JOY Drive

17 Jan 2026

Dr Angelique McInnes: Managing Holiday Debt When the Bills Arrive

Finance, Self-Help

For many people, financial stress peaks after the festive season rather than during it. Dr Angelique McInnes explains how holiday debt builds, why shame makes it harder to act, and what practical steps can help people regain control.

Guest: Dr Angelique McInnes, Lecturer and Researcher, School of Business and Law, Centre for Regional Economies and Supply Chains, CQUniversity Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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5 Feb 2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...

5 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...