The Conversation Hour
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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 the social media ban change how kids will holiday this summer?
What did your school holidays look like when you where a kid? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how the social media ban for under 1...
Is it ok to ask what someone got for their ATAR score?
It's been a big day for year 12 students, as they receive their ATAR score, but is it actually ok to ask what someone got? In this edition of The Conv...
A dinosaur skeleton is going to auction, but should it be?
A rare dinosaur skeleton will be going to auction in London. Nicknamed Spike, inspired by its pointy skull, it has been described as a "colourful bird...
What are your unique Christmas traditions?
Well, Christmas is almost upon us and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we hear your unique Christmas traditions and catch up with the co-found...
What's happening to VicHealth?
A Government spokesperson has told The Conversation Hour that they are addressing duplication by bringing the work of VicHealth into the larger Depart...
Should primary schools have a stronger focus on teaching typing skills?
A recent study has exposed a gap in the amount of time allocated to teaching primary school students how to type and in this edition of The Conversati...
Changing employer attitudes towards hiring a person who is blind
Today marks International Day of People with a Disability and in this edition of the Conversation Hour we discuss the prevalence of discrimination in...
What should nightclubs be doing to prevent sexual harm to its patrons?
New research indicates that nightclubs could be doing more to prevent sexual harm in their venues. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk th...
We take you to Town Hall Station
The Metro Tunnell is go and in this special edition of The Conversation Hour we broadcast live from Town Hall Station. We speak with architects, train...
Do we need lockdown drills in Victorian schools?
Two schools in Berwick went into lockdown yesterday, a Department of Education spokesperson said the incident involved a "young student who behaved in...
Are we doing enough to reduce plastics?
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at where things are currently at with banning single use plastics and discuss the impact it continues...
Would you be happy to walk into a shop that has no staff?
Melbourne has a new staff-free 7-Eleven, which is essentially comprised of vending machines. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss if t...
Improving our neighbourhoods for older Melbournians
Over the past couple of months a group of 65 plus citizen scientists have hit the streets of Melbourne, mapping their experiences to capture how to ma...
New survey reveals extent of poor toilet facilities for women transport workers
A Rail, Tram and Bus Union survey has found 73 per cent of female transport workers have experienced health issues as a result of poor toilet faciliti...
Are cigarettes back in the culture?
There is Sabrina Carpenter using a fork as a cigarette holder in a music video, pop star Rosalía giving Charli xcx a cigarette bouquet for her birthda...
Is backyard cricket still a thing?
The Ashes start tomorrow and with Christmas just around the corner perhaps you are considering digging out your backyard cricket set. But is the back...
Understanding the wide ranging impacts infertility can have on your life
This morning our 774 ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast host Sharnelle Vella shared the joyous news that she is expecting a baby girl in March. She reflect...
That time in the 90s when Nirvana performed on MTV
32 years ago today Nirvana played an unplugged gig for MTV in New York and it marked a pivotal moment for the band. In this edition of The Conversatio...
It's Solo Mothers by Choice Day
In this edition of the Conversation Hour we talk of Solo Mothers by Choice day, which generally describes single mums who have used assisted reproduct...
When did you discover rock and roll?
It's been a big week for rock in Melbourne — in this edition of The Conversation Hour we ask you when you discovered the genre.
Also in this edi...
Why we need to talk midlife sexual wellbeing in women
A new women's health study from Monash University has looked at the impact of decreasing libido on women midlife. In this edition of The Conversation...
AC/DC are in town
AC/DC are in Melbourne and folk are excited. In this edition of The Conversation we hear your AC/DC stories and reflect on what their set list might l...
Improving team sport inclusion for people with autisim
New research has looked at the experience of autistic people playing team sport and has revealed that while there is a desire to increase their partic...
Do we need to simplify footy?
Has football become too long and too confusing? And will the new wildcard make it even more complicated? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we a...
Meet the Victorian senior of the year
Bryan Lipmann has been named the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year for Victoria and in this edition of The Conversation Hour he speaks with Justin S...
Have generational holiday homes become a luxury Victoria can no longer afford?
In a housing crisis the idea of holiday home has become something of a dirty word, and comes with a presumption of privilege. In this edition of The C...
The Foodbank Hunger Report
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we learn about the 2025 Foodbank Hunger Report, talk the come back of Race Around the World and ask do magazi...
Are we ready for 'supervised' self-driving cars?
A couple of months ago the car company introduced a so called 'semi-autonomous' driving feature upgrade here in Australia. They call it 'supervised' s...
Will live translation tech stop us from learnign new lanugages?
As tech companies launch live translation features, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore how much it influence our motivation to learn...
What does the new Aged Care Act mean for you?
A new Aged Care Act is coming in November.In this special edition of The Conversation we explore how the act will affect you and the people you love.
Do we underestimate the role of PE teachers?
A recent report by the University College London's Institute of Education has looked at the role of sport in improves the academic performance of youn...
Is education the missing link in our youth crime problem?
The Victorian government has announced it's reopening Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what role sc...
Is visual clutter becoming an issue on our roads?
Have you noticed that on some cars it is hard to tell the indicator is on or the brake lights are working? As more care designers are getting creative...
Managing chronic constipation
There are new guidelines on what to eat and drink if you have chronic constipation, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we speak with a gastroent...
The disconcerting rise of 'menowashing'
In recent years public discussions about the impact of menopause has been having a bit of a moment, In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look a...
Navigating the question of home births
With home births and free births in the headlines today, in this edition of The Conversation Hour, we discuss the important differentiation between tw...
Are you an accidental home schooler?
As rates of homeschooling rise, in this edition of The Conversation Hour, we look at why there has been an upward trend and delve into what has been...
What's the state of women's basketball in Australia?
The WNBL season kicked off on the weekend and in this edition of The Conversation we take a look at what engagement with the game was like and how it...
Should supermarket junk food specials be banned?
You try and keep your diet healthy, but are you sometimes lured by those two for one chocolate bar deals on the supermarket shelf? And as the cost of...
Football Victoria calls for urgent upgrade to facilities
Football Victoria says it's had a substantial jump in participation, and is calling for urgent investment to support its growing popularity. In this e...