JOY Drive

28 Sep 2025

Sean Dooley: Bird of the Year and Melbourne’s Gardens

Animals, Environment, Natural Sciences

From cheeky lorikeets to kookaburras in the city, Melbourne’s gardens are alive with birdsong. Sean Dooley from BirdLife Australia joins us live from Fitzroy Gardens to talk about the Aussie Bird Count, the hot favourites for Bird of the Year, and why tuning into birdlife brings us closer to nature.

Guest: Sean Dooley, National Public Affairs Manager, BirdLife Australia

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 ...