In a world that celebrates the loud, what does it mean to be shy?

In this edition of The Conversation Hour the team look at what role youth workers can play in curbing youth crime.

In this edition of The Conversation Hour, Richelle Hunt and Warwick Long discuss how biosecurity works in Australia, and the role we all play in protecting industries, livelihoods and consumers from the impacts of disease.

Underquoting is when a real estate agent lists a property with an unrealistically low-price guide to lure buyers in. The Conversation Hour delves into how to best combat it and what impact it is having on homebuyers. 

Did you know dead snakes can still deliver venom through their fangs and that some snakes are cannibals? In this edition of The Conversation Hour snake experts Dr Andrew Watt and Dr Timothy Jackson answer all your snake related questions,  and share some insights about the creatures that may surprise you.

Shoplifting is on the rise from supermarkets to department stores, retailers are reporting hits to their bottom line because of an increase in theft. In this edition of The Conversation Hour the team delve into what is underpinning this trend.

The number of women going to prison is rising. In Victoria if a woman is pregnant or has a dependent child under the age of five, she can apply for her Living with mum program. In this edition of The Conversation Hour the team explore how best to support mothers and their children in the prison system.

There is a lot of advice on hormones at the moment, so what is a trend and what is the truth?

Ok, maybe not all of them but with productivity growth in decline some are suggesting emails and meetings could be a key culprit.

In this edition of The Conversation Hour the team look at what impact climate change and the cost of living is having on the Victorian ski season.