JOY Drive

16 Apr 2025

Associate Professor Katie Wood: Easter Bunny

Kids & Family, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

For some families, Easter is not just about chocolate; it is about wonder, magic, and that trail of mysterious powder paw prints leading to a basket of eggs.

But in 2025, the Easter Bunny is facing an identity crisis. From TikTok mums to parenting blogs, we hear more stories of families stepping away from the tradition altogether, whether for financial, religious or philosophical reasons.

So what happens when the kids start asking questions or Googling the truth? And how do we preserve the spirit of Easter when the Bunny’s hopping off into the sunset?

Guest: Katie Wood, Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist at Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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5 Feb 2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...

5 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...