The Conversation Hour

AHPRA is releasing new guidance for prescribing of medicinal cannabis after an investigation found unsafe practices where leading to harmful impacts on patients, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what measures need to be put in place to ensure the wellbeing of health consumers.Also in this edition, a recent survey from the United Workers Union has revealed the under staffing in childcare centres, so how do we better support the industry and ensure child safety. Plus, we delve into the history of NAIDOC week.

With the recent announcement of closure of 10 Bendigo Bank branches across Australia, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what is lost when a local branch is closes and whether we need stronger policy to keep branches open.Also in this edition, what will the RBA rate decision tell us about the cost of living crises, why Australia was gripped by the mushroom murder trial, and we also discuss the importance of revitalising First Nations language.

With news of the axing of funding for council-run sleep and settling group education classes, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what impact it will have on young parents and discuss the importance of sleep on mental health.Also in this edition, how to combat threatening behaviour towards umpires, the importance of age inclusive language and what will the legacy of Peter Russell-Clarke be?

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. Also in this edition, as UK rock legends Oasis commence their international tour, will we see the same rock n roll antics of previous times? Plus, the legacy of Miss Piggy and is diva a dirty word?

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. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore why there are concerns about the amount of B6 people are consuming in products such as mineral supplements, energy drinks. Also in this edition, what is the health of family business in Australia, and what makes Wimbledon so fashionable 

Police investigating a Melbourne childcare worker accused of child sex crimes has caused a great deal of distress in the community. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at how this news has impacted the wellbeing of childcare workers and what supports need to be in place ahead of a deeply troubling day.Also in this edition, what why an online retailer is banning serial returners, a new online test to assist in early detection of kidney disease plus how fresh cut flowers and brighten your day.

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 in gearing customers to make better informed decisions about the seafood they consume. Also in this edition, why there are calls for a national strategy into loneliness, are the recent moves to address uni “placement poverty” enough, plus we delve into what it means to make livable affordable architecture. 

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.Also in this edition, what will the Brett Whitely exhibition mean for tourism to Shepparton, what will the aged care system look like for forever renters, plus a new study seeks to understand the best way to treat IBS.

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. Also, in this edition we introduce you to pro-basketballer Caitlin Cunningham, Caitlin has recently gone viral on the internet for their gothic look and being a positive role model for self expression,Plus, as the founder of adult content platform OnlyFans looks to sell, we talk where porn sits in the feminist debate, is it misogyny or empowerment?

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. But as ticket sales for big touring acts move online, can it dimmish a sense of fandom? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore whether online ticketing has made accessing tickets harder than lining up in a physical queue. Also in this edition, we discuss the challenges of dealing with a rare cancer, the impact of tourism on Bali and an innovation in bee conversation.