Richelle Hunt

The WNBL season kicked off on the weekend and in this edition of The Conversation we take a look at what engagement with the game was like and how it will fare this season. Also in this episode there are calls to end to the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 to speed up the shift EV, will it work? Why environmental conservationists are concerned by the state government decision to continue to list deer as a protected species. Plus, how did a crocodile end up in a luxury resort hotel pool?  

As the federal government climate target is handed down today, you may not automatically think what role the music industry has in reaching these targets, but as artists such as Billie Eilish advocate for 'green touring' in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore whether the music industry needs to incentivse a a more environmentally friendly events. Also, in this edition, late night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live has been suspended for comments he made about the murder of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk — we look at the future of comedy in the current political climate. Plus, as Trump is treated to a glittering royal banquet at Windsor Castle just how far can soft power diplomacy go in securing good international relations. And as the World Athletics Championships are in full swing we get some running tips.

A team of researchers at Monash University is hoping to make potholes a thing of the past, by utilising smartphones to help detect them.

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.

The government has confirmed YouTube will be included in Australia's social media ban for kids under 16, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss just how damaging social media addiction can be to families and what role social media plays in perpetuating anxiety and depression in young people. Also in this edition, should schools separate classes, such as maths, around academic ability, the importance of LGBTQIA+ stories in film and TV and why scientists are arming birds with backpacks.  

DIY Bike ramps and skate ramps in parks are contentious, kids build them and then they get pulled down. In Brighton locals are debating whether makeshift bike jump should be removed. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what role skate parks can have in keeping young people connected. Also in this edition, a change to blood donation rules for cancer survivors, a child led movement empowering kids to tackle the climate change.

One quarter of employers classify people over the age of 50 as old, that's according to a study into employer attitudes from the Australian Human Rights Age Commissioner and the Human Resources Institute. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what role AI recruitment systems play in age discrimination and speak with a careers coach on the measures some are taking to circumvent the system. Also in this edition, infidelity in the age of social media and how far will additional mental health clinics go in supporting the mental health of Victorians  

In this episode, Richelle looks at a worrying Creative Australia report which found Australian music streaming at an all time low.

The minimum wage will increase by 3.5 per cent from July 1, it’s been described as a historic decision. But what is it to live on the minimum wage and how will the decision impact business? Also, in this edition we talk stigma pregnant women experience with their weight, why Lifeblood is calling for urgent O-type blood donors and why you might want to rethink drinking during air-travel. 

In the wake of the Northland Shopping centre incident, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what training and support is available to young retail workers. Plus, we speak to the Chair of Lifeline about coping strategies and we ask a criminologist if police hubs in centres would help curb crime and make the public feel safer.