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

Aug 23, 2024 • 53min
What's your station like? Could it be better?
With railway stations in the news as Sydney opens some new ones and Melbourne wonders how long it will take to travel between Parkville and Arden, The Conversation Hour team asks about your station.

Aug 22, 2024 • 51min
Is it getting too expensive to have a pet?
Cost of living increases and changes in life circumstances are leading to significant increases in the number of animals surrendered for re-homing, according to research by the RSPCA.

Aug 21, 2024 • 51min
What is the real value of a hairdresser?
With a decade long decline in apprenticeship enrolments, some in the industry are concerned these cornerstones of the community are disappearing.

Aug 20, 2024 • 52min
Could driver training be improved?
Data from the last financial year indicates it was the most deadly year on Australian roads in more than a decade.

Aug 19, 2024 • 49min
Can you speak your parents' language?
Achieving competency in another language can be met with resistance from younger family members, who cannot see the value of committing the time and effort.

Aug 16, 2024 • 52min
The path to the Paralympics
Around the country sporting clubs are working to create environments that are more welcoming for people with disabilities.

Aug 15, 2024 • 52min
Growing an edible garden
In this episode, The Conversation Hour team unearths the secrets to making your garden work for you.

Aug 14, 2024 • 51min
Exploring the benefits of lifestyle therapy
New research suggests lifestyle therapy can be as helpful for our mental health as support delivered by psychologists.

Aug 13, 2024 • 50min
What happens when you lose your sense of smell?
For those living with a loss of smell long term, the impacts on overall health and wellbeing can be significant.

Aug 12, 2024 • 49min
Should we make housing a human right?
Former supreme court judge Kevin Bell argues we need to reconsider our housing priorities.