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Animals get depressed too

Like humans, animals have the capacity to experience depression, writes Lucille Sadek.

Festival becomes immersive

This year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival is challenging conventional theatre styles, writes Jordan Drummond.

Top ten Aussie stereotypes

The thong-wearing, beer-drinking bogan isn’t the only Australian stereotype. Lauren Bordin lists ten of our most distinct personalities.

Understanding gender labels

#GenderQueer and #GenderFluid are the newest additions to the hashtag lexicon. Lindsey Martin asks if we really understand their significance.

Make ethical purchases

More than 50 per cent of Australian-made clothing is created unethically, writes Lucille Sadek.

Are you okay?

With over 65,000 suicide attempts annually, thousands of families are facing losses of loved ones, writes Taylah Burrows.

‘Dear Fat People’ slammed

Nicole Arbour’s YouTube clip has received worldwide condemnation. Tiyana Matliovski asks if we’re being too politically correct.

Honeymoons for the pregnant

Babymoons can be a positive experience for expecting parents, provided they consider the risks, writes Taylah Burrows.

No more hidden sugar in beer

An Australian brewery has announced plans to include nutritional information on all of its beer bottles, writes Kathleen O’Connor.

MSFW: Miranda Dix

upstart will be profiling emerging designers from Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. Tijan Biner speaks with Miranda Dix.

MSFW: Bella McGoldrick

upstart will be profiling emerging designers from Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. Jordan Drummond speaks with Bella McGoldrick.

MSFW: Gabrielle Brown

upstart will be profiling emerging designers from Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. Jordan Drummond speaks with Gabrielle Brown.

Book to film success

An increase in book to film adaptations has seen a spike in box office hits and book sales, writes Taylah Burrows.

MSFW: Vincent Li

upstart will be profiling emerging designers from Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. Jordan Drummond speaks to Vincent Li.

A fashion insider’s guide to MSFW

In the lead up to Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, Jordan Drummond speaks to an Australian stylist about this year’s event.

Homeless need tampons

Food, clothes and shelter are essentials for any person. Erica Jolly discusses the hidden struggles of homeless women.

Clean cut, clean start

A haircut can’t change your life, but it might change your mindset. David Allegretti speaks to the Streets Barber about his involvement with the homeless.

Melbourne food truck wonderland

Tonight is the opening of Melbourne’s first food truck venue, Tiyana Matliovski gives you a sneak peek.