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Have you ever been introduced to a friend's friend - and hit it off? If you ended up hanging out with the new friend more than the original one…sorry, you're a friend poacher. We look at how to handle friend poaching, mixing your friendship circles, and how it feels to be left behind in a group of mates. Plus, can music make you high? Australian researchers have looked into binaural beats - which can mimic the effects of psychoactive drugs, according to some listeners. And did you know that the majority of young homeless people in Australia are women and girls? We learn about The Great Couch Sleepout - a campaign from Youth off the Streets. We also take you to Canberra, where Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the Australian Parliament. Live guests Dr Marny Lishman, psychologist Dr Monica Barratt, RMIT Chelsea, The Great Couch Sleepout Claudia Long, Hack’s political reporter

The government's figured out how it wants to spend your money. Cheaper petrol! Some free money (sort of)! Trees for The Queen! And a bunch of other things. We look at what’s in the federal budget for you - but also what’s missing *cough, climate change, cough*. Meanwhile, northern NSW has copped a drenching again, with major flooding in Lismore, Byron Bay and the surrounding areas. Flood-weary residents, who were evacuated just weeks ago, are at breaking point. Plus, keen to holiday in space? Pack your bags, there’s plans for a space hotel to open up in a few years. Live guests: Simon Birmingham, Finance Minister Dr Brad Tucker, ANU

Happy federal Budget day! Ahead of its release, we look at why you should care about it in the first place. The government will be spruiking its first home buyers scheme, so what's it like for young people who want to buy a home in the regions, where prices are sometimes rising faster than the capital cities? Plus, there's finally a very promising male contraceptive pill on the cards, so we speak to two of the scientists behind it. And we check in on Lismore, where heavy rain has prompted more evacuations - just weeks after the devastating and deadly floods. Live guests: Brendan Coates, Budget Policy and Institutional Reform Program Director at the Grattan Institute Professor Gunda Georg, University of Minnesota Abdullah Al Noman, University of Minnesota Vanessa Ekins, former mayor of Lismore

The 17th hearing of the Disability Royal Commission starts today. This time the focus will be on women and girls with disability, and experiences they’ve had with family, domestic and sexual violence. Plus, what would it be like to spend more than two years in an Iranian jail for crimes you didn't commit? We speak to Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert about being jailed in Tehran on bogus espionage charges. And we unpack all the drama from the Oscars, including *that* moment between Will Smith and Chris Rock. Live guests: Tess Moodie, Women with Disabilities Australia Kylie Moore-Gilbert, academic and author Wenlei Ma, film and TV critic for news.com.au

It's the Shakeup and we're talking ... Tennis legend Ash Barty's shocking retirement, changing names, and how far some politicians will to go not seem woke. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with author and comedian Hannah Reilly, and Daily Telegraph court reporter Perry Duffin.

Nearly half of Kakadu National Park has been returned to traditional custodians in a historic ceremony. The world heritage site has been home to First Nations people for more than 60,000 years. With the other half of the park already handed back, it means they'll have more of a say in how the sacred land is managed. Plus, how do you find travel inspo if you're vision impaired, when so many apps and listings rely on visuals? A more accessible, audio travel platform is about to launch. We've also got a quick politics crash course, before things get too hectic with the upcoming election. And why are people snacking on raw meat? Guests Mandy Muir, Murrumburr woman and senior cultural tour guide Dr Ben Gauntlett, Disability Discrimination Commissioner Anna Debenham, dietician

A damning report has painted a harrowing picture of student safety at Australian unis. The survey of more than 40,000 students found 1 in 6 had been sexually harassed since starting uni, and 1 in 20 had been sexually assaulted. It's also shone a light on how institutions deal with theses issues - and students aren't happy about it. Plus, tennis legend and current world number 1 Ash Barty has made a pretty shocking and emotional announcement that's she's retiring from the sport. And what's it been like for young Russians who oppose the invasion of Ukraine? Guests Catriona Jackson, CEO Universities Australia Georgie Beatty, President National Union of Students Dr Leonid Petrov, ANU Catherine Murphy, ABC Sports reporter If you, or anyone you know needs help, contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Australia has come a long way in stopping the transmission of HIV. For many young people, taking the preventative drug PrEP is part of everyday life, and treatment breakthroughs mean people who are HIV positive will go on to live long and healthy lives. But so much stigma still exists around HIV, and that's often having more impact on people than the virus itself. Plus, how do you know if you've got long COVID? Some people are reporting symptoms months after infection, but scientists still don't know much about it. And a grim update on the state of environment, as the Great Barrier Reef experiences another coral bleaching event and a heat wave hits the polar regions. Guests: Professor Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik, Griffith Uni Karl Johnson, ACON Professor Matthew England, UNSW

Have you ever been told you just don't have a head for maths? Maybe you still use your fingers to add up or have trouble making sense of a bus timetable? It might actually be a neurological disorder called dyscalculia. It's kind of like dyslexia, but with numbers - and it gets nowhere near the same funding support. Plus, the votes are in for South Australia's state election and experts are describing it as a "stunning" victory for Labor. So what does that mean for the upcoming federal election? Also, it's been almost five years since First Nations leaders called for an Indigenous voice to parliament in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Young First Nations people are frustrated that since then, nothing's happened. And we get an update on what's been happening in Russia-Ukraine war. Guests Casey Briggs, ABC News reporter Allira Davis, Cobble Cobble woman, Uluru Youth Dialogues Associate Prof. Matthew Sussex, ANU

It’s the Shakeup and we’re talking… The peculiar Women’s Network logo, accusations of bullying in the Labor party, and the nude photo scandal on MAFS. Join Hack’s Dave Marchese with journalist Brooklyn Ross, and former Bachelor contestant Alisha Aitken-Radburn.

