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The Conversation Hour
Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.
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Will petrol prices in Australia improve?
With news of the US and Iran agreeing to a ceasefire deal, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we explore what this will mean for petrol prices i...
Celebrating Spiderbait
Last night saw six Australian acts join ARIA's Hall of Fame including 3-piece rockers Spiderbait. In this edition of The Conversation Hour Mary catche...
Improving the life of tenants
From installing solar panels to getting rid of mould, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what landlords could and should to to improv...
Have we forgotten how to behave at the theatre?
You may have seen the video of actor Rosamund Pike reprimanding an audience member for texting during a piece of theatre. In this edition of The Conve...
How much does social class determine who you vote for?
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the connection between social class and the way we vote , and whether politicians have misundersto...
Remembering Richard Scolyer
Former Australian of the Year and leading melanoma researcher and pathologist , Professor Richard Scolyer, has died aged 59. In this edition of The Co...
Are female voters moving to the far-right?
Recent polling has indicated that Pauline Hanson is the most popular party leader among women voters, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we expl...
Is it good that house prices are dropping?
In this edition of The Conversation Hour independent economist Saul Eslake joins Mary Gearin to chat about how the recent drop in house prices could m...
Is alcohol delivery reform in Victoria actually working?
The effectiveness of recent reforms aimed to reduce harm from alcohol delivery services has been subject to a new study from Monash University and Tur...
On getting students to complete year 12
Recent data indicates that almost 20 per cent of Australian students don't finish school, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we explore how scho...
Is it ok to take your kid on holiday during the school semester?
New figures have indicated that Victorian students are missing more than seven million days of classes each year in part due to parents taking them on...
Understanding dementia risk factors
New research from Jean Hailes and Dementia Australia has revealed that most women are unaware of the factors that my contribute to their dementia risk...
Talking about sex midlife and beyond
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk the sexual health of older Australians and how it is an often neglected area of research, particularl...
What makes a great AFL coach ?
In the wake of Brad Scott's departure from Essendon, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we speak with AFL legends Kevin Sheedy and Joel Bowden a...
Understanding MND
With the sad passing of Neale Daniher in this edition of The Conversation Hour we reflect on his legacy and also speak with an MND researcher about th...
Should public transport continue to be free?
As we head into our final week of free public transport in Victoria in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore some new research into just ho...
The risk factors that make menopause more severe for some
Recent research has revealed what makes menopause symptoms more severe and ongoing for some women, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we speak w...
The science minister responds to climate research cuts at the CSIRO
Following on from yesterday's discussion about job cuts at the CSIRO, in this edition of The Conversation Hour the Science Minister responds to clima...
What's happening at the CSIRO?
The CSIRO will press ahead with cutting up to 350 jobs, despite receiving federal government funding of $387.4 million over the next four years. With...
How do you feel about your GP using an AI scribe?
It's World Family Doctor Day and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the role of the AI scribe in the doctors surgery, and the patient...
Staying safe on public transport
Victoria police have revealed that their Transit Safety Division 'STOPIT' unit have received more than 7,000 reports of unwanted sexual and anti-socia...
How much do you hear accents in music?
Delta Goodrem has made it to the Eurovision Grand Final after performing her song Eclipse. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss accents...
Should free meal programs be available in schools?
With recent calls for a universal school lunch program, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we speak with two schools who have created a lunch pr...
How far does the budget go in reducing intergenerational inequity?
The Federal Budget has been handed down and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore just how far it goes in reducing intergenerational ine...
Politics and voter trust
Ahead of the federal budget tonight, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the issue of voter trust and does it really matter if a party...
One Nation wins Farrer by-election
One Nation won the seat of Farrer from the Coalition, which had held the seat for 77 years. Meanwhile in the UK local elections indicate a decline for...
Celebrating Sir David Attenborough at 100
Sir David Attenborough has turned 100, and in this edition of The Conversation we explore how he has influenced and inspired generations to care about...
Should the World Cup still be screened at Federation Square?
There has been fierce debate this morning regarding whether the screening of The World Cup should be banned at Fed Square. In this edition of The Conv...
Improving public transport accessibly
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we introduce you to Santiago Velasquez. Santiago is blind and has created an app that enables public transp...
Has the recent spate of firebombing impacted your business?
With yet another nightclub firebombing overnight in this edition of the Conversation Hour we discuss what impact this series of attacks is having on t...
Accessing voluntary assisted dying in aged care
A recent report from Go Gentle Australia has highlighted concerns about access to Voluntary Assisted Dying in aged care, in this edition of The Conver...
How can we better suppport our paramedics?
With the distressing news of the stabbing of a paramedic on Thursday in Reservoir in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what protections...
The interim report from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has been handed down
The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has released its interim report this morning. Established in response to the Bondi terror a...
Concerns about AI surveillance at work
A new report from the John Curtin Research Centre says there needs to be stronger safeguards around how AI is being used in the workplace. In this edi...
Why don't you take the bus?
The state budget will see a $100 million injection into the Victorian bus service, with the funding to include expanded bus hours and routes into grow...
Improving the condition of roads in Victoria
The Victorian Government will spend over one billion dollars to repair and resurface our roads, as part of the state budget. In this edition of the Co...
Answering your questions about the NDIS
Health Minister Mark Butler has detailed big cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we talk throug...
What is basic human dignity?
The federal government will reverse its decision to charge at-home aged care recipients for showers, dressing and continence care. In this edition of...
Truck drivers to receive fuel money from business
It have been described as an historic order, The Fair Work Commission has ruled that some of Australia's larger companies need to compensate truckies...
Changes to blood donation eligibility
More people can donate blood from today, as eligibility has expanded to include gay and bisexual men and also transgender people. In this edition of T...