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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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Elder rights advocates share concern about a major aged care provider two-tier system
Opal Healthcare is trialling a new two-tier system essentially requiring residents to pay extra for things like a hot breakfast and tv in rooms. In th...
Divided opinion on plans to shift building inspection costs from buyers to sellers
Home sellers would pay for building and pest inspections, under a new pitch from the Victorian Government if it is re-elected later this year. In thi...
The psychology of panic buying
The war in Middle East has sparked a wave of panic buying fuel, despite reassurances that there is no shortage of supplies, in this edition of The Con...
Understanding Australia's involvement in the Iranian conflict
With news this morning that Australia will send military support to the United Arab Emirates in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss wheth...
When was the last time you went to the ballet or opera?
Actor Timothée Chalamet went viral over the weekend for his comments dismissing the ballet and opera, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk...
A Conversation Hour menopause special
There is a lot to talk about when it comes to how menopause impacts the lives of women, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk all things me...
How did you come to barrack for your AFL team?
Melbourne author Helen Garner shared what inspired her to become a Western Bulldogs supporter on Breakfast this morning and in this edition of The Con...
Introducing your pets to a newborn
As our breakfast show co-host Sharnelle Vella gets ready to go on maternity leave you may have heard her special baby shower broadcast this morning. O...
A win for better access to speech pathologists
Speech pathology services have recently been included in Medicare rebates for young people with under 25s with stuttering, speech sound disorders, or...
Turning the plane around: what happens in the cockpit during international conflicts?
There has been major flight disruptions in the Middle East, as the US-Israel strikes on Iran unfold. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we speak...
Ron Barassi memorialised in Barassi Way
Brunton Avenue will soon be known as Barassi Way, paying home to the footy great. Running alongside the MCG, the location is in many ways apt, in this...
Combating racism in community sport
Set The Standard is a Vic Health initiative designed to help local sports clubs fight racism by helping coaches and club leaders build culturally incl...
What makes a good airport design?
Melbourne airport is having a renovation, so what's number one on your list of improvements? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we speak with an...
The tale of your teddy
A baby monkey, and his orangutan soft toy have gone viral after the macaque named Punch was rejected by his mother. In this edition of The Conversatio...
Supporting neurodivergent kids at the hairdresser
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we meet the mother of an autistic child who has created what she describes as a 'Big Hug' suit to assist her...
Have we got better at designing hospitals?
From Footscray to Frankston — hospital design has been in the spotlight lately; in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk patient centred desig...
What is the future of the Philip Island Circuit?
With news of the MotoGP moving to Adeliade, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we explore what will happen to the Philip Island race track and t...
How prepared are you for grassfires in the suburbs?
If you live in the suburbs do you have a fire plan? If you live in a housing estate and a grass fire broke out and you needed to leave how bad do you...
How hard is it for you to go to the toilet at work?
The Electrical Trades Union recently launched a campaign called Nowhere To Go, designed to draw attention to the lack access to toilets for women work...
Why park rangers matter
Parks Victoria has recently spruiked for applications for park rangers, advertising 62 new roles across the state. It was only a couple of weeks ago t...
Taking your talkback on talkback...
It's World Radio Day and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we celebrate you — the talkback caller and take your calls on the talkback that has...
"The police don't really take us seriously" hiker calls for stronger police action after alleged assault
In this edition of The Conversation Hour hiker Sarah Gibbs shares her harrowing account of being assaulted by a man while hiking the Goldfields Track...
What do we actually mean when we talk about 'activity centres' in a housing context?
High-rise apartments could be built at a so called "activity centre" in the south-east suburbs, that's according to draft plans released by the State...
Co-existing with kangaroos
A Victorian man was left injured after he was attacked by a Kangaroo, while trying to protect his pet dog. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we...
Is food studies back?
Recent data indicates that food studies is becoming increasing in popular with secondary school students, and has come along way since the days of hom...
Are fewer people going vegan?
With reports of declining vegan food options in supermarkets and on restaurant menus - in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore whether peo...
Could greater collaboration between Victorian schools boost student performance?
As Tasmania trials a UK based model whereby schools share resources, staff and knowledge to improve student results, in this edition of The Conversati...
The Mardi Gras after party has been cancelled
The Sydney Mardi Gras party has been cancelled, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what underpins the decision and the significance o...
The push to save Writers Victoria
Writers Victoria has lost its funding from the State government, threatening its survival, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss its rol...
Climate proofing sporting events
The Australian Open has wrapped for another year and endured some particularly hot days during the tournament. In this edition of The Conversation Hou...
What skills did you learn from your first job?
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we ask you about the first job you had and what skills you have taken from it into later life. Also in this e...
Little buddies creating a sense of belonging at school
As prep students head to school for the fist time, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk the school buddy program, where older children are...
Why outdoor play matters
A new study has highlighted the importance of outdoor play for kids, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore why it is important for young...
Designing heat resistant homes
As Victoria endures a heatwave, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore how we can design and build homes that stay cool, without an over...
Do you still dance?
Well, there has been a bit on the internet this week about wedding reception dancefloors and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we delve into da...
Finding light in a time of darkness
The light will win is the theme of today's National Day of Mourning to honour the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack. In this edition of The Conver...
Do you holiday in the suburbs?
As the summer holiday slowly fades, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the concept of holidays in the suburbs and the suburban carava...
New birth guidelines introduced for clinicians
Safer Care Victoria, a State Government agency, has recently released a set of guidelines for clinicians to help them navigate situations where a woma...
What does the 2016 trend tell us about our relationship with social media?
Has your social media feed filled up with pictures of your friends 10 years ago? #2016 is suddenly trending along with selfies, holiday pics and plate...
Is it getting harder for holiday parks to insure?
Earlier in the week we talked insurance in the wake of fires, and today, it's floods down at Wye River and the surrounding communities . In this editi...