The Conversation Hour

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.

It can be a case of damned if you do and damned if you don't when it comes to women returning to work after childbirth. Seven's AFL commentator Abbey Holmes was recently trolled after announcing she would be returning to work seven weeks after having a baby. So why does society judge, and what can the potential impact of that judgement be?Also in this edition, more Victorians died of drug overdoses last year compared to any other year in the past decade, according to findings from the Coroners Court of Victoria. We explore what role Naloxalone, a drug that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, could play in reducing these deaths.Plus, we also talk why cuts to US Scientific agencies could put Australia's long range weather forecasting at risk and a curious death notice that appeared in the paper today.

For some the local pool becomes a vital source of staying fit over winter but keeping the pool heated comes at an environmental cost, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the future of keeping aquatic centres running over the chillier months.Also in this edition, chat bots are increasingly be used by people with eating disorders, so when are they helpful and when are they harmful? We look at a new national training program that helps long day care services manage food allergies plus how concerned should we be about vitamin B6 in our energy drinks?