The Conversation Hour

In the wake of the death of two police officers in Porepunkah, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss  the mental health impacts on the broader police force, their families and community.And in what has been a challenging morning across the State we get updates on a school bus has rolled over in Stonehaven, and a crane incident in Derrimut. 

In Victoria greyhounds must be leashed at all times in public, this includes off-leash dog parks., with the exception of seven designated grey hound parks around the state. There are calls to change this law and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we delve into why the laws are in place and what would be at stake if they where changed and why there is the push to change them.Also, in this edition, new research looks at how long COVID continues to impact people's lives, plus the lasting legacy of Jeff Buckley.

With tragic news this morning of a cyclist fatality, in this edition of The Conversation Hour, we look at what measures need to be put in place to improve the safety of cyclists on our roads.Also in this edition, is it problematic for celebrities to put their name to weight loss products? What is the cumulative impact of grief on staff working in aged care? Plus,  we speak with one of the first female boundary umpires to umpire the men's AFL. 

Have you found yourself trying to chat to someone only to find they have their ear pods in? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore just how much ear pods are contributing to people feeling social isolation. Also in this edition, a big win for Softball Australia plus why the We Do Not Care Club is having an impact. 

We often hear about cat curfews and importance of keeping cats indoors for the damage they do to native wildlife -but have dogs been going a bit under the radar? Do they do just as much environmental damage? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore whether we need stronger laws about where dogs can and can't go.Also in this edition of The Conversation Hour, how can we make aged care settings more homely, new research from Australian scientists signal abrupt changes in Antarctica plus, do you remember the Reverse Garage shop?

Homophobia in sport has made the headlines today, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what role captains could play in changing the culture in sport. Also in this edition, how a Wimmera mechanic is making a difference to the lives of young people experiencing financial disadvantage, do we need to cut red tape around modular housing? And the significance of introducing female boundary umpires to the AFL men's game.

Parents often feel a bit conflicted when it comes to book week, of course it is great to promote reading, but the last minute dash to cobble together a costume can be a bit of a burdensome. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what role book week really plays in encouraging young readers and if it is worth the pressure.Also in this edition, how to improve women's inclusion in the mining sector plus how viable is it to get rid of the little stickers on our fruit and vegetables?

From Taylor Swift's new album The Life of a Showgirl to Pamela Anderson's film The Last Showgirl, social media feeds have been awash with plumes of brightly coloured feathers and sparkly outfits, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we ask why the Showgirl is having a moment.Plus, we look at a VR work that captures the experiences and reflections of flood affected people, pay tribute to David Stratton and delve into the many and varied uses of pickle juice.

Australian NFL hopeful Archie Wilson broke down crying when the teen reflected on living away from his family in the US, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the toll homesickness can have on young players. Plus, as the 10th season of AFLW kicks off — we look at the roles of sport fans in promoting gender equality.Plus, from a beauty brand  hiring an OnlyFans star to market one of their product lines to Pamela Anderson repping pickles — how do brand ambassadors work, how are they chosen and do they work?

The quality of meals in aged care are on the agenda today as Maggie Beer AO, champion of improving meals in aged care presents at the Press Club. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at whether food standards are improving in aged care and why it is such a critical element of aged care reform.Also in this edition, why some retailers are locking their doors during open hours, the lost art of bra fitters and a look at the First Nations fashions featured in Country to Couture.