ICS in the Media

Latest media appearances

  • The Conversation published a piece authored by Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Should you be checking your kid’s phone? How to know when your child is ready for ‘phone privacy’'. Syndicated by Mirage News (opens in a new window) (and 3 others. Dr Orlando was also interviewed regarding this by ABC Online (opens in a new window) and 720 ABC Perth.
  • In further coverage, Architecture and Design (opens in a new window) republished an article co-authored by Associate Professor Stephen Healy, School of Social Sciences, and the Institute for Culture and Society, titled ‘When homes already hit 40°C inside, it’s better to draw on residents’ local know-how than plan for climate change from above’. Originally published by The Conversation.
  • 702 ABC Sydney interviewed Professor Philippa Collin, Institute for Culture and Society; Young and Resilient Research Centre; and Translational Health Research Institute, to discuss the Whitlam Institute’s annual What Matters? Writing Competition and her research looking at past years and what has mattered to young Australians over the years. Syndicated by ABC Central Coast NSW and 1233 ABC Newcastle.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article co-authored by Associate Professor Stephen Healy, School of Social Sciences and Institute for Culture and Society, titled ‘When homes already hit 40°C inside, it’s better to draw on residents’ local know-how than plan for climate change from above’. Syndicated by Yahoo News Australia (opens in a new window) and 7 others.
  • The Age (opens in a new window) published a piece titled 'How the MCG became one of the world’s greatest live-music stadiums'. Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald (opens in a new window) and 3 others.
  • In further coverage, ABC Radio National replayed an interview with PhD candidate, Lisa Portolan, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding how to maintain privacy and safety while using dating apps.
  • ABC Radio National interviewed PhD candidate, Lisa Portolan, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding how to maintain privacy and safety while using dating apps.
  • In further coverage, Australian Daily Bulletin (opens in a new window) republished a piece authored by PhD candidate, Lisa Portolan, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'A Fool in Love is delightfully ridiculous and sharp-witted: social satire at its finest'. Originally published by The Conversation.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published a piece authored by PhD candidate, Lisa Portolan, Institute for Culture and Society, titled ‘A Fool in Love is delightfully ridiculous and sharp-witted: social satire at its finest'. Syndicated by Johansen (opens in a new window) and one other.
  • In continuing coverage, CNN (opens in a new window) published an article titled ‘Messi’s ‘miracle’ return stirs Chinese anger and conspiracy theories’. Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • n further coverage, Business World Online (opens in a new window) republished an article authored by Dr Adam Daniel, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Reality Bites at 30: why the Gen X classic still stands up today'Syndicated by Profit Insider Hub. Originally published by The Conversation.
  • NineToday interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding a new program developed by the Black Dog Institute being trialled at a number of schools, teaching students how to keep their screen time under control.
  • SBS TV (opens in a new window) reported that the festivities and traditions of the Lunar New Year have been embraced by more Australians every year. AdjunctAssociate Professor Shanthi Robertson, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Further coverage by SBS (opens in a new window).
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article authored by Dr Adam Daniel, School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Reality Bites at 30: why the Gen X classic still stands up today'Syndicated by Foreign Affairs NZ (opens in a new window).
  • OpenForum (opens in a new window) published an article authored by Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Lionel Messi: The man who fell to Earth in Hong Kong'.
  • Social News.XYZ (opens in a new window) reported that children routinely interact with people they don’t know online and respond with caution when approached, but they want tech companies and governments to do more to keep them safe according to preliminary research findings released on Safer Internet Day. The research was conducted by the Young and Resilient Research Centre at Western Sydney University and Save the Children. Professor Amanda Third, Co-Director, Young and Resilient Research Centre, and Institute for Culture and Society andTranslational Health Research Institute, is quoted. Syndicated by Mirage News (opens in a new window) and 18 others. Also covered by Euronews (opens in a new window), Phys.org (opens in a new window), BNN Breaking (opens in a new window), Khmer Times (opens in a new window) and 60 others.
  • The New York Times published a piece titled ‘In Australia and New Zealand, Barefoot Is a Way of Life’. Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by DNYUZ and 4 others.
