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Hack brings you the stories that matter to young people. Every weekday host Dave Marchese and the triple j Hack team cover the latest news, politics and culture from all around Australia.
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The SpaceX moon crash + she can’t leave, but she can’t stay - Yasmin’s life in limbo
A SpaceX rocket part is believed to have crashed into the moon at high speed, with the impact potentially visible from Earth. So, who's responsible fo...
INTERVIEW: What it's like growing up in immigration detention
"Yasmin" could be any other young Australian, trying to build a life in her twenties.
She finished high school here, has a bunch of Australian f...
"Australia's largest drug dealer", the camera glasses that won’t quit + are movies so back?
Unregulated peptides are everywhere right now, with young people using them to lose weight and even build muscle. We hear from someone who says they l...
Gambling companies hit back, food label fraud + Ariana Grande under scrutiny
Gambling companies have strongly refuted yesterday's explosive allegations that gamblers were given inducements of sex workers and illegal drugs. We d...
Ex-NRL player says gambling companies offered him drugs, fuel prices rise + are the Comm Games relevant?
Today, former NRL player and BookTok star Luke Bateman gave explosive evidence at the Senate inquiry into the federal government's legislation to rest...
DEEP DIVE: The 'confusion and isolation' of pregnancy loss
For the first time Australia's got official data on pregnancy loss and it's more common than you might think.
The figures reveal one in three wo...
THE SHAKEUP: Stealing from work, pollies getting gifts + is FIFA selling the World Cup?
A Hobart councillor has landed herself in hot water admitting to taking snacks from work over several years. So is it ok to take stuff from your work?...
The content creator gunning for Albo's seat + an alt medicine rabbit hole
Media commentator Hannah Ferguson has announced she's going after the Prime Minister's seat at the next election. But does she actually stand a chance...
INTERVIEW: Bleach in smoothies and coffee enemas - how Hannah's cousin was sucked into a "wormhole"
When Hannah learnt her cousin Lauren died overseas, she was shocked.
Lauren didn't tell anyone in her family she was going on a trip, they only...
Is pregnancy loss unique for young people? European wildfires + Aussie winners
New data has confirmed that miscarriages are common for women in Australia - so why do young people who experience miscarriages often feel their loss...
Are digital nomads ruining Bali? Weed and the risk of psychosis + Vic's new premier
A run club in Bali has gone viral after allegations of discrimination against locals. The two Dutch nationals who organised the club have now been ban...
Should cops use facial recognition technology? The rise of thrifting apps + Cockroach Party victory
How would you feel if you could be recognised by a camera when you're going about your business? Turns out police in Western Australia have been trial...
DEEP DIVE: Has illicit tobacco got us back on ciggies?
Across the country, illicit tobacco is cheap and accessible - which is down to a booming black market.
But even though most of the nicotine con...
THE SHAKEUP: Barnaby's dog drama, office etiquette + fake retail therapy
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce went viral after yelling at his dog during a TV interview. But some people are asking if it was the perfect way to dodge a...
Who's now eligible to get paid on student prac? + Life as a beekeeper
More students will soon be able to access payments to support them while on mandatory practical placements. So, who's getting the cash and which cours...
INTERVIEW: A family legacy, a deadly pest and life on the land
At a time when beekeepers are quitting the industry, 23-year-old Sophia Croker is doubling down.
The 'Bee Drover', as she's known on social medi...
Rebel Wilson wins, what you need to know about the AusAlert test + is small business dying?
Actor and director Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defamation. Here's what went down in court.
And we bring you an update from the Middle East...
Dad's fight for justice over methanol deaths, athletes living in poverty + STI test pulled
Lao officials say they do not have enough evidence to lay charges over the suspected methanol poisoning deaths of Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones...
Is everyone smoking ciggies again? Tate brothers charged + end of the World Cup
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Miami after UK prosecutors said they had brought further rape and sex trafficking charges ag...
DEBATE: A Catholic and a drag queen on The Divine Playhouse controversy
Sydney's newest performing arts venue had only been open for about a week when it was forced to close after a storm of controversy.
