The Coalition has labelled Labor's promise to wipe 20 per cent off HECS debt if it's re-elected elitist and unfair. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore who should be picking up the tab for tertiary study. We also talk travel discuss why some are hesitating to travel to the US and look at one of the ways some online forums might be effectively nudging individuals away form it.
Housing has been in the spotlight with Labour and the coalition launching their housing polices over the weekend to help new home buyers get into the market — but some say renters have been overlooked in all the new policy announcements — so what could and should a Federal Government be doing by way of improving the lives of renters? We also talk tax policy, the call for free school lunches and how virtual reality is being used to train first responders to birth emergencies.
Labor and the Coalition launched new housing policies over the weekend including a pledge from Anthony Albanese for $10bn to build up to 100, 000 new homes for first home buyers. But it begs the question, but some say there is a gap in both policies with neither of the parties doing enough to bolster the workforce to build the new residential properties. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss if more needs to be done to attract and retain workers in building and construction industr...
A Monash IVF mix-up that saw a woman give birth to stranger's baby after the wrong embryo was used could potentially lead to a legal landmark case. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the legal and ethical complexities around the case. Also, is it ever ok to compliment someone on their appearance, if so, what are there d's and don'ts, and is it generally better to err towards don't? Plus, we look at the importance of swimming pools to local communities.
As the Night Cat in Fitzroy faces closure if they can't afford to upgrade their sound system to avoid breaching noise level limits, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at what it means to co-exist with noise and why some noises are more annoying than others. We also talk motor cycle safety, off the back of ABS stats that reveal that motorcyclists are over-represented in road deaths. We also discuss whether complementary therapies should be included in private health insurance....
Support for mental health services is in the spotlight after the Labor party's $1 billion dollar election pledge. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss whether tightening the regulation around ADHD diagnosis could be a step towards ensuring access to those who most need it. Plus, discuss the barriers women officials in community sport face and how to turn that around. And as Wil Pucovski announces retirement from cricket due to repeat concussions, we delve into just how far reachin...
Are more Youth Specialist Care Centres an effective way of bolstering the mental health of young Australians? As Albanese pledges $1 billion in mental health support if re-elected in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what measures need to be taken to improve youth mental health. Plus, we also look at what it means to create neurodiverse events.
From lighting at train stations to CCTV cameras on trams – in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how safe commuters feel on public transport. We also pay tribute to tribute to Melbourne fashion designer Perri Cutten and discuss the risks associated with young people using beauty products.
Two men have been charged after allegedly carrying two guns into the MCG last night. In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we look at the gun ownership in Australia and what the current rates of illegal gun ownership is. We also talk gambling sponsorship in sport and reflect on why the media likes to pit women against each other.
As Trump talks tariffs on Aussie beef The Conversation Hour explores the potential impact this will have on local producers. Plus, The Australian Electoral Commission is investigating whether podcaster Abbie Chatfield was endorsing the PM in a recent interview, so just how influential are influences on young voters. Plus, People with print disabilities are not being adequately supported by public libraries, according to new research from University of South Australia, so what needs to happen to ...
Yesterday on The Conversation Hour we heard a first-hand account from a former police officer about the mental and emotional toll of serving in the force — and today and today Victoria's Acting Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent has confirmed to Raf on Mornings that he will not apply for the top job reflecting on the demands of a 24/7 job. So what does it take to attract and retain new officers and how would you feel about your kids joining the force. Also in this edition of The Conversation Hour we...
Wayne Gatt, CEO of the Police Association told Breakfast this morning that policing has become such a violent and confrontational career path that there needs to be better supports in place to allow officers to retire healthy, wealthy and with dignity. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what needs to happen to better support police officers in their retirement. Also, from today cigarettes (not just the packages) will have health warnings on them — so far will this go in preventi...
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we learn about the development of a training program that aims to train doctors on how to have conversations with their patients about death and dying. We also talk how to combat the current rates of school violence, get a behind the scenes glimpse at what happens behind the scenes on the campaign trail and pay tribute to former Collingwood and Richmond player who died suddenly on the weekend.
Are the days of being a rusted on voter becoming a thing of the past? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how much our voting habits changed over the decades. Plus, as another small music venue closes its doors, what needs to happen to save live music in Victoria. And we reflect on what it means to be called a difficult woman.
Tom Cochrane to become first AFL player with Tourette syndrome, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what this means for people living with the condition. We also look at the role of social media influencers on the campaign trail, what underpins the increase in measles outbreaks and ask whether the climate has taken a bit of a back seat in this years budget.
