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Media and the arts

Exploring the literary, digital and performative modes people use to create, communicate, challenge and express ideas

Nothing ever lasts

Celebrated author Benjamin Law has worked in the media industry for over a decade. He hates thinking of himself as a ‘diversity hire’. ‘I belong in this room,’ I told myself. I’m not a token – despite being called that so many times in my career that I’ve lost count. I’ve earned my place.

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Stadium

After Vegas

The National Rugby League’s inaugural Las Vegas Round attracted over 40,000 fans and showcased rugby league to Americans. To capitalise, the NRL should focus on awareness, celebrity involvement, American ownership, and expanding the women’s game says Griffith University’s Dr Jason Doyle.

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Taylor Swift Mathematics

A mathematical exploration of Taylor Swift’s music

A mathematical analysis of Taylor Swift’s music over time reveals an evolving lyrical diversity that reflects shifts in songwriting collaborations and highlights the intriguing intersections between mathematics and pop culture says mathematician Dr Nathan Garland.

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Audio cassette

Rewinding the times

Maybe you used them in your childhood? Maybe you gave your first teenage crush a carefully selected playlist recorded onto one or maybe you just recently learned about them through social media – the audio cassette.

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Gravy Day

Why do Australians celebrate “Gravy Day”?

You may have had gravy, but do you know how to make it? Sure. Gravy. Tasty. But what’s it got to do with Christmas? And why is it so significant that we now have Gravy Day? It all starts with Paul Kelly’s 1996 song, “How to Make Gravy”. Dr Ben Green explains.

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Nothing ever lasts

Celebrated author Benjamin Law has worked in the media industry for over a decade. He hates thinking of himself as a ‘diversity hire’. ‘I belong in this room,’ I told myself. I’m not a token – despite being called that so many times in my career that I’ve lost count. I’ve earned my place.

Read more
Stadium

After Vegas

The National Rugby League’s inaugural Las Vegas Round attracted over 40,000 fans and showcased rugby league to Americans. To capitalise, the NRL should focus on awareness, celebrity involvement, American ownership, and expanding the women’s game says Griffith University’s Dr Jason Doyle.

Read more
Taylor Swift Mathematics

A mathematical exploration of Taylor Swift’s music

A mathematical analysis of Taylor Swift’s music over time reveals an evolving lyrical diversity that reflects shifts in songwriting collaborations and highlights the intriguing intersections between mathematics and pop culture says mathematician Dr Nathan Garland.

Read more
Audio cassette

Rewinding the times

Maybe you used them in your childhood? Maybe you gave your first teenage crush a carefully selected playlist recorded onto one or maybe you just recently learned about them through social media – the audio cassette.

Read more
Gravy Day

Why do Australians celebrate “Gravy Day”?

You may have had gravy, but do you know how to make it? Sure. Gravy. Tasty. But what’s it got to do with Christmas? And why is it so significant that we now have Gravy Day? It all starts with Paul Kelly’s 1996 song, “How to Make Gravy”. Dr Ben Green explains.

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