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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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0:51:15

Meet the Victorian senior of the year

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/11/07

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 Smith about his work advocating for homeless older people. Also in this edition former premier of Victoria Steve Bracks, shares his reflections on the Whitlam dismissal in the lead up to the 50th anniversary, plus we also talk music memoirs and why local content quotas on streaming platforms matter.

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0:51:24

Have generational holiday homes become a luxury...

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/11/06

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 Conversation Hour we explore what role the holiday home has played in Australia culture and whether it is really fair to assume they are only for the wealthy.Also in this edition, how the plastics industry made the burden of recycling a consumer issue, are we more vulnerable to advertising at Christmas time plus, how good are you at

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0:50:37

The Foodbank Hunger Report

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/11/05

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 magazines for teenagers still matter?

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0:35:48

Are we ready for 'supervised' self-driving cars?

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/11/04

A couple of months ago the car company introduced a so called 'semi-autonomous' driving feature upgrade here in Australia. They call it 'supervised' self-driving. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore how this feature works what sort of policy needs to be introduced to make sure it is safe.Also in this edition, we celebrate 50 years of Bohemian Rhapsody, how to use your own body weight to get fit, plus what does it mean to coexist safely with crocodiles.

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0:37:37

Will live translation tech stop us from learnign new...

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/31

As tech companies launch live translation features, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore how much it influence our motivation to learn new languages and discuss how much we can really rely on the accuracy of the translations.Also in this edition a new study that looks at the experiences of young people caring for parents with early onset dementia, plus is it becoming just too expensive to be a bridesmaid?

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0:52:04

What does the new Aged Care Act mean for you?

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/30

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.

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0:47:48

Do we underestimate the role of PE teachers?

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/29

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 young people. In this edition in The Conversation Hour we discuss what makes a good PE teacher and the importance of the role in schools.Also in this program, an exploration of the breakup album off the back of Lily Allen's much talked about album West End Girl, and just how prevalent is hostile architecture in Victoria.

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0:50:31

Is education the missing link in our youth crime...

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/28

The Victorian government has announced it's reopening Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what role schools can play in preventing at risk young people entering the justice system. Research suggests that students who have been suspended or expelled from school are likely to go on to have contact with the criminal justice system. So, should we be investing in schools and not jails?Also in this edition, why San Remo locals are worried

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0:52:08

Is visual clutter becoming an issue on our roads?

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/27

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 with the lights, from the shape to the way they move in this edition of the Conversation Hour we ask whether lights on a car should be off limits and purely for safety.Also in this edition, a new study that looks how fast our brain decides on the food we consume, plus the Australian Masters Games have wrapped for another year and

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0:48:52

Managing chronic constipation

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/24

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 gastroenterologist about the new guidelines as well as how to reduce stigma about the condition. Also in this edition, we talk citizen science, why wool is a good fibre for sportswear plus dating in later life.

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0:53:23

The disconcerting rise of 'menowashing'

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/23

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 at the rise of so called 'menowashing' and the dangers of commercial interests spreading misinformation and harmful advice in how to manage it.Also in this edition, it's dyslexia awareness month, we look at why there are calls to abandon the term and what needs to happen to better support reading and writing in schools.

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0:45:39

Navigating the question of home births

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/22

With home births and free births in the headlines today, in this edition of The Conversation Hour, we discuss the important differentiation between two, the homebirth guidelines, and also why some women decide to give birth at home.Also in this episode, new research from The Electrical Trades Union has found that one in eight electrical apprentices have been shocked while on the job, so what needs to change to ensure the safety of trade apprentices.

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0:51:38

Are you an accidental home schooler?

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/21

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 termed the 'accidental home schooler.'Also in this edition, was Barbie responsible for the rise in fast fashion? What does a climate resilient health system look like?Plus, the power of art to connect.

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0:50:10

What's the state of women's basketball in Australia?

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/20

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 will fare this season.Also in this episode there are calls to end to the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 to speed up the shift EV, will it work? Why environmental conservationists are concerned by the state government decision to continue to list deer as a protected species. Plus, how did a crocodile end up in a luxury

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0:50:03

Should supermarket junk food specials be banned?

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/17

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 living goes up, do those savings feel even more enticing? Well, the UK has recently banned muti-buy and and get one free specials on unhealthy foods, and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore whether this is something we should be doing here.Also in this episode, the legacy of Ace Frehley from Kiss, how to identify if

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0:51:42

Football Victoria calls for urgent upgrade to facilities

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/15

Football Victoria says it's had a substantial jump in participation, and is calling for urgent investment to support its growing popularity. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we discuss concerns about the current state of its facilities and what's need to support clubs into the future.Also in this edition, we talk 50 years of music therapy, unpack the changes to carry on luggage, plus take you to a sheep shearing competition.

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0:50:00

What happens when a young person gets their first phone?

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/14

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 Conversation Hour we discuss the big changes that can occur in a child's life around this time and why negotiation is key.Also in this episode, should GPs be able to initiate conversations with their patients about voluntary assisted dying? The Victorian Government is moving to lift some restrictions on the State's Assisted Dying scheme

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0:51:15

Are you looking for gold?

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/13

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 prospector about the rise of prospecting.Also in this edition, is it time to abandon the ATAR? Plus, should significant local residential architecture be turned into house museums?

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0:47:17

Have we got a bit carried away with how we sell real...

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/10

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 real estate has changed and ask whether we have lost the ability to envisage how we might like a place to look without all the trimmings.Also in this edition, are hot chips the ultimate treat? Plus, what is the purpose of marriage is in modern day life?

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0:53:02

How do we safeguard the future of music venues?

The Conversation Hour ·

2025/10/09

Music venues play an import role in sustaining music culture and creating community, but as the cost of living rises, and discretionary spending decreases how do we ensure the music venues survive? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we venture to Europe to hear about some innovative initiatives there and ask if the same models could be applied in Australia.Also in this edition, John Lennon would have been 85 today, we discuss his enduring influence and legacy. Plus, a medical

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