JOY Drive

28 Sep 2025

Dr Kate Mason: When Homes Make Us Sick

Consumer Affairs, Environment, Health, Personal Safety

From mould and damp to noise, air quality, and design, our homes can have a greater impact on our health than we realise. Dr Kate Mason from the University of Melbourne explains how unhealthy housing harms both body and mind, why renters are disproportionately affected, and what governments can do to make homes safer.

Guest: Dr Kate Mason, Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Health Policy at The University of Melbourne

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 ...