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The Conversation Hour

The Conversation Hour

ABC 250 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

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

Episodes

Should it companies be banned from paying ransom to data hackers?
Should it companies be banned from paying ransom to data hackers? Jul 24, 2026 0:51:55 With news of another data hack this week, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at just how frequently companies are paying up, how much it perpetuates copycat crime and whether the paying of ransom money should be made illegal. Also in this edition, fuel prices are expected to rise again, but by how much? And later in the hour, the push to keep ancient languages alive
The push to save the Don Bosco Youth Centre
The push to save the Don Bosco Youth Centre Jul 23, 2026 0:51:10 The Don Bosco Youth Centre in Brunswick has been listed for sale. In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we discuss what role the centre has played in the community and the push to save it.Also in this edition, teacher strike action, an Open AI model goes rogue during testing, plus why is there a decline in job mobility in younger people?
The Conversation Hour visits Ringwood's Realm
The Conversation Hour visits Ringwood's Realm Jul 22, 2026 0:51:59 In this edition of The Conversation Hour Mary Gearin broadcasts live from Ringwood's Realm and we meet the locals making an impact. 
When Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog
When Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog Jul 21, 2026 0:51:50 There was a bit of a moment on 7:30 when Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog on live tv. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss if the moment will influence perceptions about Joyce, and how much of it is a distraction from key policy discussions. We also get the lowdown from a pet behaviourist about best practice when managing pet behaviour, particularly in high pressure
How do you rate the 2026 Word Cup?
How do you rate the 2026 Word Cup? Jul 20, 2026 0:51:47 As the Word Cup draws to a close in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the highs and lows of the tournament and ask how you would rate it.Also in this edition, Hinkley announced as Tassie Devils coach, a push for pedestrian safety, understanding the Odyssey, plus Victoria farewells Derryn Hinch.
A call to improve dignity and inclusion for affordable housing tenants in mixed tenure housing developments
A call to improve dignity and inclusion for affordable housing tenants in mixed tenure housing developments Jul 17, 2026 0:51:02 In this edition of The Conversation Hour we meet Georgie Armstrong who details her experience of being an affordable housing tenant in a mixed tenure development. Georgie shares her concerns that the grouping together of affordable housing residents to certain floors and not having the same level of access to amenities as full paying tenants perpetuates a sense of social exclusio
Is Messi set to be the greatest of all time?
Is Messi set to be the greatest of all time? Jul 16, 2026 0:50:43 With Argentina's win over England in the World Cup semi-final this morning, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk the legacy of Lionel Messi and ask is he the greatest of all time?Also in this edition, the latest on travel advice and transit through the Middle East, winter gardening. Plus, is coffee in Australia over-rated?
Another data centre proposed for Victoria
Another data centre proposed for Victoria Jul 15, 2026 0:54:26 In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we look at planning laws surrounding data centres following news one is proposed for Miners Rest near Ballarat.Also in this episode, new research into how engaged the younger generation is when it comes to politics.
Fighting the shame around being scammed
Fighting the shame around being scammed Jul 14, 2026 0:52:09 You may have seen actor Christie Whelan-Browne social media post detailing her experience of falling victim to a vehicle scam referred to as carnapping. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at just how far this practice and also explore how to reduce the shame associated with it.Also in this edition, what underpins the poor snow season, the latest on the Straight of H
Are you finding it tricky to navigate aged care fees?
Are you finding it tricky to navigate aged care fees? Jul 13, 2026 0:51:56 The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has received almost 200 complaints about aged care service charges and and fees to residents the this year. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss how to improve the transparency of the fee structure, what services could and should constitute standard care in contrast to premium services and what the regulator should be doi
Celebrating NAIDOC week and Fifty Years of Deadly
Celebrating NAIDOC week and Fifty Years of Deadly Jul 10, 2026 0:42:49 In this edition of the Conversation Hour Daniel James is joined by Djaran Murray-Jackson, Co-Chair of Gellung Warl, to talk Treaty and what the NAIDOC theme Fifty Years of Deadly means to him.Also in this edition, Aunty Professor Lynette Riley Co-Chair of the National NAIDOC Committee, discusses how the committee landed on this years NAIDOC theme.Plus, Daniel chats with two of th
The impact of the Telstra on Victorian communities
The impact of the Telstra on Victorian communities Jul 8, 2026 0:48:36 As Telstra experiences a widespread network outage in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the impact on Victorian communities from business to transport, and also look at how the outage highlights the importance of having cash.Also in this edition, from Wimbledon to the World Cup — how are the big international tournaments affecting you? From when you sleep, to what

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