Joel Hargreaves discusses the importance of bringing the Diwali festival to the local community of Mernda.
Diwali set to light up Mernda
How much is that puppy in the window?
Victoria needs new laws to abolish puppy farms, not to endorse them, writes Joel Hargreaves.
Long live the music video
Modern day accessibility has made music videos as popular as ever, writes Joel Hargreaves.
SportsUp – 2014 AFL Grand Final
Join Luke Costin, Liam O’Callaghan and Joel Hargreaves for the final week of SportsUp’s 2014 AFL Finals coverage as they preview the grand final.
There’s more to Nickelback than meets the ear
The world needs to move beyond the sound-shaming and give Nickelback a break, writes Joel Hargreaves.
When a band isn’t a band anymore…
Joel Hargreaves discusses if bands should change their name after the lead singer departs.
Frosty’s chance
Joel Hargreaves discusses why Ford driver Mark Winterbottom must win the 2014 V8 Supercars championship.
Speeding penalties on the decline
Joel Hargreaves discusses how V8 Supercar drivers have adapted quickly to an influx of pit lane penalties.
On a mission for Mia
Joel Hargreaves explores the little-known Joubert Syndrome, and how more awareness has the potential to change lives.
Why d’ohn’t we call it a day?
Joel Hargreaves discusses how after 25 years on the television, The Simpsons should consider retirement.
Fast fashion fever sweeps Melbourne
Global retail giant H&M arrived in Melbourne on the weekend but is it here to stay? Joel Hargreaves investigates.
How does your rooftop garden grow?
Joel Hargreaves explores the trend of productive rooftops gardens and if they could be successful in Melbourne.
Top eight reasons you should try fantasy football
Joel Hargreaves thinks that people who aren’t playing fantasy football are missing all the fun.
Long live album artwork
With the rise of the digital music era, Joel Hargreaves discusses how this flood of music has affected album artwork and graphic artists.
Music lovers show continued faith in vinyl
Vinyl sales increased by 77 per cent in 2013, and Joel Hargreaves talks to the owners of Heartland Records about how this resurgence has affected small business.
Meet the new upstart team
Please help us welcome yet another editorial team here at upstart.
Meet the new upstart team
Please help us welcome yet another editorial team here at upstart.
Welcome to the blogosphere
A big welcome to the 200 new bloggers who have set up sites in the last week as part of a first-year journalism assignment at La Trobe University. And check out the every-growing #TEJ2013 blog roll.
NRL WAG-tastic display
It was all about gold sequins, pant suits and Steven Khalil at this year’s NRL Dally M best and fairest awards, writes Emily Gook.