JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Dr Masaki Shibata: Multicultural Beach Safety

Personal Safety

With thousands of people flocking to our shores every year, ensuring the safety of everyone, regardless of background, is critical. Dr Shibata has been researching the challenges of beach safety in multicultural communities and is actively involved in drowning prevention strategies.

Guest: Dr Masaki Shibata, Lecturer of Literature, Cultures and Linguistics at the Monash School of Languages, and Surf Lifesaver at Tamarama Beach, Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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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 ...