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Hack brings you the stories that matter to young people. Every weekday host Dave Marchese and the triple j Hack team cover the latest news, politics and culture from all around Australia.
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INTERVIEW: A family legacy, a deadly pest and life on the land
At a time when beekeepers are quitting the industry, 23-year-old Sophia Croker is doubling down.
The 'Bee Drover', as she's known on social medi...
Rebel Wilson wins, what you need to know about the AusAlert test + is small business dying?
Actor and director Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defamation. Here's what went down in court.
And we bring you an update from the Middle East...
Dad's fight for justice over methanol deaths, athletes living in poverty + STI test pulled
Lao officials say they do not have enough evidence to lay charges over the suspected methanol poisoning deaths of Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones...
Is everyone smoking ciggies again? Tate brothers charged + end of the World Cup
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Miami after UK prosecutors said they had brought further rape and sex trafficking charges ag...
DEBATE: A Catholic and a drag queen on The Divine Playhouse controversy
Sydney's newest performing arts venue had only been open for about a week when it was forced to close after a storm of controversy.
The Divine P...
THE SHAKEUP: Pollie holidays, Australia's AI plan + citizen's arrest gone viral
The Prime Minister won't be attending the NT's Garma Festival because he hasn't "had a day off all year".
Meanwhile, One Nation leader Pauline H...
Unpacking the Divine Playhouse controversy + surviving drug addiction
A new inclusive arts venue in a deconsecrated church was ordered to cease operation by the landlord under "offensive trade", following protests from r...
INTERVIEW: What it's like to survive an overdose
The first time Clay Scott tried drugs he was just 12 years old, getting high during his lunch break at school. Within a few years, he had spiralled in...
The PM wants AI “the Australian way” - here’s what that means for musos, data centres and you
The PM wants to manage AI "the Australian way" and has established an Office of AI that will cover everything from music to data centres.
Today...
Quizzing the cost of uni degrees, four DV deaths in one week + can council meetings ever be cool?
Could we see the cost of some uni degrees change? Because there are calls for the government to dump a scheme that's more than doubled the cost of som...
Is breathwork worth the hype? World Cup controversy + antisemitism on campus
Have you ever tried breathwork? It's a wellness trend that's been gaining traction, with claims it can reduce stress and improve sleep. But does it ac...
DEEP DIVE: What’s it like living near a data centre?
Big tech companies are pouring billions of dollars into the Australian economy as part of what's been described as a "once in a multi-generational inv...
THE SHAKEUP: Losing physical media, Art vs graffiti + Telstra outage
Millions of Aussies got caught up in Telstra's outage this week, affecting emergency calls, payments and transport. So, how prepared are we for major...
India's PM lands in Aus, a lagging snow season + mentoring First Nations youth
Thousands of people turned out to see India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Melbourne today, but not everyone was there to celebrate. triple j hack...
INTERVIEW: How Rhian learnt to walk in two worlds
Going from hunting and gathering food in a close-knit community to navigating the busy streets of the city was a tough move for Wirangu, Narranga and...
Telstra outage explained, ISIS bride allegations + is the tattoo industry crashing?
It was a chaotic and stressful morning for many Aussies after a Telstra outage disrupted trains, payment systems and even some Triple Zero calls. So w...
The 8-hour Pam the Bird stand-off, China's "provocative act" + 50 Years of Deadly
A 140-metre tower, an 8-hour police stand-off, and a giant bird painting: here's what happened with alleged Pam the Bird vandal in Melbourne today.
PM apologises for 'shag, marry, date' answer, influencer's AI "fakery" + World Cup defeat
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for saying he would 'shag' Kylie Minogue during a podcast game. So, was it harmless banter? Or has the...
DEEP DIVE: Wait, so house prices are falling?
After years of rapid growth, Australia's housing market is finally starting to slow. But is it enough to make property more affordable? And what's cau...
