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The Conversation Hour — 328 episodes
Does removing public seating make a community safer
Students across Australia protest against One Nation and Pauline Hanson
WA trials mass AI surveillance to prevent crime, will Victoria follow suit
The Census: why everyone should be counted
Joel Bowden on the AFL concussion scandal
Understanding the repercussions of the Geelong concussion deal
AFL club makes player liable for concussion risk
The pressure on boys and men meet body image ideals
Is it ever ok to comment on how someone looks?
Will declining house prices make aged care unaffordable?
How did MTV change the music industry?
Bird flu has been detected in Victoria
What will Labor's election campaign look like under Ben Carroll
Victoria you have a new premier, so what just happened?
How will the leadership challenge impact your vote?
Should it companies be banned from paying ransom to data hackers?
The push to save the Don Bosco Youth Centre
The Conversation Hour visits Ringwood's Realm
When Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog
How do you rate the 2026 Word Cup?
A call to improve dignity and inclusion for affordable housing tenants in mixed tenure housing developments
Is Messi set to be the greatest of all time?
Another data centre proposed for Victoria
Fighting the shame around being scammed
Are you finding it tricky to navigate aged care fees?
Celebrating NAIDOC week and Fifty Years of Deadly
The impact of the Telstra on Victorian communities
Reducing side effects stigma for women going through cancer treatment
Ensuring player safety in suburban footy
Does the gambling reform legislation go far enough?
How in sync are you with the 'social clock'?
Reducing stigma toward people who experience mental health challenges
New school education program tackles stigma around women's health
How is the shifting property market impacting your plans?
A Socceroos special
Zali Steggall talks Community Strong Australia
New study points to lack of evidence that IVF add-ons are are effective
Does authenticity in politics matter?
How do school suspensions impact young people?
All eyes on Soccer in Seattle
Mary takes you to Mill Park Library
What's the future of the fabric store?
New report indicates concerning rates of drug overdose in Australia
Will petrol prices in Australia improve?
Celebrating Spiderbait
Improving the life of tenants
Have we forgotten how to behave at the theatre?
How much does social class determine who you vote for?
Remembering Richard Scolyer
Are female voters moving to the far-right?
Is it good that house prices are dropping?
Is alcohol delivery reform in Victoria actually working?
On getting students to complete year 12
Is it ok to take your kid on holiday during the school semester?
Understanding dementia risk factors
Talking about sex midlife and beyond
What makes a great AFL coach ?
Understanding MND
Should public transport continue to be free?
The risk factors that make menopause more severe for some
The science minister responds to climate research cuts at the CSIRO
What's happening at the CSIRO?
How do you feel about your GP using an AI scribe?
Staying safe on public transport
How much do you hear accents in music?
Should free meal programs be available in schools?
How far does the budget go in reducing intergenerational inequity?
Politics and voter trust
One Nation wins Farrer by-election
Celebrating Sir David Attenborough at 100
Should the World Cup still be screened at Federation Square?
Improving public transport accessibly
Has the recent spate of firebombing impacted your business?
Accessing voluntary assisted dying in aged care
How can we better suppport our paramedics?
The interim report from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has been handed down
Concerns about AI surveillance at work
Why don't you take the bus?
Answering your questions about the NDIS
What is basic human dignity?
Truck drivers to receive fuel money from business
Changes to blood donation eligibility
Are the men 'marrying up'?
New survey reveals extent of financial strain dental costs caused by dental costs
Navigating the AFL tribunal on umpire abuse and the principles of justice
Is Australia too reliant on the US?
Safeguarding democracy in Australia
Why don’t we repair things more?
How is the Lebanese Community feeling?
Is this peace?
Junior pay rates abolished for young adult employees
Supporting our Victorian policing community in times of trauma
Concern the fuel crisis will impact kids sports
How much is walking part of your daily commute?
Principals under pressure
Will we see more people cycling as a result of the fuel crisis?
Can jet skis co-exist with marine life?
How Should You Think About Your Budget
What could the fuel crisis mean for tradies
How much surge capacity is in our public transport system?
Elder rights advocates share concern about a major aged care provider two-tier system
Divided opinion on plans to shift building inspection costs from buyers to sellers
The psychology of panic buying
Understanding Australia's involvement in the Iranian conflict
When was the last time you went to the ballet or opera?
A Conversation Hour menopause special
How did you come to barrack for your AFL team?
Introducing your pets to a newborn
A win for better access to speech pathologists
Turning the plane around: what happens in the cockpit during international conflicts?