In this edition of The Conversation we look at the role of the Urgent Care Clinic in the health system. The Government says if re-elected it will fund 50 UCCs across Australia, with 12 new clinics in Victoria. While this might feel like a positive move for consumers, GPs, particularly in regional and rural areas have resourcing concerns. We also discuss what last nights budget means for a struggling hospitality industry, talk why there has been an Inquiry into the harmful impacts of pornography ...
The dangers of online gaming platform Roblox has steadily been gaining coverage in the media over the last year, and one new study from Sydney University has looked specifically at how it is essentially encouraging young people to gamble The researchers have spoken with young people using the platform to hear their first-hand accounts — and a worrying picture has emerged Also in this edition of The Conversation we look at how to tackle racism in schools and discuss if there is a market in Austra...
Monkeys are being used for medical research at Monash University in the Latrobe Valley, in this edition of The Conversation Hour, we discuss the ethical consideration around animal testing particularly when it can result in the development of life saving medications. Also, is nine hundred dollars too much to send your child to school camp? School camp operators say they've noticed a decline in the number of school camps and that they are becoming less "immersive." So, just how important are scho...
Local community groups are calling for large tourist buses to be banned in certain pockets of the Great Ocean Road in an effort to protect local wildlife, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at just how serious the issue is becoming and discuss the broader issue of the impact of over-tourism on the environment. We also debrief on the ACCC report into supermarkets, discover how video games are helping neurodivergent children and discuss why men need to cry.
What it does it means to see men being vulnerable? Hugh van Cuylenburg, co-host of The Imperfects cried as he read an open letter he wrote to parents of neurodivergent children .Bear Grylls has also recently spoken about why he wants to see more men cry, so what role can public displays of vulnerability go towards combatting so called' toxic masculinity' and the dangers of the 'Manosphere'
From Fatboy Slim's DJ set a fish and chip shop, to Robbie Williams at Fed Square, Melbourne has been treated to some very exciting pop up style gigs — but just how spontaneous are these performances and what's in it for the artist? Also a new filter trending on TikTok called the 'chubby filter' has been criticised for perpetuating fatphobia and body shaming — so just how damaging can trends like this be. Plus, we learn about a new campaign that seeks to combat youth homelessness.
A powerful new Netflix series titled Adolescence has shone a light on the dangers of incel culture and the manosphere, so just how much will it shift the dial early detection of problematic behaviour in teens particularly in the online space? Plus, affordable dental is back on the agenda with The Australian Dental Association calling for a scheme that would give eligible seniors free access to dental work, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how much money is a barrier to dental ...
As an altercation between parents occurred at a junior basketball game in Reservoir on the weekend, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we ask what's underpinning this aggressive behaviour and whether we are loosing sight of what kids sport is really about. Plus, as White Lotus star Lou Wood has spoken about feeling rebellious for not changing her teeth we discuss the connection between teeth and identity. And new research from Royal Life Saving Australia reveals that young people are not m...
You may have seen reports in the papers today about how the amount of new parking spots in suburbs with suburban rail loop stations would be capped, as the state government moves towards these so called 'car lite' zones. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at whether living in a bigger apartment could trump having a car park. Also, new data reveals that teens are still tanning, and while there has been a decline in recent decades, some say social media trends are encouraging young p...
Illegal rubbish dumping has doubled over the past five years in Victoria according to The Environment Protection Authority. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at why this is happening and what the next steps should be in curbing it. We also look at the role martial arts could play in building confidence to combat bullying at school and get all the latest from the Grand Prix.
As the Victorian Government is set to introduce tougher bail laws, this edition of the Conversation Hour includes a chat with a former incarcerated person about his experience of being in prison and his views on what these reforms might mean for young people in justice system. Also, as vintage real fur is seen on the catwalks of Paris we look at the moral conundrum around wearing fur. Plus, why the new frontier of fine dining is not for everyone
Should it be harder for people to have committed serious crime to be granted bail? That is what I being debated today in cabinet, but some are concerned that this measure could inadvertently perpetuate youth crime and suggest that there needs to be a greater emphasis on prevention and support instead. Also in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at why struggling young students don't repeat a year as much as in previous decades. Plus, a big win for a small frog.
Stacey Wagner was a victim of an elaborate ticket scam that affected several people.
St Vincent de Paul saw a 34 per cent increase in customers in the last year compared with 2023.
Melbourne book publisher Black Inc has caused a stir after it sent a request to its authors to allow for their writing to be used in the training of artificial intelligence.
