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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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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...
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...