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Tracing the Triple J’s approach to social issues is a way to trace the priorities of many young people in Australia.
Aboriginal message sticks are hand-carved wooden objects traditionally used to send messages across long distances, complemented by oral messages.
The conclave, shrouded in centuries-old tradition and secrecy, stands as one of the most captivating rituals in the Catholic Church.
Raygun is unlikely to be able to claim intellectual property over her name, her persona and her dance moves.
In South Korea, a growing number of young women are rejecting expectations of marriage, motherhood and heterosexual relationships, known as the ‘4B Movement’ or the ‘4 Nos’.
For the people I spoke to, retirement is understood as an opportunity to live a life for themselves, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
Behind the expertly folded linens and immaculate tables lies something more – and a new Netflix documentary promises insights into Martha Stewart’s extraordinary life.
In the 1990s, Alannah Hill, Collette Dinnigan and Akira Isogawa brought flair and an Australian sensibility to the global fashion market.
Gen Z consumers care about the environment yet they are tempted by ultra-fast fashion. What explains this cognitive dissonance?
Meta has announced third-party augmented reality filters will no longer be available on its apps as of January 2025. The removal comes far too late.
Between Snoop Dogg’s antics, a muffin-obsessed swimmer and the coolest sharpshooter in the world, this year’s games delivered viral moments in spades.
Raygun has forced us to focus on many aspects of dance that are often ignored in Australia, including the role of dance in communities and the politics of dance.
My research on Japan’s historically significant Gotō Islands – some of which include UNESCO Heritage-listed sites – provides a rare look at the consequences of the ongoing population crisis.
Between her ‘coconut context’ and embracing a ‘brat summer’, Harris is certainly leaning into young people’s discourse surrounding the election. In many ways, her quirks have become her strengths.
The athlete we have seen so far at Paris is more relaxed, more mature and still giving us the performances of the best gymnast in the world, as she looks to increase her gold tally.
While Elon Musk has described himself as ‘politically moderate’, his words and actions over the past few months suggest he is picking sides.
The Netflix anime Delicious in Dungeon reminds us that food can be highly political – and that ‘tradition’ can be manufactured.
From being banned on planes and hotels, to being considered a delicacy – the durian is truly perplexing. What’s behind its polarising nature?
Politicians and other influential actors are amplifying conspiratorial content – potentially contributing to increased distrust in the US political system.
In interviews, Chappell Roan speaks on the influences of drag on her visual and musical aesthetic. But can a cis woman be a drag queen?



















