Australian Open highlights fashion’s growing role in sport
The outfit worn on court by Naomi Osaka at the 2026 Australian Open has made global headlines, sparking discussion about athletes who express their identity through personal style. An RMIT expert unpacks the influence and public perceptions, particularly around gender and race, of fashion’s increasing prominence in the sporting world.
Australian Open raising the bar for live music integration
This year’s Australian Open (AO) will host an array of live music performances as a key part of the three-week event. An RMIT expert explains why this is an important platform for Australian artists amid ongoing challenges faced by the music and festival sector.
She lives for the applause: how Lady Gaga has maintained popularity
Pop star Lady Gaga returns to Australia for her much-anticipated The Mayhem Ball tour. She will perform five concerts in three cities, beginning in Melbourne on Friday 5 December. An RMIT expert explains how the performer’s vulnerability keeps her relevant with fans.
AI is generating a ‘Frankenstein-like’ product on stolen creative work
Creative industry representatives appearing at a senate inquiry last week gave evidence against Large Language Models (LLMs) having free and unrestricted access to Australian content. An RMIT expert explains how this could directly impact artists and the creative industry.
