JOY Drive

8 Sep 2025

Dr Bhavna Middha: Forever Chemicals Ban

Environment, Health, Natural Sciences

Australia has banned just three “forever chemicals,” while Europe is pushing to outlaw all 14,000. Bhavna Middha explains what these chemicals are, why they matter for our health and environment, and the challenges of cleaning them up.

Guest: Dr Bhavna Middha, Senior Research Fellow in Environmental Sociology, RMIT University

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 ...