THE SHAKEUP: Empire State proposal, Trump's crypto haul + please don't poop in the mosh
Two Russian daredevils scaled New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner and got engaged. So, is this a romantic grand gesture? Or a pub...
Streaming giant sued over ads + growing up thinking you won't get old
Streaming services used to be ad-free, but now you can barely avoid them.
Australia's consumer watchdog is taking Amazon to court over unfair te...
INTERVIEW: Leaving a doomsday church at 27
Growing up, Bek Condello never imagined getting old.
The strict doomsday church she was born into constantly warned that the world could end at...
Australian charged with Thai teen's murder, house prices fall + when AI's impersonating you
A 17-year-old Thai girl nicknamed 'Cake' was found dead in a suitcase. Now, four charges have been laid against a 45-year-old Australian man, includin...
Why this politician took his teacher to Gamblers Anonymous + theatre shows canned
When Liberal MP Simon Kennedy was a teenager, one of his high school teachers asked to borrow money for his gambling addiction. He says he ended up ac...
AFL's brain trauma crisis, Gen Z grooms + searching for earthquake survivors
The number of Australian Rules Footballers who've died of a degenerative brain disease called CTE is far higher than previously thought, Four Corners...
DEEP DIVE: Could the contraceptive pill be affecting your mood?
The pill is the most common form of contraception in Australia, and while the potential physical side effects are widely known, some experts say we're...
THE SHAKEUP: The world's loudest person, Karl Stefanovic dumped + the political party with no leader
Do you think you could break a Guinness World Record? Because this week Canberra's official town crier was crowned the world's loudest person. He's as...
A new political party just dropped, terror threats foiled + the climate fight meets human rights
A new political party has been launched with the aim of shaking up Australia's political landscape. But with only two members, no leader or candidates...
INTERVIEW: Why these sisters are taking their climate fight to the UN
Ten Australians have lodged a complaint with the United Nations Human Rights Committee over Australia's coal and gas exports.
The group say the...
Can the pill mess with your mood? Millions forced to re-sit exam + Gaza inquiry
The contraceptive pill has a long list of potential side effects, but experts say we've only just started talking about how it can impact mood. So, ho...
Does Albo know the price of a unit? The UK's PM challenge + death doulas
Will it soon be easier to buy your own home? The government thinks so, after it made a deal with the Greens that will see capital gains tax and negati...
Living near a data centre, first bird flu case confirmed + moist Mondays
Data centres have been popping up all around Australia as our use of AI increases, so what's it like living near one? And should we be worried about t...
DEEP DIVE: Has hospitality got a culture problem?
Behind the scenes, hospitality can be a tough place to work - long hours, high pressure, angry customers and stressed colleagues. And some workers say...
Is wearable tech ruining fashion? Pauline's plan + World Cup tea
There's a lot to talk about Pauline Hanson this week, from her National Press Club speech and her pledge for a 'monoculture', to the protest poster an...
What the US and Iran agreed to, minister calls out One Nation + outrage sells
Iran won't develop nuclear weapons, according to a memorandum of understanding signed with the US to end the war. So what else was agreed to?
A...
INTERVIEW: Why "angertainment" is driving social media
Why is everyone so angry online?
Is it just the state of the world, or could some of that fury have been strategically manufactured?
Accor...
Pauline's 'monoculture' plan, the pokies problem + World Cup drama
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson gave her first speech at the National Press Club today, and there was an unwanted intrusion.
Plus, we hear wha...
Hospo hell, freezing prisoners' eggs + CGT change under scrutiny
Hazing, constant pressure and abusive customers — this can be the norm for hospitality workers, from chefs and wait staff to baristas. We hear what it...
The fuel behind the abortion debate, writing letters again + is the Iran war ending?
Iran and the US have reached an agreement to stop fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz. So what happens now?
And anti-abortion debate is kick...
DEEP DIVE: How students are surviving mandatory placements
Going on placement is supposed to be one of the most exciting parts of uni.
It's where nursing, teaching, social work and allied health students...