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Molly Ticehurst was 28-years-old when her ex-boyfriend, Daniel Billings, broke into her house and murdered her. Her death sparked outrage right across Australia because Billings was out on bail for domestic violence offences at the time. Two years later, Molly's friends and family are still coming to terms with her death. They're sharing her story in hopes of helping others in a similar situation.In this week's deep dive, Molly's best friends open up about what it's like to lose someone you love to domestic violence and what they wish they knew before Molly died. Plus, you'll hear from an expert who has some tips for how you can help your friends if you think they are in an abusive relationship.If you or anyone you know needs support, help is available. Contact 1800 RESPECT, 1800 737 732, or Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578 Guest: Karen Bevan, CEO, Full Stop Australia Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

How far would you go to win? Australian athlete Joanna Wietryzk kept competing despite soiling herself during a HYROX event ... and she went on to win. Some respect the hustle, some are furious. And, all of Ed Sheeran's support acts (including his backing band) have ditched his tour in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dropped for voicing his support of Palestine on stage. Is music inherently political, or should the two be separate? Plus, was Sydney Sweeney's sexualised gambling ad damaging to women's sport? Host Luke Siddham Dundon is joined by Amy Kimball Tassell, executive producer of It's A Lot with Abbie Chatfield and comedian Fergus Neal. Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

The government has announced its long-awaited shake-up of Australia's immigration policy. So what is Labor proposing? And watching a loved one with dementia slowly lose their sense of self can be devastating and lonely. We hear from sisters Adelaide and Lucinda, who have a message for other young people in caring roles. Listen now: 01:21 - Explaining Labor's immigration plan 13:40 - Caring for someone with dementia Guests: Professor Alan Gamlen, social scientist, ANU College of Asia & the Pacific Adelaide and Lucinda Miller

What’s it like to watch someone you love slip away? Sisters Adelaide and Lucinda Miller found themselves caring for the woman who looked after them growing up - their nana - as she slowly faded away to dementia. Over 10 years, they watched dementia steal her memories, identity and sense of self. They've made a documentary about their experience, called Nansie, which was released last year and premiered on SBS this month. In this week's long listen Adelaide and Lucinda open up about their relationship with their nana, and what they've learnt about the disease which kills more Australians than anything else. Guests: Adelaide and Lucinda Miller Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Leaked documents reveal Labor is considering a proposal to make artists' work available for use by AI companies to train their models by default. So is the government selling artists out to big tech? Plus, we ask Environment Minister Murray Watt why he's abandoning a major recycling scheme. And we hear from a first-home buyer with an unusual entry into the property market: a heartfelt letter to the seller. Listen now: 01:20 - AI copyright controversy explained 12:24 - Interview with Minister Murray Watt 22:39 - Can a letter buy you a house? Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm Guests: Jack River, musician Murray Watt, Federal Environment Minister Karli Bryant, first-home buyer

Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after making pro-Palestinian statements on stage. We get into who controls the stadiums. And, One Nation has unveiled its immigration plan, which includes significant cuts to international student numbers. Critics have said this plan could cripple the economy and shut down university campuses. Plus, Coles is ditching local bananas in the home of the Big Banana, Coffs Harbour. So how complex is Australia's food supply chain and how does it impact local suppliers? Listen now: 01:09 - One Nation immigration plan 12:47 - Coffs Harbour bananas 24:19 - Macklemore dropped Guests: George Megalogenis, political commentator, author Lisa Asher, food, retail and supermarket expert Jem Aswad, music editor at Variety Magazine Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Employees and CEOs of some of the world's biggest tech companies are sounding the alarm about AI. Could it really wipe out the human race, as some have warned? And we talk about ways you can support a friend experiencing domestic violence, as we hear the story of Molly Ticehurst, who was murdered by her ex-partner in 2024. Plus, dozens of athletes are speaking out about Sydney Sweeney's ad for a sports betting company. Listen now: 01:10 - Calls for AI to slow down 11:29 - The story of Molly Ticehurst 24:58 - Why athletes are furious over Sydney Sweeney's ad Guests: Toby Walsh, Scientia Professor of AI, UNSW Karen Bevan, CEO, Full Stop Australia Marnie Vinall, sports reporter, ABC Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a plan to force tech companies to give users the option to opt out of algorithms. The Prime Minister says this will protect people from harm and give users more control over what they see online, but critics argue the ultimate goal is censorship. So would you opt out if you had the choice? And how will this all work? In this week's deep dive we unpack the government's plan for a digital duty of care, and what it could mean for your social media feed. Guest: Sophie Scamps, independent MP Cam Wilson, national AI reporter, ABC Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

It's been 25 years since 2997 people died as a result of the 9/11 terror attacks. For lots of young people, it's a moment in time we know happened, but can't remember. So how did this tragedy change the world you grew up in? And, in a week where the Albanese government has been accused of pork-barrelling, US President Donald Trump has also been grabbing headlines after promising to give every American adult $5,000 if the Republicans win the US mid-terms. Plus, if there was a national archive for Australian youth culture, what would you put in it? Host Angel Parsons is joined by Lucy Tassell, copy editor at The Daily Aus and Archie Milligan, reporter for The National Account. Listen now: 04:14 - Remembering 9/11 14:44 - The Trump dividend 23:57 - Aussie youth culture Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

