‘Almost Famous’ Podcast: 10 Things We Learned
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From Brad Pitt almost starring as Russell Hammond to all-nighters in New York City, here are 10 highlights from Origins: Almost Famous Turns Twenty
Australian Cults: The Grim, The Bad And The Ugly. Pt. One, The Family
Posted in: Culture Features premiumBelow is Part One of our multi-part series on Australian cults, a look into the grim, bad, and ugly utopian communities which decorate Australia's history. First up is The Family, lead by the late Anne Hamilton Byrne.
Could a New Swine Flu Strain Mean a Second Pandemic?
Posted in: Culture FeaturesThe measures to stop a flu outbreak are the same as those used to slow a coronavirus. “So in theory,” says one expert, “we’ve never been more prepared”
‘I’ll Be Gone in the Dark’: A Golden State Killer Docuseries That Highlights Survivors
Posted in: Culture FeaturesHBO’s series based on Michelle McNamara’s book is about her hunt for a killer — and the women who refused to be broken by him
The Price of Isolation
Posted in: Culture FeaturesAmerica faces a hidden epidemic of loneliness that may make us more vulnerable to the pandemic
The Power of Black Lives Matter
Posted in: Culture FeaturesHow the movement that’s changing America was built and where it goes next
Racism in Porn Industry Under Scrutiny Amid Nationwide Protests
Posted in: Culture FeaturesBlack performers are paid less, hired less, and have to deal with racist, yet popular, tropes — but now, some are pushing for change
Rolling Stone’s Roadies: A Guide to the Blue Mountains
Posted in: Culture FeaturesPlanning a weekend roadie for your next trip out of the city? The Blue Mountains region is not just your parent’s favourite weekend getaway anymore
Tear Gas Is Way More Dangerous Than Police Let On — Especially During the Pandemic
Posted in: Culture FeaturesThe chemical agent also seeps into homes, contaminates food, furniture, skin and surfaces, and can cause long-term lung damage
How to Spot Misinformation During George Floyd Protests
Posted in: Culture FeaturesAs protests rage across the world, misinformation is spreading faster than ever. Don’t get fooled by fake news
