JOY Drive

24 Feb 2025

Professor Tony Cunningham: Shingles

Health, Personal Safety

Shingles is one of those conditions you might have heard of but do not think will affect you. But the reality is that one in three Australians will experience shingles in their lifetime, and the risk increases as we age. Despite this, new research from GSK Australia shows many over-50s are unaware of how common or serious it can be.

So, what do we need to know about shingles? And how can we protect ourselves?

Guest: Professor Tony Cunningham, Director of the Centre for Virus Research at the University of Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...