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La Trobe Live

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Video: Fertility in elite sport

Nat Medhurst chats to Alexia Mitchell.

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The Bored Room: Spiderman

A geek in a tie deep dives into fan theories, pop culture,..

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Video: Aussie mental health facts

Jess looks at mental health in Australian society.

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politics & society

Written by: Caitlin Pilatti

The support and tools every man should utilise.

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New strategies to target men’s mentalNew strategies to target men’s mental health
Written by: Becky Steepe

New rental laws to improve renters quality of life

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New Vic rental laws to benefit tenantsNew Vic rental laws to benefit tenants
Written by: Ollie Nash

Meat barbequing could be a thing of the past.

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Plant-based meat: An Aussie cash cow?Plant-based meat: An Aussie cash cow?
Written by: Alex Morrison

First openly gay Australian footballer addresses Folau's

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Andy Brennan: Everyone wants to be acceptedAndy Brennan: Everyone wants to be accepted
Written by: Yulia Fokina

A new word of alcohol dependency is “sober curious”.

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Oz alcohol consumption declines. But enough?Oz alcohol consumption declines. But enough?
Written by: Becky Steepe

Climate change activism group hits Australia

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Who are Extinction Rebellion Australia?Who are Extinction Rebellion Australia?
Written by: Clodie Veyrac

The day a Korean family went for a walk and never returned.

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Thae Yong-ho: North Korean Ambassador to defectorThae Yong-ho: North Korean Ambassador to defector
Written by: Ollie Nash

Only 135 paramedics were offered work in Victoria in 2019.

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Paramedic graduates struggle to find workParamedic graduates struggle to find work
Written by: Alex Morrison

Anti-doping protests aren’t straightforward

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Horton: Walking the protest tightropeHorton: Walking the protest tightrope
Written by: Sean Carroll

Are we being silently influenced?

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Explainer: Chinese soft power in AustraliaExplainer: Chinese soft power in Australia

culture & lifestyle

Written by: Katerina Koteska

A helping hand in achieving your goals.

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Life coach: “It’s the best thing”Life coach: “It’s the best thing”
Written by: Yulia Fokina

Photographers talk about the future of cameras.

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Are DSLR cameras about to become extinct?Are DSLR cameras about to become extinct?
Written by: Hannah Matchett

The insights from the larges contemporary circus production.

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Rowenna Dunn: Her Cirque du Soleil journeyRowenna Dunn: Her Cirque du Soleil journey
Written by: Alex Morrison

Superheroes are taking over the film industry.

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Comics: From the sketchbook to the big screenComics: From the sketchbook to the big screen
Written by: Katerina Koteska

Minimisation is key, not perfection.

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Living waste-free is a protest, not an illusionLiving waste-free is a protest, not an illusion
Written by: Monique Naumovski

Humble, cheap and good – the true ingredients to success.

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Preston Market’s icon: hot jam donutsPreston Market’s icon: hot jam donuts
Written by: Becky Steepe

The changing travel writing industry.

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Joe Cummings: Writing to travelJoe Cummings: Writing to travel
Written by: Katerina Koteska

Can an online presence help grow your brand?

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The holistic approach to online marketingThe holistic approach to online marketing
Written by: Clodie Veyrac

A new interactive way to teach.

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Virtual Reality: More than a gaming gadgetVirtual Reality: More than a gaming gadget
Written by: Heath Sheahan

Australia in a podcasting boom.

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No Joke: Melbourne’s comedy podcasting sceneNo Joke: Melbourne’s comedy podcasting scene

sport

Written by: Alex Morrison

Athletes have been defying the odds for decades.

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Will sports records ever be unbreakable?Will sports records ever be unbreakable?
Written by: Ollie Nash

What can the AFLW learn from past sports negotiations?

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Are lockouts good for sports?Are lockouts good for sports?
Written by: Ryan Long

Young Paralympian inspiring many

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Emily Beecroft: Road to TokyoEmily Beecroft: Road to Tokyo
Written by: Liam Melrose

Tasmania’s bid for another elite sporting team.

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Ending the Apple Isle sport droughtEnding the Apple Isle sport drought
Written by: Alex Morrison

QUT was the first university to grant esports scholarships.

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Esports: Hobby to high-paid career option?Esports: Hobby to high-paid career option?
Written by: Ryan Long

Jackson’s insight on AFL umpiring journey

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Umpire Patrick Jackson: Best seats in the houseUmpire Patrick Jackson: Best seats in the house
Written by: Katerina Koteska

Running helps our heart and mind.

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Anyone can run a marathonAnyone can run a marathon
Written by: Hugh Fitzpatrick

Carlton’s 2016 recruit is a familiar name down at the..

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Kerr family legacy lives on at Carlton F.C.Kerr family legacy lives on at Carlton F.C.
Written by: Matthew Dunlop

The highs and lows of motor racing.

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Ryan How: The fastest 17-year-old in AustraliaRyan How: The fastest 17-year-old in Australia
Written by: Nicholas Sacco

Temple ready to take next step in swimming career.

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Matthew Temple: Rising up the swimming ranksMatthew Temple: Rising up the swimming ranks

media

Written by: Yulia Fokina

Profession insights from an experienced newspaper editor.

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Paul Tatnell: Fifteen years in journalismPaul Tatnell: Fifteen years in journalism
Written by: Hannah Matchett

Scott shares insight into three diverse careers

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Elfy Scott: Writer, model, journalistElfy Scott: Writer, model, journalist
Written by: Fiona Villella

A glimpse inside The Age's newsroom.

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Michelle Griffin: The ethical duty of journalismMichelle Griffin: The ethical duty of journalism
Written by: Fiona Villella

Enker explains the difficulties of being a freelancer.

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Debi Enker’s remarkable journalism journeyDebi Enker’s remarkable journalism journey
Written by: Meg Kennedy

Gender parity in the Australian film and TV industry.

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Directing change in the Australian film industryDirecting change in the Australian film industry
Written by: Allanah Sciberras

Media experts question the lack of diversity in news

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Tackling cultural bias in Australian newsTackling cultural bias in Australian news
Written by: Allanah Sciberras

Can truth-seeking compromise ethics?

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When is investigative journalism unethical?When is investigative journalism unethical?
Written by: Hannah Matchett

Journalists shed light on freelancing in today's media..

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The future of freelance journalismThe future of freelance journalism
Written by: Heath Sheahan

Sean Evans’ YouTube show, Hot Ones, spices up the..

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Interviewing 101: Terry Crews Hot Ones interview..Interviewing 101: Terry Crews Hot Ones interview two
Written by: Jack Veal

Two footballers discuss their similar careers.

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New strategies to target men’s mental health

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Will sports records ever be unbreakable?

Athletes have been defying the odds for decades.

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Are lockouts good for sports?

What can the AFLW learn from past sports negotiations?

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Life coach: “It’s the best thing”

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