How to make your swimsuit last longer
To beat the heat, Australians will often spend their summer by the ocean and pool, though few realise how rapidly chlorine, salt and sun can breakdown their swimwear. An RMIT expert explains why, and shares tips on how to maintain the quality and longevity of your swimsuit.
Money lessons to teach your children at every age
Financial literacy is a commonly overlooked life skill, though it plays a crucial role in shaping children’s future decisions from their first car to planning for retirement. An RMIT expert shares age‑appropriate concepts and practical ways parents and carers can build money skills from childhood through to early adulthood.
Victoria’s transition to contactless payment on public transport a tap in the right direction
The Victorian Government is in its final testing phase for the long-awaited transition to a tap-and-go system, where passengers can use bank cards or smartphones to pay for public transport. An RMIT expert explains what the shift means for passengers and if it will ease pressure on the state’s growing transport system.
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.
New hate speech laws must balance free speech and protection
Parliament has been recalled early to debate the Labor government’s new hate speech bill. An RMIT expert says questions remain about how to protect communities without limiting free speech, and explains why careful enforcement and broader protections are critical.
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.
Age-led social media bans are not enough to prevent harm
Is the federal government’s social media ban for under 16’s enough to reduce digital harm? An RMIT expert argues that age limits alone miss the real risk - platforms designed to keep young people engaged – and that Australia should prioritise evidence-based, design-led regulation to build safer digital environments.
The challenges with Greg Lynn's retrial
Greg Lynn this week successfully appealed against his conviction and sentence for the murder of camper Carol Clay in March 2020. An RMIT criminology expert explains the challenges of a new trial.