A leaked nude photo from a MAFS contestant’s Only Fans account has gotten everyone talking about image-based abuse and slut-shaming. Was it even legal for the contestants to circulate the photo? Plus, memes about depression and anxiety have massive followings on instagram and TikTok - so are they harmless fun, or could they do more harm than good? And we look at the rising rates of gonorrhoea. Live guests: Lauren French, Karajarri woman and sexologist Associate professor Jo Robinson, head of suicide prevention research at Orygen Dr Michael Mrozinski, GP

The US Senate has voted to make daylight savings permanent, and that's got a lot of people wondering whether Australia should consider doing the same Advocates reckon it's better for our health, safety and efficiency - but not everyone agrees. Plus, around 80 per cent of Australians under 30 don't have contents insurance for their belongings. That's put young renters who lost everything in the recent floods in a really difficult position. As climate disasters become more frequent, what can be done to make sure young people aren't left worse off? And a government inquiry into online safety has handed down its report - we'll go through the recommendations. Guests Leo Patterson Ross, CEO, Tenants Union of NSW Claudia Long, Hack's political reporter Dr Jayanta Sarkar, Queensland Uni of Technology Associate Prof. Sean Cain, Monash Uni

COVID cancellations of concerts and festivals are (hopefully) behind us, but lots of people are still waiting for ticket refunds from gigs in 2020. So, what are your rights when buying a concert ticket during the pandemic? Plus, the Environment Minister has won an appeal in the federal court, overturning a decision which said she had a duty of care to protect young people from climate harm. And we look at a trial in Victoria that will give some casual workers paid sick leave. Live guests: Ken O’Brien, managing director of The Drop Professor Jacqueline Peel, expert in environmental and climate change law Felicity Sowerbutts, Director, Young Workers Centre

For the first time in two years, direct flights from Australia to Bali are back, and there's no quarantine requirements for fully-vaxxed tourists. But how can the tourism industry make international flying more sustainable? There's calls to make aviation fuel more efficient to keep gas emissions down. And, Youth Allowance and JobSeeker payments are going up this month - but with the rising cost of petrol hitting everyone hard, will it make much of a difference? We also speak to Dr Rachel Farrelly, who is making history by becoming the first Indigenous female surgeon in Australia. Plus, the murder trial of Kumanjayi Walker resulted in a not guilty verdict for constable Zachary Rolfe. Now, Walpiri elders are calling for a change to policing in Indigenous communities — including getting rid of guns. Live guests: Neil Hansford, aviation expert Ben Groundwater, travel writer Claudia Long, Hack’s political reporter Gunu woman Dr Rachel Farrelly Dr Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in criminology, Bond un

It's the Shakeup and we're talking ... The PM's visit to flooded-affected towns, the release of controversial reality show Byron Baes, and the legacy of cricket icon Shane Warne. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with journalist Eliza Barr and musician Raph Dixon.

Shortness of breath. Tight chest. Heart palpitations. Feelings of doom. They're all common symptoms of a panic attack — something around 1 in 5 people will have experienced before. They can be super overwhelming in the moment (especially if you’re on live TV, like ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne was). So, what should you do if you have one? Plus, an unofficial Instagram grief club is helping young people feel less isolated after the death of a loved one. And the murder trial over the fatal shooting of a young Indigenous man in the NT has wrapped up. Guests: Melissa Mackay, ABC News Nate Byrne, ABC News Dr Zac Seidler, clinical psychologist

Australians are being signed up as members of the United Australia Party without their knowledge. The party - backed by billionaire Clive Palmer, led by MP Craig Kelly - claims to have amassed tens of thousands of members in the last year. But who exactly are they? And how is the party accessing personal information? Plus, there's some health and safety warnings going around: about a mozzie-borne virus called Japanese encephalitis, and an increased risk of shark attacks after the floods. And new research is shaking up how we think about taking pics of animals. Live guests: Claudia Long, ABC News Craig Williams, University of South Australia Daryl McPhee, Bond University Emily McLeod, Zoos Victoria If you have more information about the United Australia Party story, or have seen election material that concerns you, head here.

Homelessness was already a problem in northern NSW — and that was before a 'tsunami' of flood waters swept through the town last week. Thousands of houses could now be uninhabitable. We're on the ground in Lismore, talking to young people about their experiences with the floods. Many are now asking: where are they going to live? And it's International Women's Day. We've got stories of inspiring Australian women left out of the history books, and of women calling for change with a new campaign to end inequality and injustice. Guests: Jake Lapham, ABC News Andrew Gissing, Risk Frontiers Eliza Reilly, writer and performer Yasmin Poole, youth advocate

Small country towns in NSW are reeling in the aftermath of devastating floods last week. Locals are now grappling with the massive clean up effort, and there’s frustration with how authorities have responded. We speak with NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and ask whether the government could be doing more to help. Plus, the world mourns the passing of cricket legend Shane Warne. And what happens when your crypto-investing turns into an addiction? Live guests: Dominic Perrottet, NSW Premier Avani Dias, ABC South Asia correspondent

It's the Shakeup and we're talking ... The devastating floods that have hit south-east Queensland and NSW this week, what it's been like for young people to find their sexuality and come out during the pandemic, and the 'unofficial rules of Australia'. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with artist Johnny Hawkins and Emma Gillespie from Mamamia.