Fashion in the age of the algorithm

TikTok and Instagram are speeding up fashion like never before, fuelling micro-trends, driving fast-fashion sales, and leaving individuality behind.Continue readingFashion in the age of the algorithm

A decade for Dane: celebrating ten years of Clarkey’s Rugby League Column

There is one thing that social media and rugby league have in common: they never stop. And if there is anyone that could agree with that statement more, it is Dane Clarke (or Clarkey). Clarkey is an avid rugby league supporter, a passionate Gold Coast Titans fan, and he also has a major presence on social media, with multiple accounts across various platforms. And this year he is celebrating the tenth anniversary of his main platform, ‘Clarkey’s Rugby League Column’.Continue readingA decade for Dane: celebrating ten years of Clarkey’s Rugby League Column

Sunflowers at sunset: an aMAZEing experience

Majura Valley Farm recently opened its doors for a colourful and vibrant experience of a sunflower maze. This one of a kind attraction allowed guests to wander through a beautiful field of sunflowers, eat local treats, and take some amazing pictures.Continue readingSunflowers at sunset: an aMAZEing experience

Full-time politician, part-time TikToker: how Mark Parton is connecting with Canberra

When the world went into lockdown due to COVID-19, Mark Parton took it upon himself to find other ways to relay his messages and policies as the ACT election neared in 2020. Being a “doorknocker from hell”, Mark ventured into other communication channels including Instagram and TikTok to connect with those who support him but also people who are unaware of who he is and what he stands for.Continue readingFull-time politician, part-time TikToker: how Mark Parton is connecting with Canberra

What are political parties doing on Instagram this election?

Social media has become one of the most important tools for Australian political parties, allowing them to both increase their own reputation and diminish their opponents’. With just over a month until the 2022 Federal Election, how are the four major parties using Instagram to attract votes in 2022?Continue readingWhat are political parties doing on Instagram this election?