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Xavier was a happy, popular 20-year-old when he took a trip to Melbourne for a half marathon.
It ended in heartbreak.
In front of his family, Xavier suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and died.
About three young Australians die every week in Australia from sudden cardiac arrest but sometimes there's no warning.
In this chat, Dave speaks with Xavier's mum Alison, who is pleading with politicians to put more money into research. 
She opens up about what it's like to lose a child and why she's passionate about sharing Xavier's story with other young Australians.
Guests:
Alison Grove O'Grady, Australian Sudden Cardiac Arrest Alliance
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Is red tape what's holding Australia back from building the houses it needs? The Coalition thinks so, pledging to demolish the country's building code, squeezing more than 2,000 pages into just 80. Will it get more people into homes? Dave questions Andrew Bragg on the Coalition's pitch, and we hear from construction workers.
Plus, Victoria has announced plans to ban suppression orders hiding the identities of convicted rapists.
And, the spread of bird flu in Australia is getting worse. So what's being done about it? 
Listen now: 
01:02 - Should suppression orders be scrapped in some cases? 
06:26 - What would the Coalition do to fix housing?
22:46 - Bird flu vaccine for native species in captivity
Guests: 
Andrew Bragg, Shadow Housing Minister
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Whether it’s career goals, study accomplishments, or property ownership - some women say big aspirations are a challenge when dating. We find out why.
Plus, a new report shows some parts of the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery. 
And, we bring you the latest from Colombia where an earthquake has killed over a hundred people. 
Listen now:
01:10 - Colombia's earthquake
05:14 - Reef recovery
14:05 - Is this why you're single? 
Guests:
Dr Daniela Ceccarelli, Australian Institute of Marine Science
Lauren French, sexologist
Joshua Thorburn, Monash University 
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The Geelong Cats are copping heat over a secret contract for a player with a history of concussion. Was it a fair move by the club, or were they dodging accountability? 
Plus, an AI assistant has hacked a gym website in what's being described as Australia's first known autonomous cyber attack. So, are the robots finally taking over? 
And, tomorrow is Census night - here's what you need to know. 
Listen now:
01:13 - Rogue AI assistant
07:26 - Secret concussion contract 
20:17 - What's the Census?
Guests:
Brendan Swan, CEO of Concussions Australia
Cam Wilson, ABC AI reporter
Liz Allen, Australian National University demographer
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Have camera glasses officially entered the mainstream? A Kmart dupe of the Meta glasses sold out across Australia this week, and they’ve been dubbed "pervert glasses" because they allow wearers to discreetly record videos and take photos. 
So, will we see more instances of people being unknowingly recorded in public? And if we know there's significant potential for misuse of this tech, who's responsible? The company selling or the consumer recording?
In this week's deep dive, hear from an expert about the harms of this surveillance tech and whether our privacy laws need to step up.
Guests:
Lizzie O'Shea, lawyer and co-founder, Digital Rights Watch
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