JOY Drive

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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22 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music from Hilary Duff , Leigh-Anne and Lana Del Rey

Music, Popular Culture

Hilary Duff is back with her first album in a decade, Leigh-Anne steps out independently with her solo debut, and ...

22 Feb 2026

Laureate Professor Clare Collins: Coffee and Blood Pressure

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Science & Medicine

Coffee can cause a short-term rise in blood pressure, yet large-scale research suggests it may not increase long-term hypertension risk ...

22 Feb 2026

Dr Jeremie Bracka: Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ Hate Crimes Inquiry

Government & Organisations, History, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Society & Culture

Victoria’s new inquiry into LGBTQIA+ hate crimes marks a significant moment for accountability and prevention. Dr Jeremie Bracka explains why ...