A new report from Eating Disorders Victoria has highlighted that eating disorders in Victoria have remained at COVID levels, with emergency department presentations reaching 40 cases a week. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the underlying factor and the importance of seeking help early.Also in this edition, concerns about Fire Rescue Victoria's resourcing and response times,  the hidden issue of farm crime across Australia. Plus, Melbourne prepares for the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams to hit the MCG this Friday.

A new report from Eating Disorders Victoria has highlighted that eating disorders in Victoria have remained at COVID levels, with emergency department presentations reaching 40 cases a week. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the underlying factor and the importance of seeking help early. Also in this edition, concerns about Fire Rescue Victoria's resourcing and response times, the hidden issue of farm crime across Australia. Plus, Melbourne prepares for the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams to hit the MCG this Friday.

A new report from Eating Disorders Victoria has highlighted that eating disorders in Victoria have remained at COVID levels, with emergency department presentations reaching 40 cases a week. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the underlying factor and the importance of seeking help early.Also in this edition, concerns about Fire Rescue Victoria's resourcing and response times, &nbsp;the hidden issue of farm crime across Australia. Plus, Melbourne prepares for the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams to hit the MCG this Friday.

Why we need to improve early intervention for people living with an eating disorders

New research from the The Centre for Independent Studies has revealed that one third of class time in Australian schools is being lost to disruptive students . In this edition of The Conversation Hour Mary speaks with the research author about why appropriate behaviour should be explicitly taught in schools.Also in this edition, why there has been a downturn in Australians travelling overseas, the gap between those that can afford houisng and those that can't, plus is the Raygun doco worth a watch?

New research from the The Centre for Independent Studies has revealed that one third of class time in Australian schools is being lost to disruptive students . In this edition of The Conversation Hour Mary speaks with the research author about why appropriate behaviour should be explicitly taught in schools. Also in this edition, why there has been a downturn in Australians travelling overseas, the gap between those that can afford houisng and those that can't, plus is the Raygun doco worth a watch?

Should students be explicitly taught how to behave in class?

In this very special edition of The Conversation Hour, hosted by Hilary Harper,  we collaborate with Radio National's Top 100 Australian books to celebrate the Australian books that you love.Authors Louise Milligan, Robert Gott, Tony Birch and program director of the Queenscliff Literary festival Elizabeth McCarthy reflect on the writing that matters to them.

In this very special edition of The Conversation Hour, hosted by Hilary Harper, we collaborate with Radio National's Top 100 Australian books to celebrate the Australian books that you love. Authors Louise Milligan, Robert Gott, Tony Birch and program director of the Queenscliff Literary festival Elizabeth McCarthy reflect on the writing that matters to them.

In this very special edition of The Conversation Hour, hosted by Hilary Harper, &nbsp;we collaborate with Radio National's Top 100 Australian books to celebrate the Australian books that you love.Authors Louise Milligan, Robert Gott, Tony Birch and program director of the Queenscliff Literary festival Elizabeth McCarthy reflect on the writing that matters to them. &nbsp;

Celebrating Australian books

Well, it's finally game day and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we cross to the MCG to get all the colour and movement from the NFL. Speaking of sport, we also cross to the States to get the latest on the US Open.Also in this edition, the cost of rising sea levels. Plus, as the UN votes to adapt a new more accurate map, we ask you about the maps you have held onto.

Well, it's finally game day and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we cross to the MCG to get all the colour and movement from the NFL. Speaking of sport, we also cross to the States to get the latest on the US Open. Also in this edition, the cost of rising sea levels. Plus, as the UN votes to adapt a new more accurate map, we ask you about the maps you have held onto.

The NFL is go

From bird flu to rising ocean temperatures — an international conference at Phillip Island has been looking at the challenges the world's penguin population face. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we discuss the current threats and what is being done to protect this much loved seabird.Also in this edition, we celebrate 50 years of The Muppet Show, get the latest from the US open. Plus, with much speculation over whether Rachel Cusk's new novel M is about Natalie Portman we discuss the ethics of whether it is ok for a writer to mine the lives of others.

From bird flu to rising ocean temperatures — an international conference at Phillip Island has been looking at the challenges the world's penguin population face. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we discuss the current threats and what is being done to protect this much loved seabird. Also in this edition, we celebrate 50 years of The Muppet Show, get the latest from the US open. Plus, with much speculation over whether Rachel Cusk's new novel M is about Natalie Portman we discuss the ethics of whether it is ok for a writer to mine the lives of others.

International penguin conference comes to Phillip Island

Sarah Wilson on anxiety, and a young singer with a voice we think you'll love

The Conversation Hour: Anxiety and new music

Historian Clare Wright with writer Maxine Beneba Clarke, international development leader Eleanor Jackson, and singer songwriter Ajak Kwai.

The Conversation Hour:  International Women's Day

Global bestselling Gut author Giulia Enders and live music from Ireland with Anthony Furey's band.

The Conversation Hour: Giulia Enders and The Young Folk

Thordis Elva wrote a book with the man who raped her when she was 16.  Bebe Loff and Liz Bishop are trialling a program of victim-centred restorative justice for sexual assault cases.

Thordis Elva wrote a book with the man who raped her when she was 16. Bebe Loff and Liz Bishop are trialling a program of victim-centred restorative justice for sexual assault cases.

The Conversation Hour: Rape and forgiveness

A talkback forum on Islamophobia and racism in multicultural Victoria.

The Conversation Hour: Who's afraid of Muslims?

Anne Hamilton-Byrne's cult The Family flourished in Melbourne.

The Conversation Hour: The Family - a Melbourne cult

Nathan Hill's debut novel The Nix is a smash hit.  And the Brunswick Music Festival starts this weekend.

Nathan Hill's debut novel The Nix is a smash hit. And the Brunswick Music Festival starts this weekend.

The Conversation Hour: Nathan Hill's novel The Nix

Thomas Frank on the Democrats, and live cello from Li-Wei Qin

The Conversation Hour: What's wrong with liberal politics?

Meet editors of Rabelais, Farrago, and Lot's Wife.

The Conversation Hour: University magazine editors

Glen Rundell makes chairs and is a founder of the Lost Trades Fair.  Jeff Lang has a new album out today.

Glen Rundell makes chairs and is a founder of the Lost Trades Fair. Jeff Lang has a new album out today.

The Conversation Hour: Jeff Lang live, and the Lost Trades Fair

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

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