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It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... Drinking and taking drugs less than older generations, last hurrahs before lockdowns, and calls for a republic. Join Daily Telegraph journalist Eliza Barr, Aussie artist L-FRESH The LION and Hack's own Avani Dias for your weekly debrief.

The Free Britney movement has hit fever pitch with fans of the popstar saying she urgently needs help. So what's it all about? Hack's Stephen Stockwell trawled the internet for us. Plus, Will the government's latest scheme JobTrainer help you into a job? And, figures show we're drinking and taking drugs less than other generations. So why are young people turning away from booze?

Insiders have told Hack of a number of confirmed COVID-19 cases amongst rough sleepers. Advocates for the homeless say the revelation is a huge concern for the already vulnerable population. Plus, should we be trying to eradicate COVID-19 with another lockdown? Experts are divided. ABC Investigative reporter Mark Willacy on the allegations of war crimes involving Australian Special Armed Forces so...

Long-standing questions surrounding Australia's biggest constitutional crisis have been finally answered. The letters between the Queen and governor-general Sir John Kerr at the time of the sacking of Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam in 1975 have been released. We find out much involvement the Queen had in Sir John's decision. Plus, with both NSW's and Victoria's COVID-19 outbreaks still gr...

Human trials have begun on a coronavirus vaccine developed by University of Queensland, with 120 volunteers receiving their first dose of potential immunisation. The first results are expected by the end of September. Plus, the number of cases continues to rise steeply in Victoria, while a worrying cluster has been detected in NSW. Business leaders are asking government to hold off on shutting dow...

It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... The return of iso, cancel culture and your good news amidst the 2020 chaos. Join comedian Lucinda Froomes Price, model Christian Wilkins, and Hack's own Avani Dias for your weekly debrief.

There's an evolutionary reason why bad news sticks with us. It's called negativity bias, and it's the way we've evolved to identify threats to keep ourselves safe. But in a year of grim news, sometimes we all need reminding of the good things happening around the world too. Today on Hack, the local legends doing amazing things to help others, the rise of popular psychology, and happiness icon Dan...

Communities hit by the Black Summer fires are still battling to rebuild and regroup over six months on. Could a lack of mental health services be the next crisis they face? Hack's Shalailah Medhora visited the Bateman's Bay community. Plus, the latest information on the spread of COVID-19 in Australia. And, could flying cars be the answer to rural travel?

Melbourne has been thrown back into lockdown with a record 191 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in a single day, but will the stronger measures contain the outbreak? Plus, keeping our mental health afloat during the COVID crisis can be tough. Australia's Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health Professor Ruth Vine on what we can do. And, financial coach and author Melissa Browne on why budgets are bu...

Victoria's COVID-19 crisis continues to escalate with thousands of public housing residents now locked down amidst heavy police presence and imminent closure of the border with NSW. Resident and social worker Ahmed Dini describes the feeling inside the towers. Plus, could Kanye really be the next U.S. President? David Smith from the U.S. Studies Centre says "maybe". And, what it's like to text a L...

It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... State rivalries and super spreaders in Melbourne, JobKeeper rorts and the isolation looks you'll be rocking back into normal life. Join Aussie musician Joyride, Jenna Clarke from The West Australian, and Hack's own Jo Lauder for your weekly debrief.

Russian voters lured with cash gifts and prize draws have paved the way for President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036. But critics have claimed irregularities in the polling. Plus, huge brands continue to walk away from Facebook over the company's inability to curb hate speech. So will anything really change? And, we'll take you inside Melbourne's lockdown zones.

We've been staying home more and leaning into trackies with socks and slides, but will our iso-fashion choices end up costing the planet when we return to work? Plus, the government's $270 billion plan to boost our defences against the rise of China and a 'poorer, more dangerous' world. And, is there any truth to the claim that young people are refusing to work for JobKeeper and opting for the dol...

If you're not currently struggling to make your rental payments, chances are you know someone who is. Almost half of Australian renters between 18 and 24 are now reportedly struggling to make payments, according to research by ANU. So what can you do if you're in this position? Plus, Queensland's opening up and Melbourne's locking down - the latest on what's happening around the country with COVID...

Conservationists say Australia's environmental protection laws are "fundamentally broken" following a scathing review from the National Audit Office. Plus, the government backs away from its plan to ban vapes. And, could we rebuild the economy, create jobs, and tackle climate change at the same time? Mike Cannon-Brookes thinks so.

It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... Winning hosting rights for the Women's World Cup, reopening the arts and entertainment industry, and banning the mullet. Join Alice Matthews from The Feed, Michael Roddan from the Australian Financial Review and Hack's own Avani Dias for your weekly debrief.

Will the government's arts survival package bring back live music? Or is the help too little too late. Plus, could tomorrow's announcement of the 2023 Women's World Cup hosting rights be the good news we all need? (Please) And, former AFL player Heritier Lumumba has called out the Collingwood Football Club for failing to address a culture of discrimination and racist jokes. Today, his story in his...

Universities have turned to surveillance software to prevent cheating during exams in isolation, but tech experts say the risks to student privacy and data is a real concern. Plus, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese pledges to end the stalemate on climate change action and endorse sections of the government's plan. And, the Hills Shire Council in Sydney has again voted against including an Acknowl...

The break up of your first serious relationship can be brutal but it can also mean huge personal growth. Today, a look at the silver lining that comes with breaking up in your 20s. Plus, public health experts say the government's vaping ban could push smokers back to cigarettes. And, does the Australian legal profession have a problem with sexual harassment?

With a surge in community-transmitted coronavirus cases in Victoria, is a second wave on the horizon? Plus, how K-Pop fans took down a significant Donald Trump rally. And, what's the real value of a humanities degree? What the experts say about the Government's plan to shake up university fees.

It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... How people are educating themselves through film, overhauling uni fees and whether swearing can be a pain reliever. Join Australian Young Labor President Jason Byrne, BBC Australia reporter Frances Mao, and Hack's own Jo Lauder for your weekly debrief.

The youth unemployment rate has reached terrifying new heights and that means people are heading back to uni to up their skills. We speak to the head of the Australian National University to hear how they're going to deal with the influx. Also, scientists reckon there are 36 alien civilisations out there. We find how they landed on that number and if we should be waiting for a call.

Wiradjuri woman Jarin Baigent joined the NSW police to heal its relationship with her community. Last year, after 13 years on the force, she quit. We speak to the former senior constable to find out why she left and how the police need to change. Also, there's some good news on a COVID-19 treatment. Will it be enough to loosen restrictions even more?

Two years ago horrific footage of Australian sheep dying on a ship to the Middle East led to a change in our live export laws. This week a ship will break those laws, sailing with an exemption from the Federal Government. So what will happen to those sheep? Also, debutante balls are an elitist, white tradition that are now being used by young Indigenous women to reclaim and progress their rights i...

The Leopold Ranges in WA were named after a Belgian King who murdered millions. As anti-racism Black Lives Matter protesters continue around the world, the WA Government has decided it's time for a change. Plus, Dr Norman Swan has the latest of when we could get back to gigs. And it's just five months to the US election; how will the protests and the spiralling crisis of the pandemic affect Donald...