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triplej 250 Episodes Jul 11, 2026

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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DEEP DIVE: What’s it like living near a data centre? Jul 11, 2026 0:14:00 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 cen
THE SHAKEUP: Losing physical media, Art vs graffiti + Telstra outage Jul 10, 2026 0:31:00 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
India's PM lands in Aus, a lagging snow season + mentoring First Nations youth Jul 9, 2026 0:31:00 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
INTERVIEW: How Rhian learnt to walk in two worlds Jul 9, 2026 0:17:30 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 org
Telstra outage explained, ISIS bride allegations + is the tattoo industry crashing? Jul 8, 2026 0:31:00 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,
The 8-hour Pam the Bird stand-off, China's "provocative act" + 50 Years of Deadly Jul 7, 2026 0:31:00 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
PM apologises for 'shag, marry, date' answer, influencer's AI "fakery" + World Cup defeat Jul 6, 2026 0:31:00 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
DEEP DIVE: Wait, so house prices are falling? Jul 4, 2026 0:19:00 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 th
THE SHAKEUP: Empire State proposal, Trump's crypto haul + please don't poop in the mosh Jul 3, 2026 0:31:00 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 n
Streaming giant sued over ads + growing up thinking you won't get old Jul 2, 2026 0:30:00 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 co
INTERVIEW: Leaving a doomsday church at 27 Jul 2, 2026 0:26:00 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
Australian charged with Thai teen's murder, house prices fall + when AI's impersonating you Jul 1, 2026 0:29:00 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 marke

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