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Looking for family fun? Moonee Valley Festival has it all
Moonee Valley Festival is a proud JOY Sponsor. With three stages dedicated to live music and dance performances, plus plenty of kids’ activities, roving entertainment, market stalls and delicious food…
Get your game on with Pride and Joy at ChillOut 2026
Come to the Bullarto Community Hall and The Royal Hotel in Daylesford during ChillOut 2026 and be inspired to get your sporting game on! JOY 94.9’s dedicated weekly sport show Game…
Welcome to JOY Season One 2026
JOY 94.9 is excited to announce our Season One 2026 schedule, running from Monday, 2 February 2026 until Sunday, 5 July 2026. With new programs premiering, your favourites returning, and…
JOY is ready for Midsumma Festival 2026
Pride Season is upon us, and your friends at JOY 94.9 will be right there with you across the three biggest days of Midsumma Festival: Midsumma Carnival on Sunday, January
JOY Community Meetups at Midsumma Festival 2026
You, your mates, your favourite JOY presenters, sunshine, and new friends – that’s what you’ll get at JOY Community Meetups this Midsumma. JOY Community Meetups are low-pressure half-hour catch-ups with
JOY 94.9 and Vision Australia share special live simulcast from Midsumma Carnival 2026
JOY Media, a Media Partner of Midsumma Festival, and Vision Australia Radio, an Inclusion and Access Partner of Midsumma Festival, will be broadcasting together live from Midsumma Carnival this Sunday,
Melbourne United and JOY 94.9 partner for NBL Pride Round live broadcast
JOY 94.9 and Melbourne United are excited to once again team up for NBL Pride Round as Melbourne United host their Pride Round home game on 7 February against the Adelaide
Get your free mpox vaccination at Midsumma Festival 2026
Victorian Department of Health is a proud JOY Sponsor. Get your free mpox vaccination at Midsumma Festival 2026 Keep yourself, your partners, and your community healthy and safe this Midsumma!…
RECENT PODCASTS
Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions
Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and superstition can coexist in our minds and why lucky rituals…
Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views
New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explores the cultural forces shaping young men’s attitudes…
Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport
New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across Australia. Ben Cork discusses what the data shows about belonging,…
Dr Danielle Wilson: Why Some People Remember Dreams and Others Do Not
Some people wake up remembering vivid dreams, while others feel like they never dream at all. Dr Danielle Wilson explains what the brain is doing during sleep, why some dreams…
Dr Shivani Pasricha: The One-Hour STI Test That Could Change Clinics Forever
Researchers in Melbourne have developed a rapid test that can detect multiple sexually transmitted infections in under an hour. Dr Shivani Pasricha explains how the technology works, why infections like…
Mary Coustas (and Effie): Frigid to Feral
Comedy icon Mary Coustas joined JOY Drive alongside her legendary alter ego Effie to talk about the new live show Frigid to Feral. They discuss menopause, Greek family culture, comedy…
Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris: Black Sesame, Superfoods and Viral Nutrition Claims
Black sesame is suddenly everywhere, with social media claiming it can improve heart health, balance blood sugar and even reverse grey hair. Nutrition expert Evangeline Mantzioris breaks down what black…
Bec Dahl and Lucy Street: Law Talk – Relationship Red Flags and When to Seek Help
Family lawyer Bec Dahl and relationship counsellor Lucy Street unpack the difference between healthy conflict and toxic patterns in relationships, and the warning signs couples should not ignore. They also…
Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: Shingles, Chickenpox and Why the Virus Returns Years Later
Many people think of chickenpox as a childhood illness, but the virus can remain hidden in the body for decades before returning as shingles. Associate Professor Theresa Larkin explains how…
Suzy Wrong: TV Series – House of Blak: Miss First Nation
The series House of Blak: Miss First Nation follows eight First Nations drag performers competing for a title that is about far more than performance. Suzy Wrong discusses how drag…
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