  • 105.7 ABC Darwin discussed banning phones in schools and spoke to Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, on how to prevent smartphone addiction.
  • In continuing coverage, Channel 7 Melbourne interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding what parents can do to ensure the safety of children online when they share photos and milestones on their social media profiles. Syndicated across the Seven News Network.
  • In further coverage, Architecture and Design (opens in a new window) republished a piece authored by Dr Thomas Longden, Institute for Culture and Society and the Urban Transformations Research Centre, titled, ‘Renewable projects are getting built faster – but there’s even more need for speed’. Originally published by The Conversation. Also covered by pv Magazine Australia (opens in a new window), EcoGeneration (opens in a new window).
  • In further coverage, AuManufacturing (opens in a new window) republished an article authored by Dr Thomas Longden, Institute for Culture and Society and Urban Transformations Research Centre, titled, 'Renewable projects are getting built faster – but there’s even more need for speed'. Syndicated by Energy Source and Distribution (opens in a new window). Originally published by The Conversation.
  • 105.7 ABC Darwin interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, to discuss parents buying children their first mobile phones.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published a piece authored by Dr Thomas Longden, Institute for Culture and Society and Urban Transformations Research Centre, titled, 'Renewable projects are getting built faster – but there’s even more need for speed'. Syndicated by Mirage News (opens in a new window) and 2 others. Also covered by Tech Xplore (opens in a new window) and 3 others.
  • Channel 7 Sydney interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding what parents can do to ensure the safety of children online when they share photos and milestones on their social media profiles. Syndicated across Seven Network.
  • SBS TV (opens in a new window) published an article titled 'Are these Australia's most culturally diverse schools? The answer's not so simple'. Professor Megan Watkins, School of Education and Institute Fellow, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • 2SER (opens in a new window) interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, on the changing landscape for corporate sponsorship in Australia’s sport and arts scenes.
  • The Age (opens in a new window) published an article titled 'The ‘eventists’ who go to the Open – but don’t watch the tennis'. Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted. Syndicated by The Sydney Morning Herald (opens in a new window) and 3 others.
  • SBS News (opens in a new window) interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, and spoke with Biwa Kwan about how the war in Gaza has impacted what's been happening at the Asian Cup.
  • ABC Online (opens in a new window) reported on the financial impact on women when they have children. Dr Sheree Gregory, School of Business, is quoted.
  • 702 ABC Sydney interviewed Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, regarding mobile phones and digital wellbeing. Syndicated across the New South Wales ABC network.
  • The Limited Times (opens in a new window) published an article titled ‘What was the first Chinatown? The conflictive history hidden in the world's Chinatowns’. Distinguished Professor Ien Ang, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted.
  • SBS TV (opens in a new window) reported on geopolitical issues surrounding football's Asian Cup. Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, is quoted regarding wealthy countries in the Middle East - including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates - who are emerging as new forces in global sport.
  • 774 ABC Melbourne interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding the Australian Open 2024. Syndicated across the ABC Victoria Radio News Network.
  • 2CC Talking Canberra reported that new data has revealed children as young as 14 have used dating apps. Dr Joanne Orlando, School of Education and Institute for Culture and Society, is featured. Also covered by Nova 91.9.
  • 702 ABC Sydney interviewed PhD candidate, Lisa Portolan, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding dating apps and increased activity in January.
  • 936 ABC Hobart interviewed Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, regarding cricket fads and changes. Syndicated by ABC Northern Tasmania.
  • BBC Radio 4 interviewed Dr Thomas Longden, Institute for Culture and Society and Urban Transformations Research Centre, regarding summer bushfires in Australia. Syndicated by WBEZ-FM (Radio) and 4 additional stations.
  • The Conversation (opens in a new window) published an article authored by Emeritus Professor David Rowe, Institute for Culture and Society, titled 'Half-watched TV and part-heard radio: summer Test cricket is steeped in nostalgia, but these ‘traditions’ have short histories'. Syndicated by Sunraysia Daily (print) and 12 additional sources.