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18,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in New South Wales, following torrential rain and flooding over the weekend.

Large areas of the state have been declared a natural disaster and authorities are warning the rain will continue for several more days.

And, locals are hoping floods will help flush out millions of mice infesting homes across rural NSW and Queensland.

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking…

What prompted tens of thousands of women marched across the country this week, why experts say a sexual consent app is a bad idea, and the dumbest reason you borrowed money off your parents.

Join Hack's Avani Dias with political staffer Sarah Whyte and actor Remy Hii.

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller acknowledges that law enforcement is dealing with a lot of sexual assault and rape cases, and says a consent app that could be tied into dating apps may be a solution.

Also, the federal government has announced Australia is moving to the next phase of the vaccine roll out, but it neglected to inform doctors and clinicians.

And, experts warn a new Victorian tax on electric vehicles will make it even harder for young people to buy non-petrol cars.

The Online Safety Bill will give the office of the eSafety Commissioner the ability to ban content from being viewed online in Australia, in world-first law that was introduced into Parliament this week.

And, the Race Discrimination Commissioner has launched an anti-racism campaign.

Also, why finding or keeping love when you're in prison could have benefits for society.

Low interest rates and high demand paired with low stock has meant a spike in house prices in Australia. A new bidding app isn't helping young people feel confident in the market, either.

Also, what does the suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine in some parts of Europe mean for the vaccine roll out here in Australia?

And, a sexual assault counsellor tells us why some survivors decide to disclose their assaults and others don't.

Thousands of people around the country have taken to the streets as part of March 4 Justice, after weeks of reports of systemic issues of violence against women in Parliament House, private schools and other workplaces.

We speak to Superannuation Minister, Jane Hume, on whether the PM made the right move by not attending the Canberra rally.

Also, what the hell is crypto-art or NFTs?

And, why the roll out of the COVID vaccine is running behind schedule in Australia.

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking…

Whether the royal family is racist, how women are treated in the gossip media, and if we should knock off at 4pm every Friday.

Join Hack's Avani Dias with former Bachie contestant and Labor staffer Alisha Aiken Radburn, and model Christian Wilkins.

The Federal Government plans to offer nearly 800-thousand half-price airline tickets to 13 regional areas around Australia in an attempt to boost the tourism and aviation industries.

Also, the Federal Education Minister has indicated consent training will form part of the school syllabus.

And, with the West Australian state election around the corner, we look at what the major parties are offering in terms of mental health support.

The Property Council says Melbourne CBD workers should be able to leave the office early on Fridays in order to help ailing pubs and clubs that have been affected by COVID lockdowns.

Also, scientists are warning of a 'spermaggedon' due to endocrine blockers present in a number of everyday items.

And, why Government's are considering consumers' 'right to repair' our electronic devices.

The West Australian state election is being held this weekend, and the state's young Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup is breaking with his federal Liberal Party counterparts by urging greater action on climate change.

Also, Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah and the Britney Spears documentary have shed light on the way women celebrities are treated by the tabloids.

And, Victoria has announced it will set up a Truth Telling Commission to help reconciliation efforts with First Nations people.