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    DEEP DIVE: Has illicit tobacco got us back on ciggies?

    24/07/2026 | 17 mins.
    Across the country, illicit tobacco is cheap and accessible - which is down to a booming black market. 
    But even though most of the nicotine consumed in Australia is illicit, smoking rates have reached a historic low.
    In this week's Deep Dive, we unpack how illicit tobacco is impacting smoking habits. 
    Guests:
    Becky Freeman, Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney
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    THE SHAKEUP: Barnaby's dog drama, office etiquette + fake retail therapy

    24/07/2026 | 31 mins.
    One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce went viral after yelling at his dog during a TV interview. But some people are asking if it was the perfect way to dodge a tricky question? And others ask if dogs should be yelled at. 
    Plus, fake shopping apps are popping up, giving people the thrill of buying stuff without spending a cent. Is it a harmless dopamine hit, or proof we're letting apps rule our lives? 
    And, Tokyo's government is urging workers to wear shorts during the hotter months, but some women reckon it's "leg hair harassment" in the office.  We talk all things workplace etiquette. 
    Host angel Parsons is joined by journalist, creator Issy Phillips, and comedian Will Gibb.
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    Who's now eligible to get paid on student prac? + Life as a beekeeper

    23/07/2026 | 31 mins.
    More students will soon be able to access payments to support them while on mandatory practical placements. So, who's getting the cash and which courses missed out?
    Plus, 'Bee Drover' Sophia Croker sits down with Angel to talk about the hidden struggles that are pushing Aussie beekeepers to the brink. 
    Listen now:
    01:08 - Paid prac
    15:24 - Droving bees
    Guests:
    Seniru Mudannayake, Medical Student at Monash University, President of the Australian Medical Students’ Association
    Sophia Croker, bee drover
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    INTERVIEW: A family legacy, a deadly pest and life on the land

    22/07/2026 | 22 mins.
    At a time when beekeepers are quitting the industry, 23-year-old Sophia Croker is doubling down.
    The 'Bee Drover', as she's known on social media, wants more people to know about the hidden struggles behind the honey in your kitchen.
    Sophia's life changed course dramatically five years ago, when she suddenly took up an offer to buy 120 hives.
    The fourth-generation commercial beekeeper now spends her days droving hives around rural Australia, chasing honey flows and pollinating crops.
    It's a lifestyle she loves. But varroa mite, soaring fuel costs, and imported honey are pushing Australian beekeepers to the brink.
    In this week's long listen, Sophia tells Angel about her life on the land, why she chose to carry on her family's legacy, and what you need to know about the honey on supermarket shelves.
    Guests:
    Sophia Croker, bee drover
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    Rebel Wilson wins, what you need to know about the AusAlert test + is small business dying?

    22/07/2026 | 31 mins.
    Actor and director Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defamation. Here's what went down in court. 
    And we bring you an update from the Middle East as the US reveals the cost of its war with Iran is $53 billion. 
    Plus, is it getting harder to run a small business? 
    We also answer your questions about the AusAlert test, which will play a 10-second siren and vibrate on all compatible phones Monday, July 27.
    Listen now:
    01:07 - Rebel's court case
    05:18 - Fighting escalates in the Middle East
    09:24 - What it's like to run a small business today
    23:21 - AusAlert explained
    Guests:
    Lydia Feng, reporter, ABC
    Skye Cappuccio, CEO, Council of Small Business Organisations Australia
    Paula Dootson, Associate Professor, QUT Faculty of Business and Law 
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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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