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From cult following to mainstream phenomenon: Anime and the artists of Animaga Expo
Why this obsession? Why are we so mesmerised by Japanese culture, and what explains this fascination with anime? People drawing on the...
Patrick Lyne
Sep 154 min read


MIFF International Shorts 2025: Rejecting Environment, Embracing Nature
The International Shorts at this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) are laden with themes of nature and environment, but...
Jessica Chloe Djendria
Sep 87 min read


Navigating Culture and Fashion in Melbourne
Growing up with an Italian background in Melbourne, I knew exactly what clothes were ‘woggy.’ Whether it was chunky Nike sneakers or...
Eva Rendina
Sep 44 min read


The emergence of cultural diversity in the Australian music scene
As a country with a range of multicultural neighbors, Australia was bound to receive influences from every direction, turning into a hub...
Jessica Chloe Djendria
Aug 114 min read


Are we under the spell of the moon?
Have you ever lain awake at night, unable to sleep, or feeling more emotional than usual, and looked outside to see a full moon? Credit:...
Nicole Manolitsas
Aug 75 min read


Meet your new favourite local label, Milkbar
Meet your new favourite local label, Milkbar. If you’ve scoured the web searching for small inner Melbourne clothing before, you’ve...
Vic Bailey
Jul 106 min read


Australian creators take the spotlight at Oz Comic-Con
Though Melbourne is Australia’s arts capital, opportunities for local creators are few and far between. However, events like Oz Comic-Con...
Patrick Lyne
Jul 24 min read


Are Content Creators the New Faces of Journalism?
She used to tell stories over mukbangs on YouTube, now she’s reporting from a federal courtroom in New York, covering one of the biggest...
Parvati Dinesh
May 283 min read


The Labubu Craze: A Masterclass in Capitalism
Labubu mania has taken the internet by storm. More than just a simple hyper fixation, the cute monster's retailer, 'Pop Mart', has struck...
Evan Fleming
May 213 min read


The Correspondent: A Gripping Tale of Uncomfortable Truths
The Correspondent , directed by Kriv Stenders, tells the story of the former war correspondent Peter Greste, who was detained in Cairo on...
Jessica Chloe Djendria
May 163 min read


The $2 million esports tournament: Intel Extreme Masters 2025
Colossal crowds, deafening chanting and drunk Australians. I was almost convinced I was at the AFL. The Intel Extreme Masters event...
Patrick Lyne
May 147 min read


New Metro Auto Photo Booth Arrives on RMIT’s Bowen Street
Bowen Street is home to Metro Auto Photo’s newest black-and-white photo booth. The booth has been installed in anticipation of the...
Bennett Davy
May 122 min read


Met Gala 2025: Celebrating Black Dandyism
Adorned with daffodils from head to toe, the Metropolitan Museum of Art transformed into a floral fantasy as it welcomed guests onto a...
Anthea Kalathas
May 92 min read


Behind the ring lights: inside the troubling world of “kidfluencers”
On April 9, Netflix premiered a new documentary on child influencing, or “kidfluencing”. Over three episodes, the docuseries uncovers the...
Nicole Manolitsas
Apr 244 min read


RMIT Students Showcase Indie Game at Major Video Games Expo
One of few gaming exhibitions in Melbourne, The Game Expo (TGX) is an important event for local indie game developers, providing a...
Patrick Lyne
Apr 162 min read


The Real Harm of Reality TV: Married at First Sight Sensationalising Abuse
Reality TV is known to be highly produced and edited content that profits off controversies and drama, both on screen and off. (Credit:...
Anthea Kalathas
Apr 82 min read


Revved up and ready to race: Drive to Survive and social media boost F1 excitement
In the first episode of Netflix’s hit docuseries, Formula 1: Drive to Survive , drivers are compared to fighter pilots. They are...
Raia Flinos
Mar 214 min read


Iconic Melbourne music venue 'The Gaso' to close
Collingwood’s iconic Melbourne music venue, The Gasometer Hotel (The Gaso), is set to close its doors at the end of March. Known by...
Molly Inglis
Mar 192 min read


A Night with Good Music at The Old Bar, Fitzroy
On Thursday, February 6, I clocked off work at 7:15 PM, ready to dive into Northside New Wave , Good Music’s latest event at The Old Bar...
Aisha Ambesi
Feb 153 min read


Faces of Melbourne: Martin ‘Louie’ Mayfield
Meet Martin Louie Mayfield, he's been selling The Big Issue for 28 years at Southern Cross Station, this is the Faces of Melbourne.
Lucy Slevison
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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