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Victoria is banning the Nazi salute, Gwyneth Paltrow is facing backlash for new 'diet' and the ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Putin.

Oscar nominees being given parcels of outback land, that US exchange student and why the Hemsworths abandoning Byron could see property prices fall.

Research into long COVID could help people with chronic fatigue, floods in northern Australia and how do we know what dinosaurs actually looked like?

Students are living in poverty due to the cost of living crisis, young sports stars struggling with their mental health and is the government doing enough on climate change?

The government has signed a $368 billion deal for nuclear submarines, the AFL is facing a concussion class action and would you drop everything to sail across the world?

How the pokies lobby got a NSW minister fired, the pitfalls of flying with a disability and why are people so angry about 15-minute cities?

Prominent activist Sally Rugg is suing her former employer Kooyong MP Monique Ryan over the hours she was expected to work as Ryan's chief of staff. Plus, Adidas has $2 billion worth of Yeezy's that they don't know what to do with. And whether it's being called "daddy" or "good girl", what gives you the ick?

A look at the governments Safeguard Mechanism, mining to tackle climate change and mating mice.

There's a journo in her 20's who's taking on the Taliban, home owners struggle to pay their bills and women are being forced into prostitution through human trafficking.

Right now there are thousands of Australians with cancer anxiously waiting for a potentially life saving blood stem cell or bone marrow donation, and adults under 35 can help.

Having COVID might increase your risk of getting herpes, online retailers have been lying to sell vapes and why we're Gen F***ed.

Bluesfest has removed Sticky Fingers from their line-up after weeks of backlash. Plus, could you fall in love with a robot? And Gen Z can't figure out old school tech.

Cause for hope for global LGBTQIA+ rights, the first openly trans US senator, and living a double life because you can't come out to your family.

Meta has announced a new tool to scrub nude images of children under that age of 18. Plus, rocket launches are damaging the ozone layer and are we living in the 'post-romance' era?

A major change to super tax breaks could reign in intergenerational inequality and one year on from the Lismore floods.

The Queensland government has announced it will provide illicit drug testing. Plus, eating disorders are on the rise but the healthcare system isn't prepared for the crisis. And what's like to get divorced in your 20s?

Revelations that Roald Dahl's books have been made more politically correct has sparked outrage. Plus, is it ethical that Aussie companies are making mega profits in the middle of a cost of living crisis? And the benefits of a four-day work week

In 2021 Josh Cavallo made history by becoming the first out pro soccer player currently playing, so what's next for this inspiring role model? Plus, why we need more young men as carers.

Leaving Spacey Jane, Ukraine one year on, and why old people don't like new music.

Laneway festival left disabled patrons feeling unwelcome, childcare workers are quitting in huge numbers and a teenager has been diagnosed with Alzeheimer's.

Zuckerberg is introducing a feature no one wants or asked for: buying a blue tick for you Insta. Plus, the worsening rental crisis means more people are moving back into sharehouses.

Are Gen Z the "sexless generation"? Plus, gay conversation 'therapy' to be banned in NSW and the spy balloons that weren't for spying.

What's it like being openly queer in the public eye? Australia will send $18 million to earthquake ravaged Türkiye and Syria. And what's the most eco-friendly meat?

Poly people are unhappy with the Bachie, junior doctors are suing the government, and what the hell is happening with the derailed train in Ohio?

What is the future of space travel? Can you find love in a regional town? And how do we stop people from ODing at festivals?

Around 19,000 refugees will soon be eligible to stay permanently, we need a better understanding of burnout, and why does the US keep shooting down 'spy' balloons?

Is God they/them? What do First Nations people think of the Voice? And do men who drive sports car have small dicks?

Endo affects 1 in 9 women, so why don't we know more about it? Plus, the government's found a bunch of Chinese spyware in their buildings and we meet the young people improving regional Australia.

Could killer fungi really turn us all into zombies like in The Last of Us? Plus, TikTok is testing local creators' patience and women reviewing their exes on social media could see them sued for defamation.

A powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake has rocked wide swathes of Türkiye and neighbouring Syria. Plus does the collapse of OpenPay spell the beginning of the end for buy now, pay later schemes?

Prescription psilocybin and MDMA allowed, the US shoots down a Chinese spy balloon, and the latest on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

It's the Shakeup and we're talking… ChatGPT, social jetlag, and whether you should have to hang out with your audience?

Clashes outside Pell's funeral, the petition to ban advertising of tanning products on social media, and why an increasing number of people are being forced to put off important medical treatment.

Bringing the dodo back from the dead, the Robodebt Royal Commission, and nightclub discrimination

ChatGPT is creating shockwaves across society. So, what does the future of artificial intelligence hold? Plus, is there a 'gay glass ceiling'? And we join two cold case divers on their latest search.

The federal government has announced a massive new national cultural policy for the arts and we go inside the high schools affiliated with Opus Dei.

Taryn Brumfitt has spent a decade advocating for body positivity.

Sextortion, where someone tricks or coerces you into sending sexual images of yourself and then threatens to share the images unless you pay up, is on the rise and its targeting teenage boys.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flown into Alice Springs today after days of pressure from the federal opposition and national media over crime and alcohol-fuelled violence in the town.

Divisive internet personality Andrew Tate will remain behind bars until the end of February after his appeal to be released was rejected last week.

From Beliebers to Beatlemaniacs, strong fanbases have been around for decades.

Police overseas are using DNA databases from private ancestry companies to help solve crimes. Could it happen here too?

