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Northern Rivers flood victims say they're being forgotten, students have walked out of a consent lesson, and Victoria will pay for your nursing and midwifery studies.

Join Hack's Dave Marchese with social media sensation Olan Tekkers and artist and entertainer Etcetera Etcetera.

The government has announced a royal commission into the unlawful debt recovery scheme known as "Robodebt", and some young people with healthy, active sex lives are deciding to give up sex. Here's why.

Getting booted from your rental after filing a maintenance request, how financial stress impacts mental health, and the creepy, creepy sound of a black hole.

Scott Morrison's extra ministry appointments "fundamentally undermined" responsible government, more single-sex schools are going co-ed, and the impact of the Ukraine war on the country's rave scene.

Why electric cars are still hard to get, what it's like being a young carer, and the future of Australia's beautiful Baaka or Darling River.

Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Pedestrian Daily podcaster Louis Hanson and Mashable journalist and Queens of the Drone Age podcaster Amanda Yeo.

Young people in Myanmar are fighting a civil war no-one is talking about. The ancient Tasmanian tradition of mutton birding may die out. And what's with young people getting into naturism?

Trips to the GP are about to cost more. The NSW government may relocate people in flood-affected towns. And scientists say they can bring back the Tassie Tiger from extinction.

Ever talked about what funeral you want? Now there's an app to make death planning easier. Plus, a Tasmanian council has voted to remove a statue of a former premier with a dark colonial past. It's the first time this has happened in Australia, with some calling the decision a "small step to reconciliation".  And new research has found the average rental house in Australia falls below the minimum ...

The former prime minister secretly swore himself in as joint minister three times.

Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Guardian journalist Rafqa Touma and reporter, presenter and podcaster Marty Smiley.

It's been linked to the possible mishandling of government secrets by the former president.

A reporter alleges she was groped after a mining conference. Now she's calling for industry-wide change.

Australia's monkeypox vaccine rollout has started this week, with groups most at risk getting priority. That includes men who have sex with men, raising concerns about stigma in the community. Plus, are we doing sex education wrong? Sexual offences prosecutor Katrina Marson has written a book about seeing the same cases and over and over again, and the power of sex-ed to turn this around. And CSIR...

Have you seen those manifestation videos on TikTok? Here's what's behind the trend and why it's exploded recently.

It's the Shakeup and we're talking… The rise of quiet quitting, students using cheating sites that answer their assignment questions, and the controversy over "doing a shoey". Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Mamamia journalist Em Gillespie and comedian Will Gibb.

Have you got a tattoo? People get tattoos for lots of reasons, from looking good to reminding themselves of someone, or because they made a bad decision on a big night out. We hear from a Tasmanian man who says his tatts are a creative coping mechanism - and may have even saved his life. Plus, Australian photojournalist Andrew Quilty has published a book about America's last days in Afghanistan, t...

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has visited Taiwan as Chinese government officials warn "those who play with fire ... will perish by it". So why is the trip so controversial? Plus, things are getting more expensive and heaps of Australians are struggling to make ends meet. What kind of impact is this having on your life? We chat to young people who have picked up extra jobs, sold their belongings, a...

How would you feel about helping to solve a serious crime, without doing anything at all? All around the world police are using DNA data sourced from public ancestry tests to solve crimes, and it could soon be happening here in Australia too. Here's how it works. Plus, young people from farming families can feel enormous pressure to follow in the family's footsteps, and take over the farm. We spea...

After years of talking, consulting and debate, the Prime Minister has unveiled what he thinks should be the question we're all asked in a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Many First Nations people and others are now feeling hopeful that we could see some real action on this issue very soon. So, what would the process look like, and when might it happen? Plus, since the pandemic cha...

It's the Shakeup and we're talking… The drama over the NRL's first pride jersey, why everyone's annoyed with Instagram's changes, and the biggest moments from Parliament's first week back. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with sexologist Lauren French and Olympian Dom Clarke.

Brace yourselves: if you think stuff is expensive right now, it's going to get even worse by Christmas. The Treasurer has delivered some grim news about the outlook of Australia's economy, and predicted that inflation will peak in early December. So, what does that mean for your wallet if you're already struggling? Plus, you're probably recycling wrong. New research shows that recycling confuses a...

As war rages in the Ukraine, millions of displaced locals have fled their country to find safety. But for Ukrainians hoping to make it to Australia, a deadline is fast approaching: the Australian government's humanitarian visa program for Ukrainians will expire on Sunday. So, what does it mean for Ukrainians who might miss out? Plus, lots of people are hating changes to Instagram. The app is encou...

Should NRL players be forced to wear gay pride uniforms? A decision by the Manly Sea Eagles to wear rainbow trimming on their jerseys led to seven players boycotting the match. Why is the NRL still struggling with LGBTQIA+ visibility, and how will the controversy impact young queer fans and players? Plus, Parliament's back! We get you up to speed on the new faces of Parliament, and what’s on the n...