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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 50 MIN

Are the men 'marrying up'?

from The Conversation Hour · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

An ABC analysis of census data recently revealed that women are more likely to exceed their husbands when it comes to education. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we ask the provocative question what role things like educational status and earning capacity play in who we walk down the aisle with.Also in this edition, how Geelong is fairing in the wake of the oil refinery fire plus, will the Prime Minister's fertiliser deal ease concerns of farmers.

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