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Universities are reportedly cutting corners to stay afloat, and some people have raised alarm bells on the quality of education for new students wanting to enrol next year. Also, one of Australia's biggest proposed gas projects, in Narrabri in NSW, has today been given the green light. We look at why some community members are happy with the decision, and others are disappointed. And, the US held...

Releasing endangered animals into an area where they face predators may seem counterproductive, but a new bilby conservation project trialling this is noticing early signs of success. Also, young people living with disability in Australia have never had a national forum to discuss their issues. Until today. We speak to Melanie Tran, the convener of the Australian-first summit and look at how peopl...

If you've found yourself gravitating more and more towards cute animal content during the pandemic, you're not alone. According to research, looking at them can reduce stress indicators like heart rate and blood pressure. Also, millions of Australians saw a cut to their JobKeeper payment today, just days after rates of Jobseeker were also cut. We talk you through what that means. And, a trans-Tasm...

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking... If you're a fan of a grand romantic gesture, it could be genetic, what gross Muck Up Day challenges say about elite private schools, and how a lack of music festivals will shape our summers. Join Hack's Isabella Higgins with broadcaster Marty Smiley and comedian Lucinda Froomes Price.

This time last year, the ACT became the first place in Australia to legalise cannabis. At the time, opponents warned of an increase in drug driving offences and road accidents. Has any of that actually eventuated? We find out. Also, one of Australia's biggest murder mysteries has been resolved today, after a judge found Bradley Robert Edwards was found guilt of two of the Claremont killings. We al...

NSW is one of the only places in the country that hasn't offered support to the live music industry, and musicians are calling for urgent help. Also, the Federal Government has announced an expansion to their NBN plan... but it's taking us back to the project's original plan from a decade ago. And, Australia's spy agency has issued a warning about the alarming rise in right-wing extremism.

Netball Australia is fielding questions about its commitment to diversity after benching the only professional First Nations player during the sport's Indigenous Round. Also, the race is on to save dozens of whales that are stranded on Macquarie Heads in Tasmania. The area is renowned as a hotspot for whales being stranded, so what's being done about it? And, meet the guys who want more young peop...

This weekend, your feeds were probably filled with people farewelling Ruth Bader Ginsburg AKA RBG. Why is she such a cult figure, and what happens next in finding a replacement? And, last week the Govt was all about natural gas; this week it's likely you'll hear about hydrogen so we're giving you all the info you need to keep up with the announcements. Also, archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered...

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking... The changes to the Australian citizenship test, the government's gas-led plan to get us on a 'road to recovery' post-coronavirus, and the stories of Aussies stranded overseas during the pandemic. Join Hack's Isabella Higgins with journalist Jan Fran and former Liberal MP Wyatt Roy.

A study has shown how Australian men often suffer in silence about their mental health struggles. Why is is still so hard to reach out? Plus, New Zealand will soon vote on the legalisation of weed - so we head across the ditch for the latest. There's more news on the Government's plan for renewable energy, and we'll also find out more about the massive job cuts at universities around the country.

There are calls for the limits on the number of flights allowed into the country during the pandemic to be lifted so Aussies stuck overseas can come home. Also, remember the COVIDSafe app? It was touted as the way out of harsh restrictions, but six months on we've barely heard a peep about it. And, tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes weighs in on the politically-charged energy debate.

Do claims about the environmental impact and employment opportunities of gas stack up? We ask Federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor. And, what your gut health could tell you about battling allergies. Also, some exciting space news - researchers have found a gas on Venus that could indicate life is present on the planet.

Researchers think they may have found a potential treatment for poor blood flow in the brain, which is related to painful migraines. Also, the family of a young Aussie missing at sea are taking the search effort into their own hands. And, drones will be used by lifeguards to keep people safe and ensure social distancing this summer. But what are the privacy concerns?

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking... Whether Oscars changes will mean more diverse faces on our screens, should young people take a gap year at home to pick fruit, and whether technology can help break ups go more smoothly. Join Hack's Isabella Higgins with actor Remy Hii and broadcaster Alice Matthews.

When you think about getting mental health support, you might imagine doctors and psychologists and a scary clinical setting. But that conversation can start somewhere much more casual - a barbers shop or the hairdressers. And, how the new diversity rules around the Oscars could change what we see on the big screen in the future. Also, what New York Times court reporter Alan Feauer learned after m...

Researchers at MIT have spent three months creating a deepfake of a failed moon landing as a warning about how fake news and misinformation can spread, and it's super convincing. Also, one of the most promising COVID-19 vaccine trials has been paused because of one of the participants got sick, but medical professionals tell us this is a normal part of the process. And, what's the best way to talk...

Calls to boycott the multi-million dollar remake of the cartoon classic have increased as activists accuse Disney of attempting to get into the Chinese Government's good books. It comes as the ABC and the Australian Financial Review have rushed correspondents out of China after police demanded interviews with both journalists - the last two making content in the country for Aussie audiences. And.....

Could Australia's high youth unemployment rate be enough to entice young Australians to take up fruit picking in the regions? And... Victoria's restrictions have been extended even further, but we explore how realistic the terms are for lifting them. Also... ten Regent Honeyeater chicks have hatched at a zoo in the NSW central west, giving hope for the future of the critically endangered species.

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking... How realistic it is that school formals can be socially-distanced, whether moving regionally can help you get a job, and beauty companies reconsidering skin-whitening products. Join Hack's Isabella Higgins with author Cole Brown and journalist Frances Mao.

You may have found yourself sitting in isolation over the last few months wondering how the heck we got here. Our friends at ABC Science help us answer that question. Also, how moving regionally could help ease soaring rates of youth unemployment. And, major beauty brands are reconsidering skin-whitening products, but is that enough to make the industry in Australia more inclusive?

As working from home becomes more acceptable, young people are increasingly considering leaving expensive cities in favour of regional cities and smaller towns. Can the NBN keep up? And, the AFL Grand Final has moved to Brisbane due to Victorian COVID-19 restrictions. But that doesn't mean Queenslanders can actually go. Also, why young people in the small European nation of Belarus have taken to t...

Not everyone can or wants to access telehealth during the pandemic, and research shows young people are turning to their friends and family for mental health support. Plus, we could soon be able to mine the moon, but just because we can, does that mean we should? Also, Facebook and Instagram threaten to block news from its platforms if the Govt goes ahead with proposed media changes.

Tech bro Elon Musk's new project Neuralink has made a brain implant for pigs that they hope will lead to human trials soon. So is it all it's cracked up to be? Also... the Govt has just announced its cracking down on adult cyberbullying, following the pile-on suffered by Brisbane Broncos coach Anthony Siebold. And... Queensland scientists discover 11 genes that are linked to self-harming behaviour...

It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... More people are finding religion during the pandemic, TikTok users slammed for dressing up as Holocaust victims, and clearing out your childhood bedroom. Join Hack's Isabella Higgins with musician Joyride and journalist Eliza Barr.

While the use of homophobic slurs reduced dramatically after sports clubs put on pride rounds, nearly half of clubs involved in the study still held damaging views about the LGBTI community. Also... the Australian man responsible for a terror attack in Christchurch has become the first person in NZ sentenced to life in prison without parole. And... are school uniform rules around hair styles discr...