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A new interview for people trying to get NDIS support will ask what they need, rather than how they're impaired. So what does that mean for people trying to get help? And while focus this week has been on countries like Australia recognising a Palestinian state, Israel has continued its ground offensive in Gaza. We talk to an Australian doctor at al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Plus, how does a ne...

Rationing disinfectant, sharing medical gloves, sleeping in tents and working all the way through the night: doctors in Gaza say they're living through hell. After a video on TikTok of an Aussie doctor went viral, we asked if she could speak with us on a rare shift break. Dr Nada Abu Alrub is from Queensland, but right now she's at al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, which is currently the target of a...

Donald Trump made a big speech at the UN in New York this morning, going to town on climate change, immigration and... teleprompters and escalators.  Penny Wong was there for the speech: we talk to her about it, as well as Australia recognising Palestine and our relationship with Iran.  Plus, have you heard of trans-cranial magnetic stimulation? It’s a high tech way of treating depression, and it...

Pill testing happened at a festival in Queensland for the first time just last year. Now, it's been banned. Why? And a police officer has been charged with assaulting a Greens candidate at an anti-Israel protest in Sydney.  Plus, the autism community reacts to the Trump administration's new claims about an unproven link between paracetemol and autism.  Listen now: 01:13 - The state that introduced...

Australia has joined more than 150 other countries in recognising Palestine. So: what changes?  And 3 people died after an Optus outage prevented triple 0 calls going through. Now the government is promising 'serious consequences'.  Plus a martyr, a hero and the leader of a Christian revival: Charlie Kirk's memorial happened today, with the world's most powerful people in key roles.  Also we wrap...

As the use of artificial intelligence begins to take over our daily tasks, what happens when you lean on it for the wrong kind of support? 

Kimmel's cancelled and other commentators have been told to watch out. What's going on in America after the death of Charlie Kirk?  And Albania's parliament has unveiled its first fully AI-generated minister. So is this the start of AI government?  Plus a smooth stone scandal has rocked the stone-skipping world championship so we get into the petty things you've cheated on.  Host Dave Marchese is...

An abandoned car, a missing teenager and a tour cancelled: we unpack the latest details about the decomposing body found in singer d4vd's car in LA. And Australia has a new 2035 climate target: a cut to emissions of between 62% and 70% compared to 2005. So does it go far enough?  Plus how drugs and alcohol have taken over the local footy scene, and how clubs can change that.  Listen now: 01:20 - I...

From being mocked for her hijab to being called a terrorist and getting online abuse so bad it left her scared to leave the house, Yasmeen Shadid has faced Islamophobia in Australia. But now, for the first time, she says she has hope things might change.  A landmark report by Australia's first ever Islamophobia envoy has made 54 recommendations on how the country should fix the issue. Yasmeen sits...

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old who police allege assassinated Charlie Kirk, has appeared in court via video for the first time. We look at what police are saying about him, and why the death penalty is on the table. And getting help while recovering from an eating disorder can be incredibly tough. Recovery coaches say they're filling the gap, but some medical experts have concerns. Plus, finding...

A new report by the UN's Human Rights Council has found Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. And Australia and our nearest neighbour are about to do a big military deal. Does it mean Australia is committed to go to war to defend PNG? Also: ever had a weird experience with a chatbot? We hear from a guy whose chatbot encouraged him to kill his dad. Plus meet the...

Scientists have been warning for ages that climate change could lead to more extreme weather that threatens our way of life.  So how bad could things get? A new report today looks at the risks and costs under 3 different scenarios. Plus, the Special Envoy to combat Islamophobia has found racism against Muslims and Arabs is persistent and under-reported in Australia. We hear what it's like living w...

For years now, heaps of us have used Spotify to find and listen to new music.  But now a bunch of people are announcing they're leaving the platform — musicians, bands and users.  Some say it's part of a bigger boycott because of the CEO's personal investments, while others say it's Spotify's use of AI that's turning them off.  In this deep dive, hack gets into who's making this move, and how the...

