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Community members have long warned that overcrowding, misinformation and a lack of communication in Aboriginal languages means those communities are left vulnerable in the pandemic. Now the Northern Territory has recorded 19 cases, and they’re all young Aboriginal people. How did we get here? A survey has revealed Aussies have done eight weeks of unpaid work on average during the pandemic - and yo...

Splendour in the Grass is the country's biggest music festival, but over the last few years more young people have spoken up about the disturbing ways they were stripsearched by NSW Police at the event. In most cases, no drugs were found. Now they’re taking the cops to court. Meet the young Aussie who's created an environmentally friendly and cheap sanitary pad out of bananas. Plus, have you ever...

Hinge has become the first dating app to introduce voice prompts and memos, to help you figure out if you have chemistry or ‘The Ick’. Plus, the biggest climate change meeting in the last decade has ended with a global pact to phase ‘down’ coal, instead of phasing it out altogether. Live guests:Dr Cate Madill, speech pathologist and researcher at Sydney Uni’s Voice Research LabTim Buckley, Institu...

It's the Shake Up and we're talking... The importance of mosh pit etiquette following the tragic and deadly crowd crush at Astroworld, whether putting beers on Afterpay will be a recipe for disaster for young people, and why some are feeling way less horny after exiting COVID lockdowns. Join Hack's Avani Dias with Herald Sun journalist Jade Gailberger and artist Raph Dixon.

Have you ever been out and thought, 'I'll just have the one more', but your wallet is empty? Buy now, pay later services can now be used for a bunch of hospitality services, including at some pubs. But experts say it could unwittingly plunge young people into debt. Also, trading on the stock market has become a lot easier thanks to the proliferation of apps available. And, why young people are tur...

Plenty of people decided to make a tree-change or sea-change after the pandemic. But slow internet speeds in some regional areas have made people think twice. Also, Australia's on track to eradicate new diagnoses of cervical cancer, thanks to the Aussie-created HPV vaccine. And, conspiracy theories are flourishing online that the disaster at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival was caused by Satan....

The federal government has unveiled its electric vehicles policy, but the strategy doesn’t include any subsidies or tax incentives to make them more affordable. More than five million people have taken part in an Instagram campaign that promised to plant one tree for every pet picture posted. Now organisers say they don’t have the resources to follow through. Plus, how a new injection could help t...

Survivors describe the chaos that unfolded at rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert in Texas, where eight people were killed. Police are investigating what went wrong, as punters prepare to sue the musician and festival organisers for what they’re calling an avoidable tragedy. Plus, Hack examines the history of Australian gigs, and how safe they are. Live guests:Izel Ayala, Astroworld attendeeL...

It's the Shake Up and we're talking… The French president’s beef with Scott Morrison over submarines, burning blazers to protest toxic culture in elite private boys schools and quitting work to prioritise work-life balance. Join Hack's Ange McCormack with journalists Eliza Barr from the Daily Telegraph and Brendan Crew from 10 News First.

Melbourne photographer James Robinson has called out the toxic culture in Australia private schools by breaking into his old college, setting his school blazer on fire and making out with his partner on the lawn. Plus, fruit pickers will be guaranteed a minimum wage under a significant Fair Work Commission ruling. Live guests:James Robinson, artist and former St Kevin’s College studentEmma Germano...

Missing four-year-old Cleo Smith has been found alive and well, after she went missing for 18 days in remote Western Australia. Hack explores why this case captured the country’s attention, and a former police detective sheds light on how these investigations work. Plus, doctors around the world have noticed a strange trend during the pandemic - teen girls suffering from uncontrollable jerking mov...

A record number of people around the world are walking away from their jobs to reassess their lives and prioritise work-life balance. Industries being hardest hit by this trend include hospitality and ride-sharing, and experts think it could lead to changes around workers rights and Australia’s migration policies. Plus, Aussies hoping to get a Christmas gig won’t need a resume or references, after...

Australia slammed shut its borders 600 days ago. But today, NSW, Victoria and the ACT allowed fully vaccinated travellers from abroad to enter Australia, and heaps of countries are letting double-jabbed Aussies to travel there quarantine-free. It's not all smooth sailing though, as some states remain inaccessible for both domestic and international travellers. Also, what the heck is COP26 and why...

It's the Shake Up and we're talking… The Australian Government's net zero plan ahead of COP26, Facebook's rebrand to the "Metaverse", and niche dating apps. Join Hack's Avani Dias with Young Liberal Deyi Wu and Womeri farmer Josh Gilbert

Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo made history this week after revealing he is gay in an emotional post on social media. This month the best League of Legends players have been competing at the World Championships in Iceland - and it's the first time Australian players have been on three teams at the event. Plus, you might be cutting back on meat, using a reusable coffee cup and cycling arou...

Australia’s finally got a net zero emissions target for 2050, but communities who’re already at risk of losing their homes to rising seas levels, say the plan isn’t ambitious enough. And Torres Strait Islanders are suing the Government, alleging they failed to protect their homes from climate change. Australian of the Year, Grace Tame's take on the Government's new child sexual abuse strategy, whi...

After years of arguing among themselves, the government has finally revealed its plan to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. But experts and young people have criticised it for its reliance on coal, and lack of investment in renewable energy. Plus, can filtering your interests through niche dating apps help you find love? Live guests:Tim Wilson, Assistant Energy Minister

The fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of her Hollywood film, Rust, has sparked calls to improve working conditions across the Australian film industry. Social media companies could soon be forced to ask for parents' permission before accessing teen data or face millions of dollars in fines. Plus, meet the Aussie musos working to slash their carbon footprint and address c...

It's the Shake Up and we're talking… Melbourne ending the world’s longest lockdown, whether doxxing someone is ever okay, and why we’re ditching our partners over super trivial things. Join Hack's Ange McCormack with West Australian journo Jenna Clarke, and Housewarming podcast host Marty Smiley.

An American TikToker has exposed the personal details of more than 60 people for their problematic, and sometimes criminal behaviour. But not everyone agrees his actions are justified. One of Australia's richest people has announced he's donating $1.5 billion dollars of his personal wealth to dealing with climate change. Plus, how a Bondi Hipster is taking on politics donations. Live guests:Collet...

A ton of alcohol delivery services have popped up across the country during the pandemic. They can be super convenient - but some people are worried they could also be damaging and even fatal. Young people all over the world are getting ready to protest at Glasgow’s climate conference, including a 16-year-old climate activist from the US. Plus, while Canberra is on track to become the most vaccina...

Have you ever been instantly turned off by someone you’re into because of a super trivial thing they did? It could be because they chewed a bit too loudly or their laugh is too much. It's called ‘The Ick’, and there's a psychological reason why some people experience it. A global report published today reveals that Australia has one of the highest rates of online child sexual abuse in the world. P...

Psychics have become a multi-billion dollar industry, despite not being backed by science. But powerful people, like politicians and the police, still rely on them. The Liberal party has come up with its long-awaited plan to get to net zero by 2050. But the government still needs the support of their regional colleagues, the National party, who remain unconvinced. Live guests:Gary Nunn, author of...

It's the Shake Up and we're talking… PM Scott Morrison finally committing to attend the Glasgow climate conference, what going to uni will look like post-pandemic, and celebrities laying on the PDA. Join Hack's Avani Dias with footballer Akec Makur Chuot, and actor Remy Hii.

From online learning, to vaccine mandates, to fewer international students - there's no doubt the university sector has taken a hit due to COVID. We look at how the student experience has changed, and what the revenue shortfall from fewer international students will mean for the sector going forward. Plus, we speak to the Education Minister on why the uni sector wasn't eligible for JobKeeper, and...