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Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: 9905 8174

Address: Level 1, Campus Centre, Monash University, Clayton 3800 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 We may be witnessing an inflection point where the established political order can no longer be sustained, and a period of reconstruction begins. It is in this context that ‘Sleepy Joe’ may yet become one of America’s most transformative leaders. Trump is fired, with two months’ notice. So, what kind of president will Joe Biden be? In this piece written just before the election, Jack Hunt shares an insightful historical perspective, arguing that COVID has presented Biden th...e opportunity for significant social reform. Read ‘The Case for Biden’ below: https://issuu.com/lotswife/docs/ed6/s/11286810

24.01.2022 There is a lot happening in Australia and around the world. We are keen to hear from you on a range of important issues. For ideas on topics, feel free to check out this list of prompts created by our content editors: https://docs.google.com//1m5PvKanOvJGLl0C4T1Ep6Nm2Hr/edit SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 3 MAY!... SUBMIT AT: linktr.ee/LotsWife

23.01.2022 "The term ‘climate change’ has lost its potency, as the masses of articles scattered across the media dilute the importance and urgency of its message. Climate change has become a complication for the future, rather than the problem of today." Natasha Schapova drops a lot of truth bombs in this thoughtful essay, breaking down Sir David Attenborough's latest. Read "Scaling Down a Life on Our Planet - What Effect Can One Person Have on Climate Change?"... https://issuu.com/lotswife/docs/ed6/s/11286757

21.01.2022 "It's been almost eight / months since we spoke like this. We let our masks / drop; I've really missed those cracks in your teeth" A 'poisoned and polished' golf course reclaimed by the public. A couple reunited. In this touching poem, Creative Editor Milly Downing muses on reclaiming nature and reclaiming human connection. Read 'Thornbury Golf Course' below:... https://issuu.com/lotswife/docs/ed6/s/11286857 See more

18.01.2022 "Your phone and laptop will have a constant stream of notifications, emails and messages that transform into a mountain of responsibilities and demands. Embrace it. With the pandemic being seemingly endless, it is what will keep you sane while simultaneously driving you insane." If you could write to your pre-pandemic self, what would you say? Well, other than "invest in Zoom"? Xenia Sanut shares her letter in this thoughtful and bittersweet piece, revealing everything she ha...s learned these last nine months. Read "Dear Pre-Pandemic Me" below: https://issuu.com/lotswife/docs/ed6/s/11286760

15.01.2022 Join us as we give a brief overview of our sixth edition and the impending American Presidential Election.

14.01.2022 Come join us for our edition 2 reading which starts in Wholefoods in a few minutes.

12.01.2022 Lot's Wife is accepting political cartoons! If you have the creative spark and a box of crayons handy, please send us your work at [email protected]. Here's one featured in Edition 6. Note: the post is satirical, and should not be viewed as representative of the magazine’s official stance - opinions expressed are the artist's alone [Image description: A cartoon rocket ship circles Venus, with a banner flying behind it stating 'What's better than one Monash degree? Two Monash degrees'. The caption for the image reads, 'Following the discovery of life on Venus, Monash have already offered to fly interplanetary students to Australia...']

09.01.2022 Join our Lot's Wife Contributors Facebook group for more information about submissions, prompts, and other details about upcoming editions. You can join the group here; https://www.facebook.com/groups/2909373266053645

05.01.2022 Check out Weng Yi Wong's recent theatre review of FANGIRLS which is showing at the Arts Centre Melbourne until 9 May. Read more at: https://lotswife.com.au/theatre-review-fangirls-arts-centr/

03.01.2022 Join us today at 12pm for our Edition 2 reading. Come along to hear from our contributors and learn more about our upcoming editions.

02.01.2022 To me, that is what I hope to accomplish as a songwriter to be able to express something that makes someone feel a little less alone. In this wonderful feature, Culture Editor Weng Yi Wong interviews singer-songwriter (and Broadway star) Brittain Ashford, revealing insights into the artistic process and the music community’s COVID response. 'Day Inside a Night' can be purchased and streamed from tomorrow via Bandcamp (https://brittainashford.bandcamp.com/alb/day-inside-...a-night) and all good streaming platforms (https://distrokid.com/hype/brittainashfordandmattbauer/ugly) Read ‘Brittain Ashford on Making Music and Maintaining Mild Optimism During a Pandemic’ below:

01.01.2022 Remember this gorgeous artwork from Edition 5? Artist Linda Chen has printed a limited run of tees featuring her design, with 100% of profits going to headspace! Headspace focuses on providing mental health support to young Australians aged 12-25 years old. Managing one's mental health can be a struggle that is all too familiar for Linda and members of the Lot's Wife editorial team - if you're finding it hard to cope, we encourage you to reach out to a loved one and/or ment...al health support services such as Headspace (https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/) Check out the tee here: https://www.ethereal144.com/product/you-are-so-special-tee