The assassination of Charlie Kirk in the US horrified millions of people worldwide, but almost instantly it inspired memes. While his family mourns and the gunman is still at large, how should we navigate the online discourse? And what's so hard about sorry? Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been dumped from the shadow ministry after refusing to apologise for hurtful comments she made about Ind...

Charlie Kirk built a political movement from debating college students, and became one of Donald Trump's closest allies. Then, he was assassinated on a uni campus in Utah.  So what did Charlie Kirk represent? And how might Trump respond now? Plus, former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown sits down with hack's Dave Marchese, two weeks after becoming the first male AFL player to publicly come out...

It's been two weeks since former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown made history in an interview with The Daily Aus.  So what was it like to be the first male AFL player to come out as bisexual?  Mitch sat down with hack's Dave Marchese to talk about the guilt he feels and his challenge to the AFL clubs that stayed silent.  In this extended interview, Mitch reflects on being the first to make hi...

It's a backpacker's worst nightmare: a big overseas trip ending in a hospital emergency room because of methanol poisoning. Can a new website prevent more tragedies?  And koalas have a chlamydia problem. Now, there's a solution.  Plus bands, musicians and consumers are breaking up with Spotify. Why?  Listen now: 01:23 - The Aussie artists leaving Spotify 13:18 - Explaining the Partying Safely Hub...

A social media ban in Nepal has led to deadly protests. We chat to an ABC correspondent on the ground in Kathmandu.  And the stabbing deaths of 2 Melbourne teenagers is the latest knife crime attack in a state in the midst of a machete amnesty.  Also, a global flotilla packed with food and medical aid is heading to Gaza again, and activists say one of their ships just got hit by a drone. Plus, can...

Mushroom triple murderer Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole when she's in her 80s. We unpack how her solitary confinement factored into the judge's ruling.  Plus after a fatal shark attack at a "netted" beach, the shark net debate is back.  And ever imagined taking on your workplace over wage theft? This young worker did, and won.  Listen now: 1:11...

If you knew what your health would be like in the decades to come, would you change your life now?  That's what genetic testing could offer: a way to help us assess the risk of cancers or diseases that could be treated or prevented early.  But knowing what the future may hold is daunting. Researchers at Monash University have just completed a study, testing thousands of young people for genetic va...

Politics this week was dominated by the fallout from the March for Australia protests: the speakers, the arrests, the Nazis... and what it all tells us about Australia right now.  And Putin was caught on a hot mic talking to China's Xi Jinping about organ donation and living to 150. Plus: be honest... are you scrolling on the toilet right now? Or are you drinking from it, like Broncos player Reece...

The meaning of the Australian flag has changed in its 124 years of use, and debate around it is kicking off after its prominence at controversial anti-immigration rallies.  So has the Australian flag become a weapon of division in this country?  And we chat with Luke Bateman about his #BookTok fame, why he doesn't reflect fondly on his time in the NRL, and how he overcame gambling addiction. Liste...

What do you know of Luke Bateman? Maybe it's from his time as an NRL player, or his stint on reality TV, or from TikTok, where he's been sharing his love of reading from the cab of his tractor.  But along with his many successes, Luke has also had private battles with both addiction and depression. In this extended interview Luke opens up, revealing details of his gambling addiction and how he reb...

Ever had a bad experience with a driving instructor? An ABC investigation has heard from hundreds of young Aussies going for their Ls and Ps, with horrifying stories ranging from creepy comments to assaults.  And it has been a big day in Beijing: China put on a military parade with heavy hitters watching on including Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and... former Victorian premier Dan Andrews?  Plus: c...

If you could find out how you were going to die, would you want to? It's a question we might all have to grapple with, as genetic testing gets more popular.  And the Taliban is calling for help after Afghanistan was rocked by a huge earthquake that has left hundreds dead and thousands more homeless.  Plus, is it ever okay to cry at work? We ask an expert. Listen now: 00:59 - Learning what your gen...