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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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Bird flu has been detected in Victoria
The H5N1 bird flu has now been detected in Victoria, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss how it might potentially impact Victorian agr...
What will Labor's election campaign look like under Ben Carroll
Ben Carroll has been Victoria's new premier for 24 hours and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk what the election campaign will look and...
Victoria you have a new premier, so what just happened?
In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we take you through the morning's twists and turns of the Labour leadership challenge which has seen Ben Car...
How will the leadership challenge impact your vote?
Victoria's premier Jacinta Allan is facing a potential leadership challenge just four months out from a state election. In this edition of The Convers...
Should it companies be banned from paying ransom to data hackers?
With news of another data hack this week, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at just how frequently companies are paying up, how much it...
The push to save the Don Bosco Youth Centre
The Don Bosco Youth Centre in Brunswick has been listed for sale. In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we discuss what role the centre has played...
The Conversation Hour visits Ringwood's Realm
In this edition of The Conversation Hour Mary Gearin broadcasts live from Ringwood's Realm and we meet the locals making an impact.
When Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog
There was a bit of a moment on 7:30 when Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog on live tv. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss if the moment...
How do you rate the 2026 Word Cup?
As the Word Cup draws to a close in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the highs and lows of the tournament and ask how you would rate i...
A call to improve dignity and inclusion for affordable housing tenants in mixed tenure housing developments
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we meet Georgie Armstrong who details her experience of being an affordable housing tenant in a mixed tenure...
Is Messi set to be the greatest of all time?
With Argentina's win over England in the World Cup semi-final this morning, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk the legacy of Lionel Mess...
Another data centre proposed for Victoria
In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we look at planning laws surrounding data centres following news one is proposed for Miners Rest near Ballar...
Fighting the shame around being scammed
You may have seen actor Christie Whelan-Browne social media post detailing her experience of falling victim to a vehicle scam referred to as carnappin...
Are you finding it tricky to navigate aged care fees?
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has received almost 200 complaints about aged care service charges and and fees to residents the this year...
Celebrating NAIDOC week and Fifty Years of Deadly
In this edition of the Conversation Hour Daniel James is joined by Djaran Murray-Jackson, Co-Chair of Gellung Warl, to talk Treaty and what the NAIDOC...
The impact of the Telstra on Victorian communities
As Telstra experiences a widespread network outage in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the impact on Victorian communities from busine...
Reducing side effects stigma for women going through cancer treatment
New research has revealed that women are enduring pain and discomfort from gynaecological side effects from cancer treatments due to the stigma associ...
Ensuring player safety in suburban footy
With the devastating news that Epping footy player Nathan Fitzgerald is on end of life care after suffering head injuries, in this edition of The Conv...
Does the gambling reform legislation go far enough?
In this edition of The Conversation Hour Kirsten Diprose is joined by anti-gambling advocate Tim Costello who shares how he thinks the federal governm...
How in sync are you with the 'social clock'?
It's commonly understood that there are certain unofficial markers we are meant to hit at a certain age, from getting your drivers licence to buying h...
Reducing stigma toward people who experience mental health challenges
A new report into the stigma and discrimination experienced by people with mental health challenges has highlighted that negative attitudes remain an...
New school education program tackles stigma around women's health
A new program, jointly funded by federal and state governments, will see specialist pelvic health educators visit schools to discuss women's health is...
How is the shifting property market impacting your plans?
As auction clearance rates and house prices fall, in this edition of The Conversation Hour, we ask how these changes are impacting you?
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A Socceroos special
In this edition of the Conversation Hour we bring you all the action as the Socceroos gear up to compete against Paraguay. Plus, we talk the legalitei...
Zali Steggall talks Community Strong Australia
Independents Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall have teamed up to form a new party which they have called Community Strong Australia. In this edition o...
New study points to lack of evidence that IVF add-ons are are effective
A new study from The University of Melbourne has found there is a lack of evidence that IVF add-ons improve fertility. In this edition of The Conversa...
Does authenticity in politics matter?
UK PM Keir Starmer has resigned, and ex-Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is favoured to take over role. Some commentary has focused on the role of chari...
How do school suspensions impact young people?
New data obtained by The Age shows that around 150 students are suspended each school day in Victoria. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we loo...
All eyes on Soccer in Seattle
It's a big weekend ahead as the Socceroos take on the USA in Seattle in the World Cup. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we speak with an Ameri...
Mary takes you to Mill Park Library
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we venture out to Mill Park Library for a wide ranging conversation about the role of libraries in your commu...
What's the future of the fabric store?
With the closure of Lincraft's physical stores , in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the future of the fabric shop and what it means f...
New report indicates concerning rates of drug overdose in Australia
New analysis from the Penington Institute has indicated seven drug overdose fatalities per day in 2024. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we di...
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...