Ron Barassi memorialised in Barassi Way
Combating racism in community sport
What makes a good airport design?
The tale of your teddy
Supporting neurodivergent kids at the hairdresser
Have we got better at designing hospitals?
What is the future of the Philip Island Circuit?
How prepared are you for grassfires in the suburbs?
How hard is it for you to go to the toilet at work?
Why park rangers matter
Taking your talkback on talkback...
"The police don't really take us seriously" hiker calls for stronger police action after alleged assault
What do we actually mean when we talk about 'activity centres' in a housing context?
Co-existing with kangaroos
Is food studies back?
Are fewer people going vegan?
Could greater collaboration between Victorian schools boost student performance?
The Mardi Gras after party has been cancelled
The push to save Writers Victoria
Climate proofing sporting events
What skills did you learn from your first job?
Little buddies creating a sense of belonging at school
Why outdoor play matters
Designing heat resistant homes
Do you still dance?
Finding light in a time of darkness
Do you holiday in the suburbs?
New birth guidelines introduced for clinicians
What does the 2016 trend tell us about our relationship with social media?
Is it getting harder for holiday parks to insure?
What is the etiquette around claiming a patch on the beach?
Did Mattel's new autistic barbie get it right?
Do you want live music at your next sporting event?
Improving temporary accommodation after a natural disasters
Will the social media ban change how kids will holiday this summer?
Is it ok to ask what someone got for their ATAR score?
A dinosaur skeleton is going to auction, but should it be?
What are your unique Christmas traditions?
What's happening to VicHealth?
Should primary schools have a stronger focus on teaching typing skills?
Changing employer attitudes towards hiring a person who is blind
What should nightclubs be doing to prevent sexual harm to its patrons?
We take you to Town Hall Station
Do we need lockdown drills in Victorian schools?
Are we doing enough to reduce plastics?
Would you be happy to walk into a shop that has no staff?
Improving our neighbourhoods for older Melbournians
New survey reveals extent of poor toilet facilities for women transport workers
Are cigarettes back in the culture?
Is backyard cricket still a thing?
Understanding the wide ranging impacts infertility can have on your life
That time in the 90s when Nirvana performed on MTV
It's Solo Mothers by Choice Day
When did you discover rock and roll?
Why we need to talk about the sexual wellbeing of women in midlife
AC/DC are in town
Improving team sport inclusion for people with autisim
Do we need to simplify footy?
Meet the Victorian senior of the year
Have generational holiday homes become a luxury Victoria can no longer afford?
The Foodbank Hunger Report
Are we ready for 'supervised' self-driving cars?
Will live translation tech stop us from learning new languages?
What does the new Aged Care Act mean for you?
Do we underestimate the role of PE teachers?
Is education the missing link in our youth crime problem?
Is visual clutter becoming an issue on our roads?
Managing chronic constipation
The disconcerting rise of 'menowashing'
Navigating the question of home births
Are you an accidental home schooler?
What's the state of women's basketball in Australia?
Should supermarket junk food specials be banned?
Football Victoria calls for urgent upgrade to facilities
What happens when a young person gets their first phone?
Are you looking for gold?
Have we got a bit carried away with how we sell real estate?
How do we safeguard the future of music venues?
How sport influences the things we say
What does a useful donation to an op shop actually look like?
How do we better support kids who miss school due to illness?
Happy Taylor Swift day!
Sunscreen testing under further scrutiny
The Conversation Hour goes to the Royal Melbourne Show
What does it take to be an umpire?
How far have we really come in reducing fast food marketing to kids?
Jimmy Kimmel has been reinstated
Do you have awards at your local sports club?
Are the prelims better than the Grand Final?
Does the music industry need to introduce a green tick?
Why youth clubs matter
Why are dads less likely to talk about sexual education?
Are athletes paid too much?
How did Korean culture break into the mainstream?
The diet created in Victoria that has changed countless lives
Using smart phones to monitor roads
Erin Patterson has been sentenced
The loss of a literary journal
Could clubs make it easier for fans to go to the AFL finals?
How can we better support migrants to keep their name?
The competitive sport that puts the environment front and center
Debunking the myth that migration leads to a lack of housing
Supporting the mental health of AFL players
Should golf courses be multi-functional?
Supporting frontline workers
Should greyhounds be allowed off-leash in dog parks?
Improving the safety of cyclists
Are ear pods making us feel disconnected?
