JOY Drive

10 Jun 2025

Steve Tinker: Texting Without Signal – Telstra’s Satellite SMS Launch

Business, Consumer Affairs, Technology, Travel

Steve Tinker from Telstra joins us to explain a game-changing new service – satellite-powered SMS that lets you send texts even without mobile reception. It’s a big win for people living, working or travelling in remote parts of Australia.

Guest: Steve Tinker, Telstra’s Regional General Manager for Northern and Western Victoria

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 ...