Staff writer Syed gives the lowdown on his picks from this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival.

Prefer collecting merchandise, learning trivia, binge watching, cosplaying, sports enthusiasm or reading? Every hobby you’ve held onto or regret deeply is part of a bigger fandom subculture, where did it originate?

Exploring critical issues shaping Australia's geo-political region. This series provides insightful weekly discussions on regional events, and offers resources for deeper exploration.

Last weeks news brought to you this morning. Better late than never!

Last weeks news brought to you this morning. Better late than never!

As 10,000+ athletes begin competing on the most watched televised sports event in the world (at an incredibly inconvenient time for us Australians considering the 8-hour time difference), history is being made.

Last week’s headlines include Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bizarre presidential campaign, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing amid violent protests and major riots in the UK sparked by misinformation, while Australia raised its terrorism threat level.

The TV Girl Gig (reviewed!!)

In an effort to better understand Radio Monash’s history, Vice President Sarah Stancombe reached out to Radio Monash alumni to better understand an event colloquially known amongst the community as “The Walkout”. 

From Vogue writing an article on how Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers’ made sweat Summer’s biggest new accessory to uncountable Substack posts and YouTube video essays, ‘Challengers’ is seemingly at the tip of everyone’s tongue.

Welcome to the first-ever summary article for the Feature Festival series!

For a blend of vintage authenticity and sharp social commentary, dive into Dear Misses’ discography and explore "Bluesadelic" - a dynamic mix of garage, blues, rock, and psychedelia. Their latest single, "1% Suckers," critiques financial elitism with raw rhythms and nostalgic analogue synths.

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The Beaches Gig (reviewed!)

The lead up to Pandemonium Rocks was definitely a rocky one, but if you're a fan of rock and rolling this feature festival article is the one for you!

Feature Festivals fourth ultra-cool article, featuring Ultra Australia! (see what I did there, I do it like six more times in my article, so if you liked it get reading!!)

Australian festival goers are reeling from a wave of cancellations sweeping the nation's vibrant music scene. This fourth article delves into the downfall of festivals so many of us looked forward to.

Radio Monash Vice President Sarah reviews and reflects on her good friend Louis’ newest comedy project - the second iteration of his Gen Z Comedy Talent O-Rama, for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) 2024.