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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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Banning "good character" references + sleighing for Australia
Should courts hear about the "good character" of people who get convicted of crimes? One state has decided no, and is changing rules around sentencing...
Aussie names in the Epstein files + tricks of real estate agents
The US Department of Justice has released millions of files related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. So what's new? <...
DEEP DIVE: Are boomers more addicted to their phones than Gen Z?
Often when you hear people talk about screen time, the focus is on young people.
The Australian government has even banned kids from being on s...
THE SHAKEUP: Pauline Hanson's song, smashing tennis racquets + are we sick of the Beckhams?
Pauline Hanson is launching a music and film career, all while her One Nation party keeps surging in opinion polls. What's going on?
And a priva...
Invasion Day terrorism investigation + ruling a country at 21
Police in Perth say they're investigating a "potential terrorist act" at an Invasion Day rally on Monday, as Indigenous communities say they've felt i...
INTERVIEW: The Australian 21-year-old who started a country
Daniel Jackson says he's the youngest head of state in the world.
There's just one problem: no other nation recognises his country.
What s...
Gun laws, hate speech + do boomers have a screen time problem?
From recreational shooters to contract hunters, gun-owners are still working out how Australia's new firearms laws will impact them. So what's changin...
Minnesota v ICE + do we need to cull sharks?
ICE officers in the US city of Minneapolis have killed a second protester, as locals fight against the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration...
DEEP DIVE: The people breaking up with Spotify
It's Hottest 100 day today, and all over Australia people are getting around their favourite music discoveries.
But one of the main platforms th...
(Another) coalition bust-up, new gun laws and banning hate groups
Is parliament's response to the Bondi terrorist attack about to destroy the coalition?
It's the question everyone in Canberra is asking, after p...
INTERVIEW: Former NRL player on overcoming a gambling addiction and #BookTok backlash
When Luke Bateman was at the peak of his NRL career, his seemed to be living the dream of many young Aussie men.
At 24, he was earning hundreds...
DEEP DIVE: The women being 'undressed' by Elon Musk's Grok bot
Have you heard of Grok? It’s an AI bot that lives inside X, which you might still know as Twitter.
Grok has come under fire in the last few days...
INTERVIEW: Why these Venezuelans say Maduro had to go
It's been a crazy few days in Venezuela.
On Saturday, the US dropped bombs on the country's capital Caracas while US special forces descended on...
DEEP DIVE: How Uber drivers game surge pricing
According to Uber drivers, it's the "oldest trick in the book": gaming the system to charge you more.
In some cases, it could mean you end up pa...
INTERVIEW: What it's like to give up booze and bags for good
It's the social season in Australia — barbecues, festivals, long nights out.
And with it often comes alcohol and drugs, which are woven into how...
DEEP DIVE: Can you trust your sunscreen?
It's something drummed into Australians before they can even walk or talk.
To beat our strong Aussie sun, you've gotta put on sunscreen.
...
INTERVIEW: Going blind as a teenager
When she was just 14 years old, Molly Burke lost her vision, and with it the way she understood the world.
But Molly refused to let losing her...
INTERVIEW: What science says about why humans kiss
There are certain things in life that we don't question too much.
Like kissing, for example.
Snogging, making out, even just a peck... bu...
INTERVIEW: The weight of being a Jewish Australian right now
Horror, anger and intense grief have gripped Australia in the days since two gunmen opened fire on Bondi Beach targeting those gathered to mark the st...
How the Bondi terrorist attack has changed Australia
Australia has changed in the past 24 hours, after a shocking act of terrorism targeted at the Jewish community left 15 people dead on Sydney's Bondi B...
DEEP DIVE: How ket sticks became the new festival accessory
Been at a festival lately? You might have spotted more people using walking sticks.
But it's not a traditional accessibility aid.
So is i...
THE SHAKEUP: 2025, hooroo!!!!
It's our last show on the radio for the year.
So from Labubus and a heist at the Louvre to a court trial in a small Victorian town that captivat...
THE SHAKEUP: how the political game shifted in 2025
Albo stayed but Dutton and Bandt were booted, as Aussie voters handed Labor more control than ever: 2025 was a big year in politics.
And it's b...
INTERVIEW: Using Big Brother to fix your teeth and your car
When Big Brother contestant Abiola introduced herself on the show as a "fat black lesbian", she instantly gained fans around Australia for her disarmi...
THE SHAKEUP: Sport's biggest moments of 2025
From Gout Gout's meteoric rise to Sam Kerr's big return to the Matildas and Oscar Piastri's F1 saga, it's been a massive year in sport.
But it w...
Teens off socials, walking sticks at festivals + going on Big Brother
Australia's world first social media ban for teens under 16 is kicking in tomorrow. So how are teenagers prepping, and what will they turn to instead?...
Vape heart attacks, Barnaby joins One Nation + fighting bushfires
The first week of summer has already seen deadly bushfires raging from WA to Tassie and NSW. So what's it going to take to get more young volunteers t...
DEEP DIVE: Should you be allowed to drive on medicinal cannabis?
In most of Australia, people using medicinal cannabis can't legally drive - even if they're unimpaired.
But now the NSW government is thinking...
THE SHAKEUP: Boycotting Spotify Wrapped, TikTok awards + couples who don't argue
It's Spotify Wrapped time. But with all the controversy surrounding the music streaming giant this year, are attitudes towards this cultural tradition...
Fixing your social feeds + can we save live music?
The live music scene is in trouble, with Park Waves this week becoming the latest festival to announce its Australian cancellation. So why does this k...
INTERVIEW: Chanel Contos has a plan to fix your feed
If you could quit your own algorithm and start again, would you be happier?
And if everyone could do it: would it make the world a better place?...
Hobart stadium a goer, Lehrmann loses again + Jorja Smith's AI lawsuit
It's the biggest fight in the smallest state. So how do people in Tassie feel about the new AFL stadium, now it has the votes in the Parliament to hap...
Jobs for mates, abuse in the ADF, green vinyl + can Oscar Piastri still win?
Getting a mate a job is great for the mate, obviously. But what if the mate isn't the best candidate, and the job is on a government board that pays $...
Driving on cannabis, Ozempic economics + Ningaloo's coral deaths
Almost 10 years after medicinal cannabis was legalised in Australia, driving laws in many parts of Australia haven't changed. So how does cannabis aff...
DEEP DIVE: What will minimum pay mean for food delivery?
In the big cities, they deliver everything from pizza and pad thai to booze and groceries, but are delivery riders and drivers earning enough to make...
THE SHAKEUP: Sandwich press steaks, PJs on planes + xmas party hangxiety
From sandwich press steaks and the burka stunt to last-minute laws, we unpack the serious and silly moments of the last week of Parliament for 2025. <...
Environment deal, Lilie James findings + being a billionaire 'douchebag'
Labor has done a last-minute deal with the Greens to overhaul the nation's "broken" environmental laws, on the last sitting day of Parliament for 2025...
INTERVIEW: The rich heiress giving away all her money
When Marlene Engelhorn inherited tens of millions of dollars from her grandma, she felt she had two choices: do something about it, or confirm she was...
Delivery driver pay deal, limb lengthening + can oysters save the sea?
A historic deal could transform Australia's gig economy, with UberEats and DoorDash agreeing to minimum pay rates. So what's a day in the life like do...
Pauline Hanson's burka stunt, taking on gambling ads + are cinemas back?
Pauline Hanson got suspended from the Senate today, and she's being condemned by all sides. But Muslim Australians say the damage from yesterday's bur...