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Each weekday from 11am, join Richelle Hunt and co-hosts from all around the state as they explore the issues that affect all Victorians. Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across the state.

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Women's football on the big grounds, would it make a difference?

There have been calls the AFLW to be played at stadiums like the MCG and Marvel to rise the profile of the game, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at what the measure would mean in changing attitudes to women's sport.

Published: YesterdayFri 4 Jul 2025 at 1:00amwith Richelle Hunt

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Duration: 50 minutes 43 seconds

Why there are calls for restricted access to supplements containing B6

Changes to the way products containing B6 are accessed is one of the proposals from the Therapeutic Goods Administration under a recently released interim decision.

Published: ThuThu 3 Jul 2025 at 1:00amwith Richelle Hunt

Duration: 53 minutes 9 seconds

Why we need to talk about the well being of childcare workers

Police investigating a Melbourne childcare worker accused of child sex crimes has caused a great deal of distress in the community.

Published: WedWed 2 Jul 2025 at 1:00amwith Richelle Hunt

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Duration: 51 minutes 36 seconds

Will the new seafood labeling laws change what you order in a restaurant?

Legislation introduced today will require restaurants and cafes to inform their customers on the origin of the seafood they serve, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss at what it will mean for what diners order and how far it will go…

Published: TueTue 1 Jul 2025 at 1:00amwith Richelle Hunt

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Duration: 51 minutes 20 seconds

Is it ok for students to use their teachers first name?

Some recent research has suggested that allowing students to use their teachers first names may help foster stronger teacher-student relationships, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore why it may improve teacher-student relations.

Published: MonMon 30 Jun 2025 at 1:00amwith Richelle Hunt

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Duration: 51 minutes 5 seconds

How much is your wardrobe a form of self-expression?

Anna Wintour has stepped down as editor of US Vogue, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what role the magazine has played as a fashion archive and explore how much what we wear forms who we are.

Published: 27 Jun 2025Fri 27 Jun 2025 at 1:00amwith Richelle Hunt

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Duration: 51 minutes 29 seconds

Has online ticketing made going to events just too hard?

Feeling a sense of nostalgia for queuing might sound a little odd, but when it comes to seeing your favourite band there is perhaps a certain camaraderie that comes from those long waits with sleeping bags and a thermos.

Published: 26 Jun 2025Thu 26 Jun 2025 at 1:00amwith Richelle Hunt

Duration: 51 minutes 38 seconds

Why we need to talk about suicide prevention

A new report from the Productivity Commission says that Australia's national plan to improve mental health and prevent suicide is "not fit for purpose" and needs to be re-written and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what measures…

Published: 25 Jun 2025Wed 25 Jun 2025 at 1:00amwith Richelle Hunt

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Duration: 51 minutes 3 seconds

Should YouTube be included in the social media ban?

The esafety Commissioner is recommending the Youtube be included in the social media ban for people under the age of 16, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what makes YouTube a form of social media and whether a ban would be…

Published: 24 Jun 2025Tue 24 Jun 2025 at 1:00amwith Richelle Hunt

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Duration: 41 minutes 37 seconds

How much do we need to be watching our water consumption in Melbourne?

As regional areas across Victoria face water restrictions, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what future measures can be taken to secure water across the State and whether Melbourne should also be on restrictions.

Published: 23 Jun 2025Mon 23 Jun 2025 at 1:00amwith Richelle Hunt

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Duration: 50 minutes 11 seconds

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