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Could we see the cost of some uni degrees change? Because there are calls for the government to dump a scheme that's more than doubled the cost of some degrees. And the calls are coming from within the house.
Also, women's safety is back in the national spotlight after four women and girls were killed last week in separate incidents. We speak to Australia's first Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner about why we're still seeing this.
And could local government ever be cool? We meet the group trying to make council meetings more bingeable than reality TV. 
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01:59 - Uni debt
19:31 - Women's safety
25:33 - Can council be cool? 
Guests:
George Williams, Vice-Chancellor and President at Western Sydney University
Micaela Cronin, Australia's first Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner
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Have you ever tried breathwork? It's a wellness trend that's been gaining traction, with claims it can reduce stress and improve sleep. But does it actually work?
Plus, we hear about the fourth block of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion where Jewish university students and staff have given evidence of their lived experience on Australian university campuses.
And, the World Cup controversy continues after a video assistant referee decision sparked outrage, with Switzerland's coach saying it "destroyed the game". We unpack what happened.
Also, tensions in the Middle East remain high as the US and Iran argue over who has control over the Strait of Hormuz - and whether it's open or closed.
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01:10 - Antisemitism on campus
07:51 - Middle East update
11:48 - The breathwork trend
23:05 - World Cup controversy
Guests:
Conor Duffy, ABC's national education reporter
Dr Jemma King, Research Fellow at the University of Queensland School of Psychology
Dane Heverin, Fox Sports reporter 
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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.
Guests:
David Pocock, independent Senator for the ACT
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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.

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 reporter
Priya Chacko, Associate Professor in International Politics, Adelaide University
Rhian Miller, Wirangu, Narranga and Wangkatha woman, CEO of Epic Pathways
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