JOY Drive

22 Sep 2024

Romance Fraud: It could be the person sleeping in your bed!

Consumer Affairs, Personal Safety, Psychology, Relationships

When we think of romance fraud, we often associate it with online dating where the perpetrator is on the other side of the world.

This isn’t always the case.  In fact, the fraudster could just as easily be sleeping beside you in your bed.

What are the signs to look out for and how can we best protect ourselves from having our hearts violated?

Guest: Dr Cassandra Cross – Associate Dean of the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology.

Presenter: Warren Andrew.

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22 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music from Hilary Duff , Leigh-Anne and Lana Del Rey

Music, Popular Culture

Hilary Duff is back with her first album in a decade, Leigh-Anne steps out independently with her solo debut, and ...

22 Feb 2026

Laureate Professor Clare Collins: Coffee and Blood Pressure

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Science & Medicine

Coffee can cause a short-term rise in blood pressure, yet large-scale research suggests it may not increase long-term hypertension risk ...

22 Feb 2026

Dr Jeremie Bracka: Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ Hate Crimes Inquiry

Government & Organisations, History, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Society & Culture

Victoria’s new inquiry into LGBTQIA+ hate crimes marks a significant moment for accountability and prevention. Dr Jeremie Bracka explains why ...