Is Melbourne destined to become a megacity?
The state government estimates more than 80 per cent of Victoria's population, or roughly 8.5 million people, will reside in Melbourne by 2051.
Nov 04, 2024•49 min
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Episodes
Why the tradition of lighthouse keeping persists
In this episode, The Conversation Hour team shines a light on why these beacons hold a special place in the minds of so many people.
Nov 01, 2024•54 min
Celebrating the Murray River
The Murray River has made it onto the list of National Geographic's best places to travel in 2025.
Oct 31, 2024•51 min
Are we paying too much to play community sport?
Depending on what code you choose to try, playing sport can be an expensive exercise.
Oct 30, 2024•53 min
Budgeting for retirement
Getting the balance between saving and spending can be difficult when approaching retirement.
Oct 29, 2024•54 min
Are we falling out of love with dating apps?
While some have found success online, there are others who've had discouraging and dangerous experiences.
Oct 28, 2024•51 min
Understanding the state government's new housing plan
Premier Jacinta Allan has announced plans for 50 activity centres across Melbourne’s suburbs for fast-tracked apartment developments.
Oct 25, 2024•51 min
Where to next for the AFLW?
AFLW general manager Emma Moore has declared the league is entering a new phase.
Oct 24, 2024•52 min
Finding a path without an ATAR
Achieving a high ATAR score is a stressful preoccupation for many young people.
Oct 23, 2024•52 min
Are we addicted to single use decorations?
In a time of greater awareness of the costs of disposable plastic items, these decorations appear to be an outlier.
Oct 22, 2024•52 min
Surviving critical illness: How to manage after leaving hospital
Dr Kimberley Haines is trialling a peer support program to help ICU survivors with their recovery.
Oct 21, 2024•53 min
How to get started in bushwalking
Bushwalking Victoria has stated there is capacity for 700 new participants at clubs across the state, where groups meet before heading off on regular adventures.
Oct 17, 2024•52 min
Finding support after a suicide
The days that follow a suicide can be some of the most challenging in a person's life.
Oct 16, 2024•53 min
What to consider before your next building project
In this episode, Richelle Hunt is joined by new Grand Designs Australia host Anthony Burke, to talk through the latest building trends.
Oct 15, 2024•50 min
The plan to tackle eating disorders
Despite mainstream efforts to encourage healthy eating and body positivity, eating disorders are still afflicting Victorians young and old.
Oct 11, 2024•55 min
Why are more women freezing their eggs?
In Victoria, more than 1500 women froze their eggs during 2021-22, which represented a 63 per cent increase from the year prior.
Oct 10, 2024•51 min
Should kids be exposed to bad news?
It's never been easier for children to access news, which can mean exposure to devastating events such as natural disaster, conflict and disease in real time.
Oct 09, 2024•52 min
Who wins when it comes to dynamic ticket pricing?
With the growing use of dynamic ticketing, or in demand pricing as it's also known, we take a deep dive into the trend.
Oct 08, 2024•52 min
Is freedom from bullying a human right?
Some advocates are calling for stronger terminology to re-classify bullying as a form of violence to capture the harm it causes.
Oct 04, 2024•50 min
What makes a cold case run hot?
A crucial cog in cracking any cold case is forensic science and investigation.
Oct 03, 2024•51 min
Is new car technology a force for good?
Some experts are warning that the integration of data into our cars is allowing manufacturers to demand too much personal information from car owners.
Oct 02, 2024•51 min
How do we create a sustainable water future?
From water licensing, to drought resilience and everyday access, how our water supply is controlled is an issue that affects everyone.
Oct 01, 2024•51 min
How can we help endangered species?
Across the country, remarkable efforts are ongoing to protect at-risk species.
Sep 30, 2024•49 min
A Parkinson's diagnosis can come sooner than you think
When Rebekah Lowe first searched for answers to a strange tremor in her foot, she dismissed the most common result: Parkinson's disease.
Sep 26, 2024•52 min
Is your local council important to you?
Close to 50 candidates have been elected unopposed to Victoria councils.
Sep 24, 2024•48 min
What makes a good public park?
Nick Reece has pledged to to deliver an extra 10 new parks across the City of Melbourne if he's re-elected as Melbourne’s lord mayor next month.
Sep 23, 2024•52 min
The evolution of prosthetic technology
With every advancement in prosthetic technology, life gets a bit easier for the people using them.
Sep 20, 2024•47 min
Moving to the country
Recent data has shown people are leaving major cities in large numbers.
Sep 19, 2024•49 min
What makes a protest effective?
In recent weeks, protesters have drawn both praise and condemnation for the varied tactics employed to bring about change.
Sep 18, 2024•48 min
How do we make live music more inclusive?
From dealing with venue access, to helping artists feel comfortable on stage, the accessibility in the Australian music industry is still a work in progress.
Sep 17, 2024•48 min
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