Federation Square’s Open Air program brings a month of free music, cinema and culture to Melbourne’s CBD. Katrina Sedgwick talks about why accessibility, joy and shared public space sit at...

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A joke during an awards speech quickly became a judgment on a woman’s private life. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why women’s success is still policed through expectations about partners...

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Australia has registered a long-acting injectable form of HIV PrEP, but access remains limited. James Gray explains why a PBS listing is critical and who risks being left behind without...

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Pet loss is often minimised, yet the grief can be profound and long-lasting. Associate Professor Erin Smith explains why these bonds matter so deeply and how unrecognised grief can affect...

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Blended oats are being promoted online as a shortcut to appetite control, but nutrition science tells a more complex story. Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris breaks down why the Oatzempic trend...

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The Midsumma Festival’s 2026 program spans hundreds of events across Melbourne and beyond. Pieta Farrell explains how the 2026 festival balances scale, accessibility and the diversity of contemporary queer culture....

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The idea that our bodies fully replace their cells every seven years is everywhere, but it’s not quite true. Associate Professor Theresa Larkin explains how cell renewal actually works and...

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The History of Sound is a quiet, intimate film about memory, love and what we try to preserve before it disappears. Suzy Wrong explores how sound, silence and restraint make...

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