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 天前

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?
2 天前

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.
3 天前

Fighting the shame around being scammed

You may have seen actor Christie Whelan-Browne social media post detailing her experience of falling victim to a vehicle scam referred to as carnapping. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at just how far this practice and also explore how to reduce the shame associated with it. Also in this edition, what underpins the poor snow season, the latest on the Straight of Hormuz, plus we celebrate Bastille Day.
4 天前

Are you finding it tricky to navigate aged care fees?

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has received almost 200 complaints about aged care service charges and and fees to residents the this year. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss how to improve the transparency of the fee structure, what services could and should constitute standard care in contrast to premium services and what the regulator should be doing to prevent over charging. Also in this edition, what went wrong with Bazball, and exploration into how far we have come in treating macular degeneration, plus we celebrate local theatre.
7月10日

Celebrating NAIDOC week and Fifty Years of Deadly

In this edition of the Conversation Hour Daniel James is joined by Djaran Murray-Jackson, Co-Chair of Gellung Warl, to talk Treaty and what the NAIDOC theme Fifty Years of Deadly means to him. Also in this edition, Aunty Professor Lynette Riley Co-Chair of the National NAIDOC Committee, discusses how the committee landed on this years NAIDOC theme. Plus, Daniel chats with two of this year's National NAIDOC Person of the Year finalists in Dr Lana Leslie-Henfling OAM and Timmy Duggan OAM.
7月8日

The impact of the Telstra on Victorian communities

As Telstra experiences a widespread network outage in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the impact on Victorian communities from business to transport, and also look at how the outage highlights the importance of having cash. Also in this edition, from Wimbledon to the World Cup — how are the big international tournaments affecting you? From when you sleep, to what you wear?
7月7日

Reducing side effects stigma for women going through cancer treatment

New research has revealed that women are enduring pain and discomfort from gynaecological side effects from cancer treatments due to the stigma associate with the conditions. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we speak with the report author about the need for health care workers to be more proactive in discussing the side effects, to ensure their patients health and wellbeing. Also in this edition, a rise of delivery drivers being scammed, how AI is impacting the media landscape, plus, the blurring of reality tv and documentary.
7月6日

Ensuring player safety in suburban footy

With the devastating news that Epping footy player Nathan Fitzgerald is on end of life care after suffering head injuries, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss calls for an investigation into how hard cricket pitches are covered on multi-use community sporting ovals. Also in this edition, a peak behind the curtains at the Australian Ballet, what it takes to be a celebrant, plus are "space balls" wash up a Queensland beach.

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Jon Faine

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Great engaging topics

2021/05/11

Viktor TLC

love the variety of topics and the flow.

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