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Eight lives have been lost so far as South East Queensland copped a "rain bomb" over the weekend in a disastrous weather event.

Tens of thousands are without power, more than 18,000 homes have been flooded, and hundreds have been rescued from dangerous waters.

NSW has been battered too - with an evacuation warning for the entire Northern Rivers region. Floodwaters in Lismore hit record levels.

Plus, the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, with a wave of attacks on the weekend. Hundreds of people, including children, have been killed so far.

Live guests:

• Steve Krieg, Mayor of Lismore
• Mark Roche, Deputy Commissioner, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
• Daniel Austin, NSW SES
• Dr Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst, ASPI

It's the Shake Up and we're talking…

Russian president Vladamir Putin declaring war on Ukraine, the awkwardness of trying to be a relatable politician, and dealing with manipulative romantic partners.

Join Hack's Dave Marchese with drag artist Etcetera Etcetera, and Today Show reporter Iza Staskowski.

Missile strikes have started and explosions can be heard across Ukraine.

After months of speculation, Russian president Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale invasion of the Donbas region.

He’s warned Moscow will retaliate if anyone tries to intervene, while Ukraine is appealing to the world for help.

So far, western allies have imposed economic sanctions on Russia, but will they work?

And, a young Ukrainian woman describes her fears for what lies ahead.

Live guests:

• Isabella Higgins, ABC Europe correspondent
• Julia Tymoshenko, 22-year-old from Ukraine
• Dr Alexey Muraviev, expert in National Security and Strategic Studies at Curtin University

It’s hard to think of an animal more iconic to Australia than the kangaroo.

But graziers reckon they’re pests. In outback Queensland there’s a massive shooting industry to keep their numbers down, much to the distress of animal welfare activists.

A $500,000 reward is on offer for anyone who can help solve the mystery of what happened to Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez.

If you’re part of the Asian community in Australia, your levels of stress, anxiety and depression are higher during the pandemic. But young Aussies are helping their families cope with the mental toll in culturally empowering ways.

Plus, after a six-year legal battle, the US women's national soccer team have reached a $33 million settlement over equal pay.

Live guests:

• Brendan Cullen, Detective Acting Superintendent
• Dr Xanthe Mallett, criminologist
• Tracey Holmes, ABC sports reporter

Europe is on the brink of the biggest invasion since World War II, after Russian troops were ordered into eastern Ukraine.

World leaders have called it a breach of international law and several governments have vowed to retaliate with economic sanctions.

Australia will soon fly a fleet of drones and establish temporary stations in Antarctica, to boost our claim to the territory.

Plus, grand romantic gestures in the early days of a relationship can be genuinely sweet and super romantic - or a sign of something more toxic, like love bombing.

Live guests:

• Matthew Sussex, Russian foreign and security policy researcher at the Australian National University
• Tim Stephens, Professor of International Law at the University of Sydney Law School
• Dr Zac Seidler, clinical psychologist

Hack talks to Mike Cannon-Brookes about his takeover bid of energy giant AGL and why Australians should be excited about it.

After reports that the Hunter Valley’s biggest coal fired power station is going to close down, some locals are worried about their jobs

A 16-year-old Indigenous boy has died after a collision with an unmarked police car. The police are saying it was an accident, but his family wants an independent investigation into the incident.

Plus, workers in Belgium will soon be able to choose a four-day week. Is it time for Australia to give it a crack?

Live guests:

• Mike Cannon-Brookes, Australian billionaire and the co-founder of software company AtlassianHack talks to Mike Cannon-Brookes about his takeover bid of energy giant AGL and why Australians should be excited about it.
• After reports that the Hunter Valley’s biggest coal fired power station is going to close down, some locals are worried about their jobs
• A 16-year-old Indigenous boy has died after a collision with an unmarked police car. The police are saying it was an accident, but his family wants an independent investigation into the incident.
• Plus, workers in Belgium will soon be able to choose a four-day week. Is it time for Australia to give it a crack?
• Live guests:
• Mike Cannon-Brookes, Australian billionaire and the co-founder of software company Atlassian
• Jaclyn McCosker, Australian Conservation Foundation
• John Quiggan, economist and professor at the University of Queensland
• Jaclyn McCosker, Australian Conservation Foundation
• John Quiggan, economist and professor at the University of Queensland

It's the Shake Up and we're talking…

Tabloids digging up an old photo of Grace Tame with a bong, why young people get roasted for speaking with vocal fry and using ‘like’ too much, and an app update that lets you see how many one star reviews you’ve gotten from Uber.

Join Hack's Dave Marchese with West Australian journo Jenna Clarke, and influencer Christian Wilkins.

Trying to work and study during a generation-defining pandemic hasn’t been easy.

Students have been juggling lockdowns, missing milestones and just trying to figure themselves out. Teachers have been struggling with huge workloads and burnout. Now into our third year of COVID, a rising number of young people want out.

The government says a decade old plan to resettle refugees in New Zealand is close to being finalised.

Plus, a year ago Chanel Contos was leading a national campaign for mandatory consent education in Australian schools. Now Education Ministers across the country have unanimously committed to implementing it in every school.

Live guests:

• Caroline Hill, scholarship program manager at the Harding Miller Foundation
• Nick McKim, immigration spokesperson for The Greens
• Chanel Contos, activist

Kanye West is back on Instagram after deleting a bunch of posts about his fallouts with fellow musicians and a desire to reunite with Kim Kardashian.

It’s got people speculating about his mental health and highlighting how to respond when someone you know shares their struggles on the internet.

After two long years, universities that have been out-of-bounds because of COVID are finally welcoming back students.

Plus, a global study has found the world's rivers are polluted with everything from anti-epileptic medication, antibiotics and caffeine. And it's got the potential to have a devastating impact on wildlife, the environment and our own health.

Live guests:

• Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor and Principal at University of Sydney
• Ian Hickie, Sydney University's Brain and Mind Centre
• Dr Vanessa Pirotta, wildlife scientist

About 10 million COVID vaccine boosters have now been given out - covering almost 60 per cent of the eligible population.

But if you've had the virus, do you still need the booster, and if so, how long should you wait until you get it?

Thousands of NSW nurses and midwives walked off the job in protest over pay and work conditions during the pandemic

Plus, the latest from inside the defamation trial of decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith. He’s suing Channel Nine over allegations of murders committed during his services in Afghanistan, and domestic violence.

Live guests:

• Shaye Candish, NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association
• Dr Chris Moy, Australian Medical Association
• Jamie McKinnell, ABC News Court Reporter