The Conversation Hour

The H5N1 bird flu has now been detected in Victoria, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss how it might potentially impact Victorian agriculture and also the our native wildlife.
Also in this edition, Australia's sprint success at the Commonwealth Games, when a bad online review can be a positive, plus how to support young sports stars.

Ben Carroll has been Victoria's new premier for 24 hours and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk what the election campaign will look and feel like under his leadership.
Also in this edition, Eildon gets a new tourist attraction, Qantas tests a direct flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, plus we celebrate sprint at the Commonwealth Games.

In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we take you through the morning's twists and turns of the Labour leadership challenge which has seen Ben Carroll become Victoria's 50th premier.
Also in this edition, we celebrate Australia's Commonwealth Games swimming wins, plus pay tribute to former Goodies star, the late Bill Oddie who has died aged 85.

Victoria's premier Jacinta Allan is facing a potential leadership challenge just four months out from a state election. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what how much this challenge will influence how you vote.
Also in this edition, should significant trees have legal protections? A push for mandatory reporting for wildlife road strikes. Plus, a concerning rise in hygiene poverty.

With news of another data hack this week, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at just how frequently companies are paying up, how much it perpetuates copycat crime and whether the paying of ransom money should be made illegal. 
Also in this edition, fuel prices are expected to rise again, but by how much? And later in the hour, the push to keep ancient languages alive, plus how to prevent falls in later life.