JOY Drive

28 Sep 2025

Associate Professor Mark Gregory: When Optus Failed Triple Zero

Government & Organisations, Health, Personal Safety

A routine Optus upgrade left hundreds of emergency calls unanswered, resulting in lost lives. Telecommunications expert Mark Gregory from RMIT breaks down what went wrong, why Triple Zero is routed differently from regular calls, and what needs to change to restore public trust in our emergency system.

Guest: Associate Professor Mark Gregory, School of Engineering, RMIT University

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 ...