Already a Future Women? Sign in Culture The perfect end? Why Neighbours had more work to do After nearly four decades on the air, Australia's favourite cul-de-sac said goodbye last week. We reflect on an iconic and complicated legacy, and why the cultural stalwart should have brought more diversity to our screens. By Sally Spicer Culture After nearly four decades on the air, Australia's favourite cul-de-sac said goodbye last week. We reflect on an iconic and complicated legacy, and why the cultural stalwart should have brought more diversity to our screens. By Sally Spicer Previous article Four easy ways to shop sustainably with Lucianne Tonti Next article Domestic violence wins don’t come easy, and finally there’s something to celebrate It seems odd to claim that a show that ran for 37 years and almost 9,000 episodes was cancelled prematurely. But that’s exactly how Melbourne TV writer Vaya Pashos feels about Neighbours, which ended in a cameo-laden blaze of glory on Thursday evening.The show had more to do, she tells me, to make amends for its problematic past with regards to representation of cultural and gender diversity. In recent years, First Nations actors and actors of colour have described it as a painful, unwelcoming, homophobic and racist environment. Join the club Already a member? Sign in More from Future Women Culture “We can’t change this on our own” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture “Marching forward means ensuring all our voices are heard” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture The reason Demi Moore’s speech struck a chord with women By Sally Spicer Culture When parenting meets policing By FW Culture What do lifesavers and ladybugs have in common? By FW Travel How to experience Byron Bay according to your personality By Patti Andrews Culture The community that gentle activism built By FW Culture Keeping Country company during NAIDOC Week By Sally Spicer Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
