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The Rise Of ‘Fangirl Feminism’ And Pop Culture Activism
In the last decade, we’ve witnessed feminism’s rebrand in real time. What was traditionally considered the domain of 'angry, man-hating, hairy-armpitted extremists', is now a mainstream ideology.
Popular recording artists have played a huge part in the cultural reimagining of what it means to be a feminist, and destigmatising a label once considered toxic. These artists frequently centre a woman’s lived experience, call out sexism and double standards, and shine a light on harmful gendered expectations and behaviours.
This Drag Queen Wants To Pay Your Bills
A Melbourne drag queen’s act of kindness has kicked off a social movement that sees strangers paying the bills of people who have been financially disadvantaged due to coronavirus.
‘I Talked Someone Out Of Killing Me Then Rang Myself An Ambulance’
A Melbourne man says it's a miracle he's still alive, as he recounted the terrifying night he somehow convinced his attacker to stop stabbing him.
These Guys Made A ‘Saucebot’ For Their Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
Forget the debate about onions on the top or bottom. This sauce dispensing robot wants to know: ketchup, mustard, or both?
The Self-Taught Man Behind Melbourne’s Best Lights Show
A 21-year-old Melbourne man has taken his Christmas light display to the next level with tricks he taught himself online -- and it’s even caught the attention of his favourite DJ.
Community’s Desperate Search After Pet Goats Stolen From Chocolate Factory
Residents in the Yarra Valley have banded together in the hunt to find three beloved pet goats who were stolen from the local chocolaterie on Christmas Day.
Buried Six-Feet Under: The Wartime Secret Behind Family Super Bike
A Melbourne owner of a rare Triumph motorcycle went to incredible lengths to save it from war -- now its story is finally being told.
Locals Overjoyed As Army Drops In To Lend A Hand Ahead Of Cricket Match
A bushfire-affected town in East Gippsland got a pleasant surprise on the weekend when an Army chopper responded to their cheeky request to dry the pitch ahead of the local match.
Bring Back The True Aussie Bogan
Harmlessly celebrated as a larrikin hero and adored the world over, the once innocent ‘bogan’ has evolved into something more sinister.