JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Emily Buddle: Backyard Chickens

Animals, Environment

“Chickens – or as we affectionately call them here in Australia, chooks – have been a staple of backyard life for generations. But in recent years, their popularity has truly soared, with more and more people welcoming these feathered friends into their homes – or, at least, their backyards!

From providing fresh eggs to teaching kids about the circle of life, backyard chickens bring much more than just breakfast. But they also blur the lines between pets and livestock, raising fascinating questions about animal welfare, food security, and even biosecurity risks.

So, what’s behind this growing trend, and what does it say about the way we relate to the animals we live alongside?

Guest: Emily Buddle, Research Fellow in Humanities at the University of Adelaide

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 ...