The Labubu craze might be baffling to some, but their relentless popularity has led to a thriving black market for counterfeits, or “Lafufus”. 

This week on The Yarn, reporter Ashleigh Wyss explains how these low-quality fakes could be putting kids in danger. Her investigation on this issue was copublished by The Citizen and CHOICE.

Show Notes

Ashleigh's investigation for CHOICE

The&nbsp;Labubu&nbsp;craze&nbsp;might be baffling to some, but their relentless popularity&nbsp;has led to&nbsp;a thriving black market for&nbsp;counterfeits, or &ldquo;Lafufus&rdquo;.&nbsp;
This week on The Yarn, reporter Ashleigh Wyss explains how these low-quality fakes could be putting kids in danger. Her investigation on this issue was copublished by The Citizen and CHOICE.
Show Notes
<a href="https://www.choice.com.au/babies-and-kids/children-and-safety/toys-and-safety-at-play/articles/labubu-warning">Ashleigh's investigation for CHOICE</a>

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.  

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Yarn

The Yarn is a podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best. 

 

 

The Yarn is a podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best.&nbsp;
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Labubu Warning

To most Melburnians, urban seagulls are noisy pests. But why did these once coastal creatures abandon their seaside habitats in the first place?

This week on The Yarn, reporter Luisa Bonazzoli explains the human-led changes forcing gulls into cities.  

 

 

Show Notes:

Luisa Bonazzoli's Feature for The Citizen
 

To most Melburnians, urban seagulls are noisy pests. But why did these once coastal creatures abandon their seaside habitats in the first place?
This week on The Yarn, reporter Luisa Bonazzoli explains the human-led changes forcing gulls into cities. &nbsp;
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Show Notes:
<a href="https://www.thecitizen.org.au/articles/gone-gull-the-professional-displacement-of-city-birds">Luisa Bonazzoli's Feature for The Citizen</a> &nbsp;

Gone Gull: How a Native Seabird Became an Urban “Pest” 

For the final episode of our Passion Project series, we’re hearing from trailblazers, trendsetters, and leaders. From a woman motorsport racer smashing her industry’s glass ceiling, to a music teacher rekindling passions for a neglected genre.

This episode features reporting by Aimee Watson, Molly O'Farrell, Nina Bartholomeusz, Katya Ewing, and Vivien Frischknecht.

For the final episode of our Passion Project series, we&rsquo;re hearing from trailblazers, trendsetters, and leaders. From a woman motorsport racer smashing her industry&rsquo;s glass ceiling, to a music teacher rekindling passions for a neglected genre.
This episode features reporting by Aimee Watson, Molly O'Farrell, Nina Bartholomeusz, Katya Ewing, and Vivien Frischknecht.

Passion Project: Trailblazers

Next in our Passion Project series, five stories about communal care. In this episode, a former cult member guides others to freedom, an ICU doctor supports burnt-out colleagues, and an anorexia survivor helps those in recovery.  

This episode features reporting by Eliza McIntosh, Celina Lahdo, Sanober Bhavnagri, Charlie Williams, and Jenson Galvin.

Next in our Passion Project series, five stories about communal care. In this episode, a former cult member guides others to freedom, an ICU doctor supports burnt-out colleagues, and an anorexia survivor helps those in recovery. &nbsp;
This episode features reporting by Eliza McIntosh, Celina Lahdo, Sanober Bhavnagri, Charlie Williams, and Jenson Galvin.

Labubu Warning

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