The Conversation Hour

• Would you go 'car free' for a bigger living space?

  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 people to tan. Plus, From the Golden Girls to White Lotus — what does what we are seeing on our screens tell us about the tricky business of friendship groups.

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• Illegal rubbish dumping is becoming a big problem

  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.

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• What does day to day life in jail actually look like?

  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

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• Do we need tighter bail laws?

  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.

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• Are companies doing enough to prevent scams?

  Stacey Wagner was a victim of an elaborate ticket scam that affected several people. 

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