JOY Drive

7 Apr 2025

Dr Jamie Mackenzie: Cyclists and sharing the roads

Automotive, Environment, Law, Outdoor, Personal Safety, Sports & Recreation

Cyclists are some of the most vulnerable when it comes to sharing the road. Around the world, more than 40,000 cyclists are killed in crashes every year—and in most of those crashes, it is the driver who is at fault.

So what’s going on? Why do so many drivers fail to see cyclists until too late? And what needs to change so everyone can feel safe getting from A to B?

Guest: Dr Jamie Mackenzie, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Automotive Safety Research at the University of Adelaide

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 ...