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The national curriculum is being changed to teach students about things like colonisation and the impact of European settlement on Indigenous Australians.

But the Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge thinks students should be learning a more patriotic view of Australian history.

The National Summit on Women's Safety brought together hundreds of advocates, community leaders and experts to help the government shape its next national plan to end violence against women. But critics say the government initiative is nothing more than lip service.

Plus, how to feel less lonely in lockdown.

Live guests:Grace Tame, Australian of the Year and child sexual abuse survivorAlan Tudge, Federal Education MinisterDr Michelle Lim, chair of Ending Loneliness Together

As vax rates continue to climb, states and territories must decide on their vision to deal with COVID. Some have conceded that we’ve got to live with the virus, while others are staying firmly shut.

Western Australia has the strictest rules in the country, where they’re pursuing COVID zero and want 90 per cent of their population vaccinated before easing restrictions.

But the hard border has consequences, like labour shortages that are threatening to decimate parts of WA’s agriculture industry.

Live guests:Jenna Clarke, political columnist at The West AustralianMick Fels is from WA FarmersTim Soutphommasane, Director of Culture Strategy at the University of Sydney

It's the Shake Up and we're talking…

Why some members of the government want more funding set aside for school chaplains, whether there's a line between an artist being inspired by someone else and blatantly ripping them off, and whether Kanye's latest album is going to get him cancelled.

Join Hack's Avani Dias with actor Remy Hii and podcaster Talica Tamanitoakula.

China has moved to regulate the hours young people can spend gaming, due to an increase in dopamine addiction from online gaming. We speak to the world's foremost expert on dopamine about what this does to your brain.

We also get a bit of a dopamine hit from receiving parcels in the post. Will the upcoming AusPost pause make us think twice about our online shopping habits?

And, Olivia Rodrigo has copped criticism from other artists who say she's copied their work.

GUESTS:

Anna Lembke, Stanford University psychiatrist

Becki Whitton, music producer

Dr Kylie Pappalardo, copyright lawyer

Dr Tim Payne, psychologist

How much does stress and anxiety over climate change affect your mental health? A government MP says we should be putting more funding towards school chaplains to help tackle the problem.

Also, we explain who the terror group IS-K is, and why the Taliban is teaming up with countries in the West to oppose them.

And, after being excluded from a party, one young woman became a TikTok sensation.

LIVE GUESTS:

Luke Howarth, Assistant Youth Minister

Associate Professor Fiona Charlson, University of Queensland

Greg Barton, Counter-terrorism expert

Australia has recorded the grim milestone of its first Aboriginal death from COVID, despite First Nations communities being a priority vaccination group.

And at least 80 people in jails throughout New South Wales have been diagnosed with the virus, prompting even stricter lockdown procedures in some facilities.

Health experts say COVID infiltrating our most vulnerable communities is a public health catastrophe, with some officials warning the federal government of an impending disaster.

LIVE GUESTS

Barkaa, Barkindji rapper

Greg Barns, Australian Lawyers Alliance

All young people across the states and territories will be able to book in for their Pfizer vaccine from today, though that doesn't mean they'll be able to get the jab any time soon.

Tonight we answer your questions on what the opening up of the COVID vaccine eligibility means in practical terms, and if we have the supply for it.

Plus, the pandemic has seen a surge in demand for delivery drivers and other gig economy workers, but some employers are engaging in dodgy work practices.

And, we speak to gold medallist Paralympian Madison de Rozario on why your mental state before competing is as important as your physical form.

LIVE GUESTS

Dr Nick Coatsworth, Infectious diseases expert

Pat McGrath, ABC Investigations journalist

It's the Shake Up and we're talking…

Why sport seems to have fewer COVID restrictions than other industries, how to talk to your mates when your friendship changes, and why more and more people are engaging in DIY beauty treatments.

Join Hack's Avani Dias with musician Joyride and podcaster Wintana Kidane.

The federal government has announced a new visa for agricultural workers, after the pandemic saw massive staff shortages on farms.

So, would you spend your gap year working on a farm? We speak to farmers, backpackers and academics about the pros and cons of working in the agricultural sector.

And, COVID has messed with our lives in a big way, and that includes how we relate to our friends. We find out how you can reconnect if you're feeling isolated from your mates.

Live guests:

Dr Michael Rose, Australian National University

Jack Cresswell, Farmers Advice

Dr Elisabeth Shaw, Relationships Australia

Would it turn you off if a partner described themselves as having mummy or daddy issues? What if they liked calling you mummy or daddy in bed?

Some psychologists say the terms mummy and daddy issues come from "crumby pop-psychology" and should be chucked out altogether.

And, Australia can learn a lot from how the rest of the world is coping with the Delta strain of COVID.

Also, how artists like Gotye and MGMT got caught up in videos by extremists on TikTok.

Live guests:

Daniella, Israeli-Australian living in Tel Aviv

Dr Zoe Krupka, psychotherapist