JOY Drive

23 Oct 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne — What Happened to Brunch?

Business, Consumer Affairs, Diet and Nutrition, Finance, Popular Culture, Shopping, Society & Culture

Melbourne’s once-sacred weekend ritual of brunch is quietly disappearing, but why? Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks how the cost of living, lockdown habits and “little treat” culture have reshaped how we socialise and sip our Sundays.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

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 ...