The Conversation Hour

Earlier in the week we talked insurance in the wake of fires, and today, it's floods down at Wye River and the surrounding communities . In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the impact of flooding events on caravan parks and will they get harder to operate insurance wise.Also in this edition, did you know that flies are actually pretty good for the environment? We might find them pesky little creatures but some are calling for a rebrand. Plus, have your kids been watching Stranger Things and are they suddenly into all things 80s? Could the 80s have been the best decade to grow up in?

 As Victorian beaches get busier over summer in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk to the dos and don'ts of claiming a spot on the beach particularly when it comes to cabanas.Also in this edition,  why people are loving the new tv series Heated Rivalry, the rise of dementia-inclusive societies plus how regional business is going as Victoria continues to recover from the recent bushfires. 

Mattel has recently launched its first autistic barbie and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore how the doll has been received by the autistic community, and how far will it go in moving in the dial on inclusion and representation.Also in this edition, as the State recovers from the recent bushfires, we discuss what safe vegetation along our roadsides should look like. And later in the program we hear about a new study on muscle strength in women as they age, plus get all the latest from Melbourne Park in the lead up to the Australian Open.

We have seen some iconic music performances at sporting events over the last year, and with the The Australian Open just around the corner Australian bands are also limbering up to hit the stage. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what role these types of events play in raising the profile and exposure of artists and whether audiences have an appetite to see live music with their sport.Also in this edition, we talk insurance in a time of climate change, supporting farmers in the wake of the Victorian bushfires, plus talk through a new report into the experience of women in elite sport

In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore how much prefab housing could be used as a form of temporary housing particularly in the wake of catastrophic bushfires. Also, in this program, do we need better support for renters after bushfires, do they slip between the cracks?