The Conversation Hour

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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.

  1. hace 2 días

    Should it companies be banned from paying ransom to data hackers?

    With news of another data hack this week, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at just how frequently companies are paying up, how much it perpetuates copycat crime and whether the paying of ransom money should be made illegal.  Also in this edition, fuel prices are expected to rise again, but by how much? And later in the hour, the push to keep ancient languages alive, plus how to prevent falls in later life.

  2. hace 3 días

    The push to save the Don Bosco Youth Centre

    The Don Bosco Youth Centre in Brunswick has been listed for sale. In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we discuss what role the centre has played in the community and the push to save it. Also in this edition, teacher strike action, an Open AI model goes rogue during testing, plus why is there a decline in job mobility in younger people?

  3. hace 4 días

    The Conversation Hour visits Ringwood's Realm

    In this edition of The Conversation Hour Mary Gearin broadcasts live from Ringwood's Realm and we meet the locals making an impact.

  4. hace 5 días

    When Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog

    There was a bit of a moment on 7:30 when Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog on live tv. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss if the moment will influence perceptions about Joyce, and how much of it is a distraction from key policy discussions. We also get the lowdown from a pet behaviourist about best practice when managing pet behaviour, particularly in high pressure situations. Also in this edition, understanding creatine and we celebrate National Belgium Day.

  5. hace 6 días

    How do you rate the 2026 Word Cup?

    As the Word Cup draws to a close in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the highs and lows of the tournament and ask how you would rate it. Also in this edition, Hinkley announced as Tassie Devils coach, a push for pedestrian safety, understanding the Odyssey, plus Victoria farewells Derryn Hinch.

  6. 17 jul

    A call to improve dignity and inclusion for affordable housing tenants in mixed tenure housing developments

    In this edition of The Conversation Hour we meet Georgie Armstrong who details her experience of being an affordable housing tenant in a mixed tenure development. Georgie shares her concerns that the grouping together of affordable housing residents to certain floors and not having the same level of access to amenities as full paying tenants perpetuates a sense of social exclusion. We also speak with an affordable housing researcher about what the government could and should be doing to improve the circumstances for people relying on the affordable housing scheme.  Also in this edition, a review of the Rolling Stones latest offerings. Plus, why Melbourne coffee is actually pretty good.

  7. 16 jul

    Is Messi set to be the greatest of all time?

    With Argentina's win over England in the World Cup semi-final this morning, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk the legacy of Lionel Messi and ask is he the greatest of all time? Also in this edition, the latest on travel advice and transit through the Middle East, winter gardening. Plus, is coffee in Australia over-rated?

  8. 15 jul

    Another data centre proposed for Victoria

    In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we look at planning laws surrounding data centres following news one is proposed for Miners Rest near Ballarat. Also in this episode, new research into how engaged the younger generation is when it comes to politics.

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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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