JOY Drive

19 Mar 2025

Em McGowan: Water Polo Pride Match

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Sports & Recreation

Sport should be for everyone, but that’s not always the case. That’s why initiatives like Pride games are vital—they create visibility, celebrate inclusion and convey that LGBTQIA+ people belong in sports.

On Sunday 23 March 2025, Victorian Phoenix is hosting the only pride game in the Australian Water Polo League, and they have partnered with Pride Cup to make it an event that truly deepens understanding and fosters inclusion.

Guest: Em McGowan, a proud queer and trans athlete who plays for the Victorian Phoenix and sits on the Water Polo Australia Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Steering Committee

Guest: 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 ...