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19 Sep 2025

Professor Hussein Dia: Tesla’s ‘Self-Driving’ Cars — Freedom or Fear?

Consumer Affairs, Government & Organisations, Personal Safety, Places & Travel, Technology

Tesla is rolling out its self-driving mode in Australia. Is it a glimpse of the future or a dangerous halfway point between human and machine? Hussein Dia explains what the tech can do, where it falls short, and whether Australians are ready to trust it.

Guest: Professor Hussein Dia, Transport Technology and Sustainability, 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 ...