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11 Aug 2025

Associate Professor Christopher McCarthy: Why Drivers Are Disabling Car Safety Features

Consumer Affairs, Personal Safety, Technology

A Swinburne transport systems expert explains why one in five Australian drivers are turning off their car’s safety tech and why it’s not just impatience, but a design problem. Discover the human factors behind this surprising road safety trend.

Guest: Christopher McCarthy, Associate Professor, Computer Science and Software Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology

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 ...