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Despite a ban on buying and carrying nicotine vapes without a medical prescription, stats show that young Aussies are using them in record numbers.

There’s also an increased interest in people trying to kick the habit, but it’s more complicated than you’d think.

The Federal Government has committed another $1 billion in funding for the Great Barrier Reef, but scientists say it's not going to help address the greatest threat to its existence - climate change.

Plus, what Ash Barty’s historic win at the Australian Open means for First Nations women.

Live guests:

• Sussan Ley, federal Environment Minister
• John Safran, author of ‘Puff Piece’
• Teela Reid, lawyer and Wiradjuri/Wailwan woman

It's the Shake Up and we're talking…

Outgoing Australian of the Year Grace Tame refusing to put on a fake smile for the cameras, whether rowdy crowds and players like Nick Kyrgios are breathing new life into tennis, and the unwritten rules of life we should all follow.

Join Hack's Dave Marchese with gender equality and youth advocate Yasmin Poole, and musician Joyride.

Russia’s stationed around 100,000 troops on Ukraine's border, leading to fears that Europe is at its greatest risk of war in decades. How did we get here?

Changing rules and complicated applications might have you confused about what your rights at work are during the pandemic. Hack breaks down what you could be entitled to.

And, meet 26-year-old Dr Daniel Nour who’s been named Young Australian of the Year for his work helping vulnerable people and those experiencing homelessness.

Live guests:

• Dr Alexey Muraviev, national security expert from Curtin University
• Thomas Costa, assistant secretary Unions NSW
• Dr Daniel Nour, founder of Street Side Medics and Young Australian of the Year 2022

For many First Nations people, tomorrow is a day of mourning. It's not the Australia Day holiday. It's Survival Day, or Invasion Day.

Across Australia, young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders will be forced to deal with the differences in how they feel about the day, and how others, including their mates might.

The Aboriginal flag is now free for everyone to use, after the Federal Government reached a $20 million deal to secure its copyright.

The Tongan diaspora in Australia fear for their loved ones after a volcanic eruption rivalling an atomic bomb caused a communication blackout.

Plus, if you've been affected by COVID, chances are you've had to rely on some kind of government support during the pandemic. But applying for that kind of help is anything but easy.

Live guests:

• Laura Thompson, Gunditjmara woman and co-founder of Clothing the Gap
• Aidan McCarthy, community lawyer from Melbourne

Hack's back for 2022, after a summer that didn't turn out quite like anyone planned. Hundreds of thousands of COVID cases have swept the nation, supply chains have been thrown into disarray, and hospitals are struggling with demand.

It's meant that lots of young, already-exhausted healthcare workers are now at breaking point.

Plus, Western Australia braces for a COVID wave, while indefinitely delaying its state border re-opening.

Live guests:

• Dr Erin Smith, World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine
• Patrick, Sydney paramedic
• Jenna Clarke, journalist, The Australian

It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months.

Tonight on Hack’s last show of the year, we skip the COVID-19 chat and highlight some incredible moments from 2021 you might’ve missed.

Plus, we bid farewell to our host Avani Dias.

Join Avani Dias on her last Hack show with new host Dave Marchese and The Feed’s Alice Matthews.

It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months.

No matter what your relationship status was this year, things have been weird. Tonight, we reflect on lockdown hookups and breakups, and how our social circles have changed.

Join Hack's Avani Dias with Karajarri woman Lauren French and actor Remy Hii.

It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months.

Tonight we’re discussing some of the biggest political issues of the year including our vaccine rollout, the “women’s problem”, climate change and a mass exodus from parliament - and how it’ll impact next year’s federal election.

Join Hack's Avani Dias with musician Joyride, and Eliza Barr from the Daily Telegraph.

It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months.

This year, we saw huge momentum on the movement against sexual assault and harassment in our communities, from Parliament House to inside our high schools. We also questioned what our country’s leaders are doing about it.

Join Hack's Avani Dias with the Herald Sun’s political reporter Jade Gailberger, and influencer Christian Wilkins.

It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months.

Tonight, we’re reflecting on our second year in the pandemic, going through one of the world’s longest lockdowns, and the race to get vaccinated.

Join Hack's Avani Dias with triple j Breakfast’s Bryce Mills and Ebony Boadu.