JOY Drive

17 May 2024

AFL Homophobic Slur – Pride in Sport’s reaction

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Sports & Recreation

Over the past few decades, there have been great strides in sport becoming a more inclusive, welcoming and safe space for the Rainbow community.
There are a huge number of sporting codes and organisations working hard to counter homophobia and transphobia in sport and increasingly holding coaches, fans and players to account.
Beau Newell, National Program Manager – Pride In Sport and joins Warren and Malcolm to talk us through a watershed moment that occurred during an AFL match last week, the penalty laid down by the AFL, the reaction from the public and the impact on the LGBTIQA+ community.

Presenters:  Warren Andrew and Malcolm Campbell

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22 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music from Hilary Duff , Leigh-Anne and Lana Del Rey

Music, Popular Culture

Hilary Duff is back with her first album in a decade, Leigh-Anne steps out independently with her solo debut, and ...

22 Feb 2026

Laureate Professor Clare Collins: Coffee and Blood Pressure

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Science & Medicine

Coffee can cause a short-term rise in blood pressure, yet large-scale research suggests it may not increase long-term hypertension risk ...

22 Feb 2026

Dr Jeremie Bracka: Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ Hate Crimes Inquiry

Government & Organisations, History, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Society & Culture

Victoria’s new inquiry into LGBTQIA+ hate crimes marks a significant moment for accountability and prevention. Dr Jeremie Bracka explains why ...