JOY Drive

1 Nov 2025

Bree (Tinkerbell): Hella Queen 2025 – Welcome to the Jungle

Comedy, LGBTIQA+ Community, Music, Performing Arts, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

It’s wild, it’s fierce, and it’s back! Hella Queen 2025: Welcome to the Jungle is taking over Section 8 this Cup Eve. It will be a full day of drag, dance, and unapologetic queer joy. Bree aka Tinkerbell from the House of Diesel joined JOY Drive to spill what’s in store: the looks, the lip-syncs, the chaos, and the community that makes this night such a Melbourne favourite.

Guest: Bree aka Tinkerbell, House of Diesel

Presenter: Andy Mac

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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 ...