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Sat, 28th Feb, 2026: Maddison Connaughton – ABC Journalist, ‘Looksmaxxing’ and its Bizarre Side Effects

Nevena and John talk to ABC Journalist, Maddison Connaughton,

Maddison Connaughton is an investigative reporter for Background Briefing. She has also worked at the ABC programs Four Corners and Media Watch.

Prior to the ABC, she was editor of The Saturday Paper and a senior editor at Vice. Her reporting has also appeared in The Guardian, New York Times, The Observer, Foreign Policy and more.

Looksmaxxing refers to a subculture focused on maximizing physical attractiveness. While some aspects involve standard self-care like grooming and fitness, the trend often moves into extreme and hazardous territory, particularly within online communities.

https://theconversation.com/looksmaxxing-is-the-disturbing-tiktok-trend-turning-young-men-into-incels-221724

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