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JOY Drive

Dec
19
2024

Stephanie Gomes-Ng: Superstitions

History, Mental Health, Philosophy, Popular Culture, Psychology, Social Sciences

Superstitions... we all know them, we all laugh about them, and yet, many of us secretly abide by them. From ...

Nov
15
2024

Queer Britain: the UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum!

History, LGBTIQA+ Community

Dan Vo is a long-time member of JOY since 2005 and was a producer/presenter of the show 'The Fool and ...

Oct
12
2024

Muriel’s Wedding celebrates 30 years!

History, News & Politics, Popular Culture, TV & Film

30 years ago, the classic Australian film Muriel’s Wedding was screening in cinemas, taking in more than $15 million at ...

Aug
14
2024

Tasty Nightclub cofounder DJ Gavin Campbell and collaborator Gerard O’Connor

History, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics

The Tasty raid became a pivotal moment in Australia's LGBTQI+ history, and is often referred to as our own Stonewall. Tasty ...

Aug
8
2024
Aug
8
2024

Tasty Nightclub raid: audio from the JOY Archives

History, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics

30 years ago today, 463 law-abiding citizens were enjoying their evening at the Tasty Nightclub when about 50 police officers ...

Jul
26
2024

Condoman – a First Nations Superhero lead the fight against HIV/AIDS in the 1980s

History

Let’s head back to the early 1980’s when HIV first hit our shores. We all remember ads like the grim ...

Jul
21
2024

Open House Melbourne 2024 – Program Unveiled

History, News & Politics, Outdoor, Places & Travel, Travel

Over one weekend in winter (27 + 28 July) audiences are invited to (re)discover their city and explore some of ...

Jul
20
2024

Even the Ancients complained that they were too busy!

History

How often do you hear the term ‘busy’. It’s something that we accept as part of modern life - to ...

Jul
7
2024

Ancient people were busy too and also struggled with work life balance

Fitness & Nutrition, History, Society & Culture

How often do you hear the term ‘busy’. We’re all busy aren’t we? It’s something that we accept as part ...