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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 investment boom" to fund AI data centres.
So what does this all mean for the communities housing these buildings?
In this week's Deep Dive, hack speaks to residents living near a data centre, and takes a look at the logistics of data centre expansion across the country.
Plus, we speak to independent Senator for the ACT David Pocock. He reckons Australia is rushing into this boom without the proper safeguards.
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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 comms disruptions, and would you keep an emergency stash of cash lying around?
Also, Playstation is saying bye to physical game discs from 2028, with Grand Theft Auto VI only released digitally for now. Gamers worldwide are lamenting the loss of physical media.
And, the latest Pam the Bird graffiti stunt stopped traffic and ended in an arrest. What's the line between art and vandalism?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist Aretha Brown and journalist Marty Smiley.
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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 went along to hear the perspectives of the crowd.
And, the warmest June in 59 years saw a tough start to the Perisher ski season with no new natural snow — even snowmaking was hindered. But last weekend, the slopes finally got a dump. Is the ski season getting shorter?
Plus, Wirangu, Narranga and Wangkatha woman Rhian Miller shares her journey from hunting and gathering on Country to finding her way in a big city. She tells Dave about her mission to help other young First Nations people too.
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01:30 - Modi visit
10:39 - Late snow season
16:33 - First Nations mentoring
Guests:
Jason Katsaras, triple j hack reporterPriya Chacko, Associate Professor in International Politics, Adelaide UniversityRhian Miller, Wirangu, Narranga and Wangkatha woman, CEO of Epic PathwaysGet the whole story from hack:
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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 Wangkatha woman, Rhian Miller.
But it was made a bit easier when Rhian found a mentor who helped her navigate this new world and told her she could be anything she set her mind to.
Now, more than a decade later, Rhian runs her own organisation where she helps mentor First Nations young people.
In this week's long listen, Rhian tells Dave about Epic Pathways, what it’s like walking in different worlds, and what NAIDOC means to her.
Guests:
Rhian Miller, Wirangu, Narranga and Wangkatha woman, CEO of Epic PathwaysGet the whole story from hack:
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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 what happened?
And the ABC has revealed the last of the known ISIS-linked Australian women in Syria is expected to return home amid allegations that a Yazidi girl was enslaved, beaten and raped in her home in Syria a decade ago.
Plus, some tattoo artists are telling us business is the quietest it's ever been. Why?
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01:12 - The impacts of the Telstra outage
15:24 - Allegations ISIS bride abused Yazidi woman
24:36 - Have young people turned away from tattoos?
Guests:
Dr Paul Gardner-Stephen, Associate Professor, Flinders UniversityStephanie March, journalist, ABCGet the whole story from hack:
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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.
And China has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the waters of the Pacific and said it was a "routine" test, but was it a threat?
Plus, this week marks five decades of NAIDOC celebrations and the first since a treaty was signed in Victoria. We hear what 50 Years of Deadly means for some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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01:17 - China's relationship with Australia
17:36 - Pam the Bird graffiti
23:58 - How NAIDOC has changed
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Sam Roggeveen, program director, Lowy Institute's International Security ProgramJason Katsaras, reporter, triple j hackGet the whole story from hack:
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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 PM crossed a line?
We also find out how an Aussie influencer's web of "AI-generated fakery" raises serious questions about her charities in Uganda, Gaza and Sudan.
Plus, millions are mourning Iran's former supreme leader as a week of funeral ceremonies get underway.
And, Australia's World Cup campaign is done after the team lost a penalty shootout over the weekend. So what went wrong and how is the rest of the tournament shaping up?
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01:00 - Albo plays 'shag, marry, date'
05:40 - Influencer's AI-generated fakery
14:38 - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral
19:33 - World Cup update
Guests:
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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 causing the dip?
The Housing Minister Claire O'Neil says it's thanks to interest rates and market conditions, but the opposition reckons it's got more to do with government policy. Meanwhile the mainstream media appears devastated by the downturn.
Host Dave Marchese breaks it down with ABC business and economics reporter Gareth Hutchens.
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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 public spectacle nobody asked for?
Plus, US President Donald Trump raked in over $2 billion from cryptocurrency. Should presidents be allowed to personally profit while in office?
And, is mosh pit etiquette dead? Noah Kahan begged fans not to poop at his shows, after someone allegedly shat on the venue floor instead of using the bathroom.
We also unpack the rumours surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's supposed Madison Square Garden wedding. Is it tacky, too commercial or simply a decoy to distract from the real venue?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalist Jessica Wang and Creator Jack Tossol.
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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 terms that allowed the company to introduce ads.
We take a look at what this case is all about, and why Amazon could be fined $50 million.
And we speak to Bek Condello. Bek grew up in a strict Pentecostal doomsday church, thinking the world could end at any moment. She tells Dave what it was like to leave the church at 27.
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1:03 - Why the ACCC is taking Amazon to court
6:20 - Leaving a doomsday church
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Growing up, Bek Condello never imagined getting old.
The strict doomsday church she was born into constantly warned that the world could end at any time.
But even though she admits she was terrified, Bek says she never really believed it.
So how did she escape this world?
