framed as separate from politics, yet athletes continue to use the global stage to express personal ...

Feb
15
2026

Dr Taylor Gogan: What Makes Certain Dating App Profiles Appealing

Popular Culture, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture, Technology

Dating apps promise endless choice, but small decisions about photos, bios and authenticity shape how people are perceived within seconds. ...

Feb
15
2026

Benjamin Northey: Free Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Concerts

Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The return of free Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concerts to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl brings orchestral music back into one ...

Feb
15
2026

Suzy Wrong: Review of ‘Terri Joe’

Comedy, LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The character Terri Joe blends humour, confrontation and satire in ways that feel both funny and unsettling. Suzy Wrong explores ...

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

His Excellency Mr Gabriele Visentin: LOVING and the Hidden History of Men in Love

History, Kids & Family, LGBTIQA+ Community, Society & Culture

LOVING: A Photographic History of Men in Love brings together intimate images from a time when same sex relationships were ...

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 ...

Feb
5
2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

Feb
5
2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...