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Jun 13, 2024 • 49min

Why has respect for retail workers declined?

Retail staff used to be held in the highest regard, but now research shows workers are facing regular abuse and mistreatment.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 49min

What can other cultures teach us about grieving?

In many cultures around the world, how you grieve and celebrate the life of the dead is far more complex and ongoing. 
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Jun 11, 2024 • 52min

What is the true cost of being a carer?

They’re sometimes referred to as 'invisible second patients' due to the physical, emotional and financially draining aspects of the responsibility. 
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Jun 7, 2024 • 52min

Do 13-year-olds need protection from social media?

Child advocates, health professionals and even the prime minister are in full support of the campaign to raise the minimum age for social media use from 13 to 16 years of age. 
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Jun 6, 2024 • 49min

When does a town stop being a town?

When the smallest of communities start to lose their essential services, how do they recover? 
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Jun 5, 2024 • 51min

How we can support fringe sports

For less popular sports such as squash, lacrosse, softball and many others, it can be tough to get by with minimal resources. 
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Jun 4, 2024 • 52min

What does it take to become a professional musician today?

Victoria has long held a reputation for being a supportive and vibrant environment for the indie music scene. 
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Jun 3, 2024 • 52min

Is cryptocurrency a credible investment option?

Rather than fade away after the periods of enforced lockdown, digital currency trading and advertising has continued to grow. 
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May 31, 2024 • 51min

Can you teach a love of reading?

Not everyone is so naturally drawn to grabbing something off the bookcase and getting lost in the narrative. 
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May 30, 2024 • 51min

How disadvantage can affect your chances of employment

The Conversation Hour team explored how age, disability, mental health and more can factor into your chances of getting that gig.  

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