JOY Drive

2 Jan 2026

Lydia Whiteway: Three New Cheetahs Arrive at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Animals, Environment, Travel

Werribee Open Range Zoo has welcomed three new cheetahs for summer, each with their own personality and story. Keeper Lydia Whiteway introduces Mara, Mapenzi and Sansa, including what visitors should look for as they settle into their habitats and how the cheetahs are reacting to their loud lion neighbours.

Guest: Lydia Whiteway, African River Trail Keeper, Werribee Open Range Zoo

Presenter: Con Keramitsis

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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 ...