JOY Drive

1 Nov 2025

Professor Carole Cusack: Halloween – From Celtic Ritual to Aussie Street Party

History, Kids & Family, Popular Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

Before pumpkins and plastic spiders, Halloween was a Celtic New Year’s festival marking the boundary between life and death. Professor Carole Cusack from the University of Sydney traces its ancient roots, migration to America, and uniquely Australian reinvention.

Guest: Professor Carole Cusack, University of Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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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 ...