Do we need to get tougher on dog owners?
What is the best way to combat homophobia in sport?
How effective is book week in connecting kids to reading?
The showgirl is having a moment
Do we underestimate the impact of being homesick?
The Conversation Hour
Why do women still face criticism for mixing motherhood and a career?
The environmental cost of Winter swimming
Is customer service in retail a lost art?
Creating hospital meals for culturally diverse patients
The kids taking charge of air pollution
New study reveals prevalence of women experiencing migraine
Why we need to talk about IVF 'add-ons'
The legacy of Where Did I Come From
Supporting the families of emergency service workers
Is social media addiction impacting your family?
Do skate parks help keep kids connected?
What will the Saints historic win mean for fans?
Is footy following the American model?
Would we judge Monica Lewinsky as harshly as we did 3 decades ago?
What is the state of your local basketball facility?
Has footy become too long?
Are AI recruitment practices exacerbating ageism in the workforce?
Why meaningful work when you are young matters
Do women who decide to not have kids still face social stigma?
Police initiative combats harassment on public transport
Birth trauma connected to poor mental health outcomes
Privacy concerns over age verification for internet searches
What is the best way to ensure protests remain peaceful?
Do we need to reign in how medicinal cannabis is prescribed?
What happens when the local bank closes?
Funding cuts to programs that help new parents settle their babies
Women's football on the big grounds, would it make a difference?
Why there are calls for restricted access to supplements containing B6
Why we need to talk about the well being of childcare workers
Will the new seafood labeling laws change what you order in a restaurant?
Is it ok for students to use their teachers first name?
How much is your wardrobe a form of self-expression?
Has online ticketing made going to events just too hard?
Why we need to talk about suicide prevention
Should YouTube be included in the social media ban?
How much do we need to be watching our water consumption in Melbourne?
How insurance costs are impacting the live music scene
Preparing young workers for security incidents
Improving mental health support for GPs
Will the post and boast laws work?
What is the true cost of not being able to see a psychiatrist?
Should libraries be a gateway to social services?
What impact does school expulsion have on a student?
Could you live on the minimum wage?
Do we need menopause accredited workplaces?
What happens when you discover you have a life altering condition?
Supporting farmers through drought
Supporting young retail workers
State budget cuts for women in sport
the Enhanced Games + who is still playing Grand Theft Auto ?
Accessing hospital parking + new report into adolescent health
Why there are protests against the emergency services tax
What role can a community play in preventing suicide?
Celebrating women in cricket
When a seabird's body crunches with the sound of plastic
Is secondary traumatic stress driving teachers out of the profession?
Supporting families through paediatric palliative care
How do we cultivate a love of reading?
Is the risk of concussion too high in kids footy?
Why are young people not driving trucks?
Why is the AFL looking to recruit players in America?
A big night for Melbourne's basketball community
Why are children overrepresented in e-scooter fatalities?
Is nightclubbing still a rite of passage?
Do we need better breastfeeding facilities at sporting venues?
What would Maggie Dent do?
Do we still know how to protest with purpose?
What do dentists think about dental being covered by Medicare?
Where do you turn for guidance?
Exploring the legacy of Pope Francis
Does political campaigning over Easter work?
How much will foreign policy influence your vote?
Who should pay for student debt?
Have renters been overlooked in this election campaign?
Who will build the new houses?
The legal complexities of the Monash IVF mix-up
How do we co-exist with noise?
Does there need to be greater regulation around ADHD diagnosis?
What would improve youth mental health services?
How safe do you feel on public transport?
How much do we understand about the rates illegal gun ownership in Australia?
Do you still eat beef?
How should the police force attract cadets?
Do retired police officers get the support they need?
When doctors have to talk about death
How much do you change which party you vote for?
Breaking the social stigma around Tourette syndrome
Have you ever visited an Urgent Care Clinic?
Is Roblox encouraging child gambling?
When is animal testing ok?
Why there are calls to limit tourism access along The Great Ocean Road
When men cry
How spontaneous are 'surprise' gigs?
Why we need to talk about 'Adolescence'
What's going on with how parents are behaving at sport?
Would you go 'car free' for a bigger living space?
Illegal rubbish dumping is becoming a big problem
What does day to day life in jail actually look like?
Do we need tighter bail laws?
Are companies doing enough to prevent scams?
The economics behind bargain shopping
Should the writing industry embrace AI?
Lessons from the latest gender pay gap figures
Is the vape ban deterring young people?