JOY Drive

15 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Smartphones Affecting Adult Connection

Relationships, Society & Culture, Technology

Conversations about screen time usually focus on young people, yet phone use among older adults is changing rapidly. Lauren Rosewarne examines how smartphones shape connections later in life, why algorithms and misinformation create new risks, and how families can discuss concerns without turning technology into a moral panic.

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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15 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music – Charli XCX, Bic Runga and Perrie Lead

Music, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

From new albums by Charli XCX and Bic Runga to fresh singles from Perrie, Meghan Trainor and Morgan Evans, Leo ...

15 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: When Olympic Athletes Speak Out About Politics

Politics, Professional, Social Media, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

The Olympics are often framed as separate from politics, yet athletes continue to use the global stage to express personal ...

15 Feb 2026

Chris Zeiher: Lonely Planet’s Top 100 Australian Beaches

Environment, Travel

Australia has no shortage of beautiful beaches, but what makes one truly unforgettable goes beyond sand and water. Chris Zeiher ...