The Conversation Hour

ABC

Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.

  1. 22 hr ago

    Firefighters call to fix mobile phone black spots

    Firefighters fear for community safety amid calls to fix mobile black spots in Victoria ahead of the upcoming fire season. Fire Rescue Commissioner Gavin Freeman gives the Spring weather and fire forecast. And for the first time, 10 YouTube content creators have been inducted into the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. We speak to inductee Eddie Woo and NFSA CEO Patrick McIntyre.

  2. 1 day ago

    Should you be able to access your Super early

    Economist Saul Eslake examines the viability of accessing your Super early. We speak to CEO of Our Watch, former VWFL player Patty Kinnersly about AFL player respect training. And Animal Behaviourist, Kate Mornement discusses a new report that claims Otters enjoy people watching as much as we do.

  3. 5 days ago

    Does removing public seating make a community safer

    We examine Brimbank Council’s decision to remove seating in Sunshine following concerns about antisocial behaviour, but does this just move social problems elsewhere? We look at an outreach model that has been working  to de-escalate incidents and connect vulnerable people with housing, health and social support.  The European Union has brought in new laws banning the destruction of unsold garments, should Australia follow suit? We discuss the environmental impacts of mass fashion production and what we can do to address the problem.

  4. 6 days ago

    Students across Australia protest against One Nation and Pauline Hanson

    Protest organiser Felix Hughes and the Longitudinal Head of Growing Up in Australia, Kirsten Campbell, discuss ways in which young people today are engaging in politics.  Following yesterday’s chat to provide free third spaces for young people, we catch up on the community pressure to stall the sale of Brunswick’s community centre Don Bosco.  And a new Neighbourhood Watch report on the importance of knowing thy neighbour.

  5. 12 Aug

    WA trials mass AI surveillance to prevent crime, will Victoria follow suit

    We speak to Associate Professor Jake Goldenfein about the accuracy of AI facial recognition. And personal injury Lawyer Nick Mann offers a legal perspective on the Geelong concussion contract.

  6. 11 Aug

    The Census: why everyone should be counted

    We talk about the hidden and ongoing costs of childhood cancer with Redkite CEO Monique Keighery, and mother of two Samantha Leffler, whose 1-year-old daughter Florence was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour. Liz Allen takes your Census questions and shares her personal connection to the Census, why she became a Demographer and why she believes every Australian should be counted. And Paul Simon’s Graceland celebrates its 40th Anniversary. We take a look back at the joy and controversy surrounding its release and the legacy that lives on with Sisonke Msimang.

  7. 10 Aug

    Joel Bowden on the AFL concussion scandal

    Former AFL player Joel Bowden brings a human perspective to the Geelong concussion saga.

  8. 7 Aug

    Understanding the repercussions of the Geelong concussion deal

    In this edition of The Conversation Hour we continue to discuss the Geelong concussion deal and ask what the AFL and Players Association should be doing in response. Also in this edition, improving fatigue warnings for new parents. Plus a new theatre production delves into Melbourne's night life.

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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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  • Creator
    ABC
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.6k
  • Rating
    Clean
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