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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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What happens when a young person gets their first phone?
If you are in the eye of the storm of your child wanting their first mobile, what sorts of things do you need to consider? In this edition of The Conv...
Are you looking for gold?
From having a scrounge in your local second hand shop to learning how to prospect, as the price of gold goes up we speak with a geologist and gold pro...
Have we got a bit carried away with how we sell real estate?
From carefully curated books on the bedside table to designer cushions on the couch, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore how selling r...
How do we safeguard the future of music venues?
Music venues play an import role in sustaining music culture and creating community, but as the cost of living rises, and discretionary spending decre...
How sport influences the things we say
So, you might have heard the young folk say "6 7". It's become a popular term that has recently flooded TikTok, and is said to have it's origins in th...
What does a useful donation to an op shop actually look like?
Is a suburban op shop the right place to donate forty years of memorabilia from Neighbours? In this edition of the Conversation Hour we discus whether...
How do we better support kids who miss school due to illness?
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the impacts of missing school on young people when managing a chronic illness and what supports ne...
Happy Taylor Swift day!
"The Life of a Showgirl" is Taylor Swift's 12th studio album and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we capture all the excitement and anticipati...
Sunscreen testing under further scrutiny
The TGA has this week announced it has significant concerns about the reliability of SPF testing undertaken by Princeton Consumer Research Corp. In t...
The Conversation Hour goes to the Royal Melbourne Show
In this very special edition of The Conversation Hour, Jacinta Parsons (filling in for Richelle) visits the Royal Melbourne Show.
What does it take to be an umpire?
The Grand Final is almost upon us, and there is a lot of talk about how the players are gearing up. But what does it take to be an AFL umpire and do t...
How far have we really come in reducing fast food marketing to kids?
Australian sleepwear brand Peter Alexandar has recently launched a ‘Macca’s’ collection which includes items for children. In this edition of The Con...
Jimmy Kimmel has been reinstated
Late night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live will be back on air next Tuesday — following his suspension for comments made about the murder of right-wing po...
Do you have awards at your local sports club?
With the Brownlow medal on tonight in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what it actually means to be the best fairest. Should it be jud...
Are the prelims better than the Grand Final?
It's going to be a big weekend of footy and many are gearing up for the Cats vs Hawks tonight. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss whe...
Does the music industry need to introduce a green tick?
As the federal government climate target is handed down today, you may not automatically think what role the music industry has in reaching these targ...
Why youth clubs matter
The St Kilda PCYC (Police and Citizens Youth Club) looks set to close, much to the disappointment of its members and the local community. In this edit...
Why are dads less likely to talk about sexual education?
In this episode, we unpack new research that finds dads are less likely to initiate these discussions with their kids.
Are athletes paid too much?
Are footballers and athletes paid too much and is it resulting in them feeling disconnected? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the q...
How did Korean culture break into the mainstream?
From the biggest Netflix film of all time to winning song of the year at the MTV music awards, people can't seem to get enough of Korean art and cultu...
The diet created in Victoria that has changed countless lives
It’s been 20 years since the low FODMAP diet was created at Monash University.
Using smart phones to monitor roads
A team of researchers at Monash University is hoping to make potholes a thing of the past, by utilising smartphones to help detect them.
Erin Patterson has been sentenced
In this edition of the Conversation Hour we recap on the Erin Patterson's sentence and reflect on why the case has garnered the interest it has. Also...
The loss of a literary journal
Melbourne University Publishing has announced that the literary journal Meanjin will cease publication at the end of this year. The publication has be...
Could clubs make it easier for fans to go to the AFL finals?
As Collingwood fans pile into buses bound for Adelaide ahead of the qualifying final, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss whether club...
How can we better support migrants to keep their name?
In this edition of the Conversation Hour we discuss the societal pressures people from migrant communities can feel to change their name when they com...
The competitive sport that puts the environment front and center
It's called spogomi, was invented in Japan and has the slogan of 'trash pickup is a sport' and in this edition of The Conversation hour we meet a spog...
Debunking the myth that migration leads to a lack of housing
In the wake of the anti-migration rallies over the weekend in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the vital contribution migration makes...
Supporting the mental health of AFL players
It has been a big week for AFL Players speaking out and speaking up, from Mitch Brown discussing what it is to be a bisexual man in the AFL to Bailey...
Should golf courses be multi-functional?
Are golf courses in the heart of our suburbs a luxury that too few people get to enjoy? Some locals in Aspendale and Edithvale are concerned that the...
Supporting frontline workers
In the wake of the death of two police officers in Porepunkah, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the mental health impacts on the b...
Should greyhounds be allowed off-leash in dog parks?
In Victoria greyhounds must be leashed at all times in public, this includes off-leash dog parks., with the exception of seven designated grey hound p...
Improving the safety of cyclists
With tragic news this morning of a cyclist fatality, in this edition of The Conversation Hour, we look at what measures need to be put in place to imp...
Are ear pods making us feel disconnected?
Have you found yourself trying to chat to someone only to find they have their ear pods in? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore just h...
Do we need to get tougher on dog owners?
We often hear about cat curfews and importance of keeping cats indoors for the damage they do to native wildlife -but have dogs been going a bit under...
What is the best way to combat homophobia in sport?
Homophobia in sport has made the headlines today, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what role captains could play in changing the cu...
How effective is book week in connecting kids to reading?
Parents often feel a bit conflicted when it comes to book week, of course it is great to promote reading, but the last minute dash to cobble together...
The showgirl is having a moment
From Taylor Swift's new album The Life of a Showgirl to Pamela Anderson's film The Last Showgirl, social media feeds have been awash with plumes of br...
Do we underestimate the impact of being homesick?
Australian NFL hopeful Archie Wilson broke down crying when the teen reflected on living away from his family in the US, in this edition of The Conver...
The Conversation Hour
The quality of meals in aged care are on the agenda today as Maggie Beer AO, champion of improving meals in aged care presents at the Press Club. In t...