And what's it like coming to terms with never seeing your family and loved ones again?
In this chat, Bek opens up about her life before and the person she's now become.
Bek's book Can You Handle A Girl Like Me? is available from July 14.
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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, including murder and taking a minor for sexual purposes. He has denied the charges. But the case has raised broader concerns by some about South-East Asia's sex tourism industry, and the involvement of Australian men.
Also, the housing market is starting to cool, with the biggest monthly drop in home values in more than three years. So, is that good news, or bad news? We unpack it.
Plus, we speak to a creator who saw her account banned, while a copycat account with AI images of her was allowed to stay up — and it amassed half a million followers.
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01:10 - The latest in the Thailand murder case
06:18 - Dip in the housing market
24:21 - Impersonated by AI
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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 accompanying the teacher to Gamblers Anonymous meetings. So, how did these experiences shape his views on gambling reform?
Plus, when was the last time you went to a musical? A growing number of stage shows are being cancelled midway through their tours. We find out what's behind the decline.
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01:26 - Gambling reform
21:30 - Theatre shows axed
Guests:
Simon Kennedy, Liberal MP for CookJack Ward, Host of Encore PodcastGet the whole story from hack:
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The number of Australian Rules Footballers who've died of a degenerative brain disease called CTE is far higher than previously thought, Four Corners has revealed.
And tens of thousands of people are still missing in Venezuela after two earthquakes. We hear what it's like for rescuers searching for survivors.
Plus, do men do enough planning when it comes to getting married? Young grooms tell us why they want to change the culture of wedding planning.
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01:52 - Calls for the AFL to make play safer
06:23 - Earthquake aftermath
20:21 - Grooms stepping up
Guests:
Jess Halloran, reporter, Four CornersAiden O'Driscoll, Ex-AFL playerCandice Bydder, marriage celebrantGet the whole story from hack:
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The pill is the most common form of contraception in Australia, and while the potential physical side effects are widely known, some experts say we're only just starting to talk about how it can affect mood.
Because while for many people the pill can be a safe and effective form of contraception, others say it's had a significant impact on their mental health.
In this week's Deep Dive, you'll hear from an expert about their research on mood changes and the pill, including who may be more susceptible.
Guest:
Jayashri Kulkarni, Professor of Psychiatry at Monash UniversityGet the whole story from hack:
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Do you think you could break a Guinness World Record? Because this week Canberra's official town crier was crowned the world's loudest person. He's as loud as a rock concert and can match the noise levels of a military jet taking off.
Plus, Today show host Karl Stefanovic is leaving Channel Nine after a controversial podcast interview with a far-right extremist.
And, two Teal independents have launched a political party called Community Strong. They say there's no leader, but is that really possible?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Perry Duffin and Charlotte Mortlock.
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A new political party has been launched with the aim of shaking up Australia's political landscape. But with only two members, no leader or candidates, will it actually get off the ground?
And, the head of Australia's spy agency says it's foiled 31 major terrorism plots since 2014.
Plus, we speak with sisters Pam and Latisha Francis about how climate change is impacting their Country. They're part of a group who've lodged a complaint to the United Nations over Australia's coal and gas exports.
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01.00 - New political party
12:34 - Terror threats
16:45 - UN complaint
Guests:
Allegra Spender, independent MP for WentworthZali Steggall, independent MP for WarringahPam and Latisha Francis, Narungga, Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna womenGet the whole story from hack:
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Ten Australians have lodged a complaint with the United Nations Human Rights Committee over Australia's coal and gas exports.
The group say the government is failing its human rights obligations by continuing to export coal and gas, while failing to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
The case is the first of its kind to go to the UN since the world's highest court ruled that countries have a legal obligation to protect and prevent harm to the climate.
So will it have any impact? And who's bringing the case?
In this week's long listen, 25-year-old sisters Pam and Latisha Francis tell Dave how climate change is impacting their Country and what they want the government to do about it.
Guests:
Pam and Latisha Francis, Narungga, Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna womenGet the whole story from hack:
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The contraceptive pill has a long list of potential side effects, but experts say we've only just started talking about how it can impact mood. So, how do these synthetic hormones interact with the chemicals in our brain?
And, a new report by the United Nations has accused Israel of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children.
Plus, we hear about a massive scandal that meant more than two million students had to re-sit an exam.
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01:15 - United Nations Inquiry
07:36 - Exam scandal
12:13 - Contraceptive pill
Guests:
Matt Doran, ABC's Middle East CorrespondentJayashri Kulkarni, Professor of Psychiatry at Monash UniversityGet the whole story from hack:
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Will it soon be easier to buy your own home? The government thinks so, after it made a deal with the Greens that will see capital gains tax and negative gearing changes pass parliament this week.
Plus, England will soon have a new Prime Minister after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation overnight. So, why did he throw in the towel? And who might to replace him?
And, we catch up with some death doulas to find out what it's like to help people die.
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00:59 - British PM resigns
13:16 - Tax changes
17:48 - Death doulas
Guests:
Ava Santina, Politics Editor at Politics JoeDr Georgina Robinson, Researcher in death studies, University of MelbourneGet the whole story from hack:
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