Northern Victoria's devastating floods, sees communities band together to pick up the pieces.

What to do if you're expected to fork out thousands for someone else's big day.

Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert tells us her extraordinary story of surviving more than 800 days in an Iranian prison, locked up for crimes she says she didn't commit.

A year after they came out as non-binary, music superstar G Flip brought us a powerful song unpacking their journey to where they are now.

Sports changerooms: you get into your uniform there before your game, and shower there after. But for many female and gender diverse players, it's not that simple.

We're revisting one of the biggest stories of last year: why can getting an IUD inserted be excruciating?

There's scientific evidence that shows fear can trump pain in the brain, which could explain why some people with chronic pain enjoy slasher movies.

Just as we're getting used to our lives being dictated by La Niña, a different weather phenomenon may be on its way.

The youth mental health crisis ain't getting any better, but memes are helping some young people lighten the load.

Would you drink milk that's grown in a lab?  It could be on supermarket shelves in the next couple of years.

In 2019, 150 French citizens were asked to come up with their country's climate policy and told that their ideas would be adopted. Did it work?

Do you really struggle to pay attention? You might think you just have no self-control, but experts say it's not your fault.

We went on to the set of a new murder mystery series filmed in rural Australia that delves into Australian South Sea Islander history.

From an isolated paddock to the screens of millions, young farmers are taking off on social media.

We're revisiting one of the creepier stories we ran this year: remember when a Google engineer said he reckoned one of the company's artificial intelligence systems was sentient?

20 years ago, 18-year-old Mitch was on a dream trip in Bali with his brother and best mates. His life changed in an instant after a bomb went off metres from where he was standing. in Kuta in October 2002 with his brother Jake and some mates. There life would never be the same again after surviving the deadliest terror attack against Australians.

The National Native Title Tribunal has paved the way for the controversial Narrabri Gas Project to go ahead, rejecting a novel climate change argument that traditional owners had hoped would stop the development.

Saul Griffith has an ambitious plan to save the planet. And it all begins at home.

After her partner died, Ellidy was given hours to make a life-altering decision: would she use his sperm to try for the baby they'd always wanted?

On top of the death and destruction, the war in Ukraine has also had a huge impact on youth culture and the music industry.

It's been over six months since Labor won the federal election and Anthony Albanese became Prime Minister.

It's been a wild old ride hasn't it so this episode we are lookin' back with a big ol' telescope at 2022, the BEST and the WORST.

We started this year with one government and we're ending it with a different one.

2022 brought huge changes for social media platforms, viral songs we'll never get out of our heads and a kid who shot to fame just for loving corn!

We've heard the phrase 'getting back to normal' HEAPS over the past year, but what is 'normal'?

The slap, Spitgate and one hell of a theme song: this is what captured the cultural zeitgest this year.

Prince Harry and Meghan's new doco premiered this week, revealing some hectic treatment from the Royals. Plus Elon Musk has been accused of converting Twitter offices into bedrooms, and Margot Robbie's 'unscripted kiss' with Brad Pitt has raised some eyebrows.

This year, we've heard an increasing number of stories involving drink spiking, needle spiking, and non-consensual drugging. Now, we want to hear from you.

His lyrics inspire activists around the world but anger Iranian officials.

Environmental groups have welcomed an overhaul of Australia's environmental laws.

Our bright and bubbly mate Bridget Hustwaite is hanging up her headphones and farewelling triple j.

These young traditional owners have lived opposite the Carmichael Mine for more than a year.

New research has found that the lyrics of our favourite songs can say a lot about how we behave in our closest relationships.

What's going on with Meningococcal?

Indonesia's looking to ban sex outside of marriage and the punishment could be jail time.

Male fertility rates  around the world have dropped by more than 60 per cent in the last 50 years. It's got experts, business people and governments around the world super worried.

The Liberal and National parties face a fight for their political life because they've failed to attract voters under the age of 40, according to the Australian Electoral Study.

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold banned his players from using social media during their record breaking World Cup campaign, so did it work? Scientists say 'absolutely'.

Eating disorder support services can't keep up with demand, after a spike in the number of people seeking help after the pandemic.

We're diving into the Balenciaga saga, forming friendships at work and suddenly every one in Australia is a fan of the Socceroos as they make it to the knockout round of the World Cup.

More than four million Australians have some form of disability. That's about one in five of us.

Parliament has made the highly unusual and highly embarrassing move of censuring a former prime minister.

The government wants to stop teens vaping by bringing in new rules, like banning flavours and introducing plain packaging.

There are concerns that working the night shift can be detrimental to human health.

We don't have all the details of the Voice to Parliament yet, but already one major party has declared it won't support it.

Young people are facing financial stress as the rental squeeze continues to tighten across the country.

Should a drone really be able to deliver your HSP?

Gender-diverse players say policies about hormones in some community sports make it hard to find a space where they're safe and included.

Significant protests have swept across China's mainland, with some calling for an end to COVID-19 restrictions and others for the removal of the president.

It's the Shakeup and we're talking...

The stories that matter to young Australians, in your ears and 24/7 on your feeds.

How in touch are the state's political parties with young voters ahead of the weekend's election?

NASA says astronauts will be living and working on the moon by the end of the decade.

The federal government will legislate new protections for Indigenous heritage sites after Rio Tinto's destruction of a sacred rock shelter at Juukan Gorge in WA.

We've seen celebrities do it for years: making break-up announcements over social media.

Australian researchers have a bright idea to make a highly polluting industry accountable by embedding a code in plastic that would trace it back to the manufacturer.