JOY Drive

4 Feb 2026

Nick Truelson: NBL Pride Round

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

Sport shapes powerful messages about who belongs and who does not. Nick Truelson shares why Pride Round matters to Melbourne United, how the club has grown since 2022, and what genuine inclusion looks like from elite competition through to grassroots basketball.

Guest: Nick Truelson, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne United

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. ...