The Divine P...
THE SHAKEUP: Pollie holidays, Australia's AI plan + citizen's arrest gone viral
The Prime Minister won't be attending the NT's Garma Festival because he hasn't "had a day off all year".
Meanwhile, One Nation leader Pauline H...
Unpacking the Divine Playhouse controversy + surviving drug addiction
A new inclusive arts venue in a deconsecrated church was ordered to cease operation by the landlord under "offensive trade", following protests from r...
INTERVIEW: What it's like to survive an overdose
The first time Clay Scott tried drugs he was just 12 years old, getting high during his lunch break at school. Within a few years, he had spiralled in...
The PM wants AI “the Australian way” - here’s what that means for musos, data centres and you
The PM wants to manage AI "the Australian way" and has established an Office of AI that will cover everything from music to data centres.
Today...
Quizzing the cost of uni degrees, four DV deaths in one week + can council meetings ever be cool?
Could we see the cost of some uni degrees change? Because there are calls for the government to dump a scheme that's more than doubled the cost of som...
Is breathwork worth the hype? World Cup controversy + antisemitism on campus
Have you ever tried breathwork? It's a wellness trend that's been gaining traction, with claims it can reduce stress and improve sleep. But does it ac...
DEEP DIVE: What’s it like living near a data centre?
Big tech companies are pouring billions of dollars into the Australian economy as part of what's been described as a "once in a multi-generational inv...
THE SHAKEUP: Losing physical media, Art vs graffiti + Telstra outage
Millions of Aussies got caught up in Telstra's outage this week, affecting emergency calls, payments and transport. So, how prepared are we for major...
India's PM lands in Aus, a lagging snow season + mentoring First Nations youth
Thousands of people turned out to see India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Melbourne today, but not everyone was there to celebrate. triple j hack...
INTERVIEW: How Rhian learnt to walk in two worlds
Going from hunting and gathering food in a close-knit community to navigating the busy streets of the city was a tough move for Wirangu, Narranga and...
Telstra outage explained, ISIS bride allegations + is the tattoo industry crashing?
It was a chaotic and stressful morning for many Aussies after a Telstra outage disrupted trains, payment systems and even some Triple Zero calls. So w...
The 8-hour Pam the Bird stand-off, China's "provocative act" + 50 Years of Deadly
A 140-metre tower, an 8-hour police stand-off, and a giant bird painting: here's what happened with alleged Pam the Bird vandal in Melbourne today.
PM apologises for 'shag, marry, date' answer, influencer's AI "fakery" + World Cup defeat
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for saying he would 'shag' Kylie Minogue during a podcast game. So, was it harmless banter? Or has the...
DEEP DIVE: Wait, so house prices are falling?
After years of rapid growth, Australia's housing market is finally starting to slow. But is it enough to make property more affordable? And what's cau...
THE SHAKEUP: Empire State proposal, Trump's crypto haul + please don't poop in the mosh
Two Russian daredevils scaled New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner and got engaged. So, is this a romantic grand gesture? Or a pub...
Streaming giant sued over ads + growing up thinking you won't get old
Streaming services used to be ad-free, but now you can barely avoid them.
Australia's consumer watchdog is taking Amazon to court over unfair te...
INTERVIEW: Leaving a doomsday church at 27
Growing up, Bek Condello never imagined getting old.
The strict doomsday church she was born into constantly warned that the world could end at...
Australian charged with Thai teen's murder, house prices fall + when AI's impersonating you
A 17-year-old Thai girl nicknamed 'Cake' was found dead in a suitcase. Now, four charges have been laid against a 45-year-old Australian man, includin...
Why this politician took his teacher to Gamblers Anonymous + theatre shows canned
When Liberal MP Simon Kennedy was a teenager, one of his high school teachers asked to borrow money for his gambling addiction. He says he ended up ac...
AFL's brain trauma crisis, Gen Z grooms + searching for earthquake survivors
The number of Australian Rules Footballers who've died of a degenerative brain disease called CTE is far higher than previously thought, Four Corners...