The South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas joined hack to discuss his warning to Labor and the Coalition of being in a 'race to the bottom' on immigration policy. And, the One Nation cartoon that called Australian war veteran and politician, Andrew Hastie, a 'traitor'. Plus, is time going to run out for humans to solve the climate crisis? Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick joins hack to discuss. Listen now: 01:09 - Malinauskas' criticism of major parties 09:49 - One Nation's cartoon controversy 13:53 - Is it time up on climate? Guests: Peter Malinauskas, South Australian Premier Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, ANU climate scientist Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Should we be freaking out? Last week the United Nations warned the world is on the path to climate catastrophe, and the chance to stop global warming exceeding 1.5 degrees had passed. The news comes after a year of headlines about climate related disasters - from deadly heatwaves in Europe, to calls for climate compensation in Nepal. So why didn't the UN's warning cut through? And what would a warmer world look like for you? In today's long listen climate scientist Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick unpacks what exceeding 1.5 degrees of warming will mean for the world, how it feels to be a climate scientist right now, and why she says there's still hope. Guests: Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, Professor of Climate Sciences at the Australia National University Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Has Labor misused public money to win seats? From scrutiny over a $560 million grants program to a golf club controversy, we unpack the pork-barrelling accusations being levelled at the Albanese government. And a trial has begun for three men accused of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend in Mexico. Plus, Britain, France and Canada will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank - a move that has prompted swift retaliation and could spark a broader geopolitical storm. And Australia is gearing up to host its first ever regular-season NFL game. Listen now: 01:02 - Labor accused of pork-barrelling 13:18 - What happened to Jake and Callum Robinson? 18:36 - West Bank settlement sanctions 22:36 - Why is the NFL coming to Australia? Guests: Clancy Moore, CEO, Transparency International Australia Reid Butler, US correspondent, Nine Max Quinn, triple j product manager, former NFL International Fan Of The Year Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Would you choose to escape social media algorithms and instead just see content from accounts you follow? Labor has unveiled draft legislation that would force tech giants to let you opt out of algorithms. Plus, the government has quietly broken its promise to reform packaging standards aimed at curbing plastic waste. Listen now: 01:44 - Digital Duty of Care bill explained 22:35 - Labor quietly scraps recycling plan Guests: Sophie Scamps, independent MP Cam Wilson, national AI reporter, ABC Kal Glanznig, environmental advocate and Sutherland Shire Councillor Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

One Nation has a new pitch for superannuation: that Aussies should be able to access their super payments to help pay for the mortgage or rent. But what do experts think? And almost two years since the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide produced 122 recommendations, the government has introduced a $5,000 cap on allied health services for veterans. Plus, why has the UN just endorsed a new world map? Listen now: 00:55 - One Nation's super plan 12:31 - Veteran allied health cap 24:38 - New world map Guests: Evan Lucas, finance expert Jacqui Lambie, Senator for Tasmania Sarah Hamylton, map maker and author Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Some tradies are anticipating a 'blue collar gold rush'. Big infrastructure projects to build data centres and underground tunnels mean that tradies, particularly electricians, are about to be in high demand. But, what if there aren't enough tradies to build everything we need? In this week's deep dive, we hear about the tradie shortage expected over the next few years and whether Australia can get its apprentice numbers up. Guest: Ben Bardon, CEO, National Australian Apprenticeships Association Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Prisoners would be put to work fixing Victoria's roads if Labor is re-elected. A good idea, or exploitation? And we unpack why young Australians are turning away from ambition and instead embracing 'career minimalism'. Plus, people are speaking less each year according to a new study. Are we losing the art of conversation? Host Dave Marchese is joined by performer Etcetera Etcetera and podcaster Charli Anderson. Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Some corners of social media are flooded with viral conspiracy theories and support for a US woman accused of murdering her three children. With Lindsay Clancy saying postpartum psychosis led to her actions, we unpack why this case has flamed so much hype and such deep public divisions. And we speak with Awer Mabil, the Socceroos star who was born in a Kenyan refugee camp and now has a message for those trying to 'divide' Australia. Listen now: 00:55 - The Lindsay Clancy case 10:15 - How football saved Awer Mabil's life Guests: Xanthe Weston, criminologist and author of 'Mothers who Murder: And Infamous Miscarriages of Justice' Awer Mabil, Socceroo and Barefoot to Boots co-founder Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Awer Mabil is one of Australia's most recognisable footballers, representing Australia at two World Cups. It's a long way from his childhood in a refugee camp, where he was forced to make footballs out of balloons and plastic bags. Now back in Australia after years living overseas, Awer opens up about his past, what he's looking forward to, and how it feels to live his dreams. In this chat with Dave, he also talks about the work he's doing to improve the lives of refugees, and why he called out Pauline Hanson's plans around monoculture as "bullshit". Guests: Awer Mabil, Socceroo and Barefoot to Boots co-founder Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Australia needs 72,000 more tradies by 2030 to keep up with demand for data centres, renewables and new homes. But with apprentice dropout rates remaining an issue, how will the tradie shortage be solved? And Sydney's gangland wars are leaving innocent people dead, after a string of what police believe to be mistaken identities. Plus, with triple j's One Night Stand just days away we hear from regional music-lovers about the lengths they go to for live music access — and how it's changed them. Listen now: 00:59 - Why Australia doesn't have enough tradies 13:04 - Innocent people caught up in Sydney crime 22:40 - How good is music for you? Guests: Ben Bardon, CEO, National Australian Apprenticeships Association Josh Hanrahan, Chief Reporter, The Daily Telegraph Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Former gang boss Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur. And should depictions of strangulation in porn be banned? The government says it's seriously considering the idea, as calls intensify following the death of a 16-year-old Sydney girl. Plus, Teach Us Consent has spent all year pushing for the government to 'fix our feeds' to limit young men's exposure to misogynistic and violent content. Is the government listening? We also head along to a school reunion to ask if they're still worth it in an age of constant contact. Listen now: 01:08 - Unpacking the historic Tupac verdict 10:08 - How can the government improve women's safety? 25:24 - The school reunion debate Guests: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty, BBC presenter Chanel Contos, founder and CEO, Teach Us Consent Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm