The Conversation Hour

It is not uncommon to hear stories about the the trauma emergency service workers experience, but the toll it takes on their family members often gets overlooked. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at a new resource called Supportable, created by the Emergency Services Foundation, it offers mental health support those close to frontline workers. Also in this edition, what does the cl...

The government has confirmed YouTube will be included in Australia's social media ban for kids under 16, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss just how damaging social media addiction can be to families and what role social media plays in perpetuating anxiety and depression in young people. Also in this edition, should schools separate classes, such as maths, around academic ability,...

DIY Bike ramps and skate ramps in parks are contentious, kids build them and then they get pulled down. In Brighton locals are debating whether makeshift bike jump should be removed. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what role skate parks can have in keeping young people connected. Also in this edition, a change to blood donation rules for cancer survivors, a child led movement e...

It was an extraordinary win for St Kilda FC against the Dees on Sunday afternoon, with a historic three quarter time comeback, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss how far the win will go in restoring hope in the club. Also in this edition, the closure of Australia's oldest Chinese restaurant, understanding meme stocks and can ultrafast fashion ever be certified as sustainable?

With rumours of Snoop Dog playing at the AFL Grand Final in this edition of The Conversation Hour we ask whether or not it is ok for the AFL Grand Final to have the look at feel of the Super Bowl. Also, in this edition, is it becoming a bit cringe to post on social media and Obama says tomato sauce is just for kids — is he right?

In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what the reaction would be if the affair between Lewinsky and Bill Clinton if it happened today. Would the judgement be as harsh on Lewinsky? And what has it meant for her to reclaim her story? Also in this edition, does Australia need to be doing more policy wise in curbing the public appetite for ultra-fast fashion and what does the axing of Co...

Last week construction started on a $60 million redevelopment initiative on the Frankston Stadium, with features including ten basketball courts and a new 1,000 seat show court, and while this is a great win for the basketball community in Frankston, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the health of courts around the state. Also in this edition what will the lasting legacy of Ozzy...

The AFL's new executive general manager of football performance, Greg Swann, has said he is looking to speed up games. In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we look whether games have become drawn out and what changes need to be made to tighten them up.  Also in this edition, what is underpinning the rising rates of school bullying, why we need to talk more about mental health after cancer, pl...

One quarter of employers classify people over the age of 50 as old, that's according to a study into employer attitudes from the Australian Human Rights Age Commissioner and the Human Resources Institute. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what role AI recruitment systems play in age discrimination and speak with a careers coach on the measures some are taking to circumvent the sy...

New research suggests many young people aged between 20 and 34 aren't using their skills in their current job and can't get the hours they want, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we explore what impact this can have. Also, in this edition, how much will the stadium debate sway the election results in Tasmania, the secret life of farmers and why we need to rethink making happiness the goal.

New data has revealed that birthrates in Melbourne are in decline, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we explore whether stigma around not having kids is also in decline or if attitudes, particularly towards women, remain somewhat judgy.  Also in this edition,  the implications of reduced access to rural and regional courts, the power in sartorial soft diplomacy and what AI can tell us about...

A police messaging service called STOPIT that was set up to report harassment on Melbourne's public transport system has led to more than 60 arrests over the last 3 years, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what role it has played in capturing and preventing instances of unwanted sexual behaviour which could otherwise go unreported. Also in this edition, outback killer, Bardley Jo...

A new study by Birth Trauma Australia has found that women who struggled to get a diagnosis for their injuries were 2.4 times more likely to experience suicidal thoughts. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how better to support women experiencing birth trauma. Also in this edition, we look at a new study that has revealed a third of young workers are exploited, plus after the acci...

Later this year age-assurance technology will be introduced to internet search engines, to reduce children's exposure to harmful content, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we delve into what impact the changes may pose to privacy.  Also in this edition we also explore why Melbourne rents are at record highs, and discuss what is the best ways to boost vaccination rates in Australia. Plus, so...

The Victorian opposition have proposed new policy that would see the Victorian police, instead of local councils in charge of protest registrations. But some argue that could be counterproductive, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we explore what the best system is to support peaceful protests. Also in this edition, as bus drivers strike around the state we look at how to improve the bus ne...

AHPRA is releasing new guidance for prescribing of medicinal cannabis after an investigation found unsafe practices where leading to harmful impacts on patients, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what measures need to be put in place to ensure the wellbeing of health consumers. Also in this edition, a recent survey from the United Workers Union has revealed the under staffing in...

With the recent announcement of closure of 10 Bendigo Bank branches across Australia, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what is lost when a local branch is closes and whether we need stronger policy to keep branches open. Also in this edition, what will the RBA rate decision tell us about the cost of living crises, why Australia was gripped by the mushroom murder trial, and we al...

With news of the axing of funding for council-run sleep and settling group education classes, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what impact it will have on young parents and discuss the importance of sleep on mental health. Also in this edition, how to combat threatening behaviour towards umpires, the importance of age inclusive language and what will the legacy of Peter Russell-...

There have been calls the AFLW to be played at stadiums like the MCG and Marvel to rise the profile of the game, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at what the measure would mean in changing attitudes to women's sport.  Also in this edition, as UK rock legends Oasis commence their international tour, will we see the same rock n roll antics of previous times? Plus, the legacy of Miss...

Changes to the way products containing B6 are accessed is one of the proposals from the Therapeutic Goods Administration under a recently released interim decision. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore why there are concerns about the amount of B6 people are consuming in products such as mineral supplements, energy drinks.  Also in this edition, what is the health of family business...

Police investigating a Melbourne childcare worker accused of child sex crimes has caused a great deal of distress in the community. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at how this news has impacted the wellbeing of childcare workers and what supports need to be in place ahead of a deeply troubling day. Also in this edition, what why an online retailer is banning serial returners, a ne...

Legislation introduced today will require restaurants and cafes to inform their customers on the origin of the seafood they serve, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss at what it will mean for what diners order and how far it will go in gearing customers to make better informed decisions about the seafood they consume.  Also in this edition, why there are calls for a national strate...

Some recent research has suggested that allowing students to use their teachers first names may help foster stronger teacher-student relationships, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore why it may improve teacher-student relations. Also in this edition, what will the Brett Whitely exhibition mean for tourism to Shepparton, what will the aged care system look like for forever renters,...

Anna Wintour has stepped down as editor of US Vogue, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what role the magazine has played as a fashion archive and explore how much what we wear forms who we are. Also, in this edition we introduce you to pro-basketballer Caitlin Cunningham, Caitlin has recently gone viral on the internet for their gothic look and being a positive role model for sel...

Feeling a sense of nostalgia for queuing might sound a little odd, but when it comes to seeing your favourite band there is perhaps a certain camaraderie that comes from those long waits with sleeping bags and a thermos. But as ticket sales for big touring acts move online, can it dimmish a sense of fandom? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore whether online ticketing has made acces...