JOY Drive

4 Oct 2025

Liam Jumpertz: ‘Abracadickhead’ at Melbourne Fringe

Comedy, Performing Arts, Popular Culture

From schoolyard teasing to standing ovations, magician-comedian Liam Jumpertz (aka LJ the Magician) is reclaiming his past with a cheeky, chaotic new show, Abracadickhead, at Melbourne Fringe until 20 October 2025. He shares how laughter, self-acceptance and a little misdirection can turn pain into power.

Guest: Liam Jumpertz, “LJ the Magician”

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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7 Nov 2025

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: Sneezes, Itches and Allergies Explained

Diet and Nutrition, Environment, Health

Spring in Australia means pollen, sneezes and endless antihistamines, but what’s really happening inside our immune system when allergies hit? Associate ...

7 Nov 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: The Internet’s Mayor and the Politics of Virality

News & Politics, Politics, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

New York Assembly member Zohran Mamdani has been dubbed “the Internet’s Mayor”. His joyful, viral campaign is turning local politics ...

7 Nov 2025

David Martin Harris: Celebrating Queer Storytelling at the Melbourne Awards

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

The Melbourne Queer Film Festival has been named a finalist in this year’s Melbourne Awards, recognising its role as a ...