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La Trobe Live

Back in a Bit: Episode Seven

This week the team looks at Tellale Games, Australian..

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Segment: The history of drag

With Ru Paul's Drag Race heading to Oz in 2020, Jessica..

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The Bored Room: Week Seven

Brought to you by Cody Mathieson-Lowe

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Segment: A Brief History of Netball

In this Back in a Bit segment, Alexia Mitchell tells the..

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politics & society

Written by: Yulia Fokina

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

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Alcohol consumption declines, but is it enough?Alcohol consumption declines, but is it 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
Written by: Josie Douglass

The election results we didn't expect.

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Australians still believe in the National PartyAustralians still believe in the National Party
Written by: Taylor Dawson

Find out what the policies of the Liberal, Labor and Greens..

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Part two: climate changePart two: climate change
Written by: Hannah Matchett

Part 3: How do we choose a winner?

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Common misconceptions: Choosing a winnerCommon misconceptions: Choosing a winner
Written by: Hannah Matchett

Part 2: Why must we vote?

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Common misconceptions: Australian and US votingCommon misconceptions: Australian and US voting

culture & lifestyle

Written by: Alex Morrison

Superheroes are taking over the film industry.

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From the sketchbook to the big screenFrom 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
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Hand-eye coordination is everything on the tennis court? But..

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Video: Blind tennis serving up a stormVideo: Blind tennis serving up a storm
Written by: Taylor Dawson

La Trobe academics sailed with the ADF.

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La Trobe aboard the HMAS CanberraLa Trobe aboard the HMAS Canberra
Written by: Faiza Sharif

The new tactics being employed to eradicate these pests.

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Government pledges $18 mil to battle fire antsGovernment pledges $18 mil to battle fire ants

sport

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
Written by: Ollie Nash

A new head coach could mean a new home.

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The precarious life of AFL assistant coachesThe precarious life of AFL assistant coaches
Written by: Caitlin Pilatti

Tara provides an insight into the world of opportunities.

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Tara Bonello: AFLW team managerTara Bonello: AFLW team manager
Written by: Liam Melrose

Australia select potentially best squad ever.

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Boomers shooting for World Cup goldBoomers shooting for World Cup gold
Written by: Tricia-Marie Mifsud

Geelong's newest draftee has big shoes to fill.

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I am Oscar Brownless, not BillyI am Oscar Brownless, not Billy
Written by: Cody Mathieson-Lowe

Basketball star Kyle Adnam is back playing where he grew up

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Kyle Adnam: Rise like a phoenixKyle Adnam: Rise like a phoenix
Written by: Aidan O'Carroll

Bines unexpected change of career.

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Patrick Bines: From basketballer to AFL playerPatrick Bines: From basketballer to AFL player

media

Written by: Hannah Matchett

Scott shares insight into three diverse careers

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Elfy Scott: Writer, model, journalistElfy Scott: Writer, model, journalist
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A glimpse inside The Age's newsroom.

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Michelle Griffin: The ethical duty of journalismMichelle Griffin: The ethical duty of journalism
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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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Interviewing 101: Nat Fyfe’s cape ofInterviewing 101: Nat Fyfe’s cape of bravado
Written by: Molly Edwards

Fiery conflict in interview shows importance of a..

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Interviewing 101: “We’ll burn you..Interviewing 101: “We’ll burn you out”

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