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19 Sep 2025

Vibhu Arya: Ditching Card Fees for Good

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Shopping

Every year, Australians hand over more than $1.2 billion in card surcharges, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Vibhu Arya from UTS explains how real-time, fee-free payments could save us millions, why other countries are already streets ahead and what it will take for cafés and small businesses here to catch up.

Guest: Vibhu Arya, doctoral researcher at the UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney

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 ...