JOY Drive

25 Mar 2025

Sean Dooley: Birdwatching Update

Natural Sciences, News & Politics

Grim but powerful! That is how the protest outside the Victorian Premier’s Office on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, was described. Wildlife rescuers laid out the bodies of ducks illegally shot during the current hunting season, hoping to make an unmissable point.

But it is not all grim news in the bird world. As autumn rolls in, there has also been a burst of feathered activity across Melbourne – from noisy currawongs and corellas to spectacular flocks of swifts surfing the storm fronts.

Guest: Sean Dooley

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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3 Apr 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: A Trump Third Term?

News & Politics, Politics

United States President Donald Trump is openly discussing a third term in office. Despite the US Constitution’s clear two-term limit, ...

3 Apr 2025

Dr Kelvin Wong: Equine-assisted Therapy

Animals, Mental Health, Psychology

In March 2025, a therapy horse was stolen from a Victorian property, devastating not just the carers but also the ...

2 Apr 2025

Dr Edith Hill: Influencers Promoting Products

Social Media, Society & Culture

Influencers are being paid to promote products and services. What are the dark sides behind this? Guest: Dr Edith Hill, Associate ...