JOY Drive

14 Dec 2025

Dr Véronique Paris: Mosquito Repellents, Safety and Summer Risks

Environment, Personal Safety, Science

Mosquitoes are a familiar summer nuisance, but they also carry real health risks across parts of Australia. Dr Véronique Paris explains how concerned we should be about mosquito-borne disease and what actually happens when we get bitten.

Guest: Dr Véronique Paris, Research Fellow in Medical Entomology & Vector Pop, School of BioSciences, University of Melbourne

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 ...