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If you're not currently struggling to make your rental payments, chances are you know someone who is. Almost half of Australian renters between 18 and 24 are now reportedly struggling to make payments, according to research by ANU. So what can you do if you're in this position?

Plus, Queensland's opening up and Melbourne's locking down - the latest on what's happening around the country with COVID-19.And, will new Chinese security laws change life in Hong Kong forever?

Conservationists say Australia's environmental protection laws are "fundamentally broken" following a scathing review from the National Audit Office.

Plus, the government backs away from its plan to ban vapes.

And, could we rebuild the economy, create jobs, and tackle climate change at the same time? Mike Cannon-Brookes thinks so.

It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking...

Winning hosting rights for the Women's World Cup, reopening the arts and entertainment industry, and banning the mullet.

Join Alice Matthews from The Feed, Michael Roddan from the Australian Financial Review and Hack's own Avani Dias for your weekly debrief.

Will the government's arts survival package bring back live music? Or is the help too little too late.

Plus, could tomorrow's announcement of the 2023 Women's World Cup hosting rights be the good news we all need? (Please)

And, former AFL player Heritier Lumumba has called out the Collingwood Football Club for failing to address a culture of discrimination and racist jokes. Today, his story in his own words.

Universities have turned to surveillance software to prevent cheating during exams in isolation, but tech experts say the risks to student privacy and data is a real concern.

Plus, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese pledges to end the stalemate on climate change action and endorse sections of the government's plan.And, the Hills Shire Council in Sydney has again voted against including an Acknowledgement of Country in proceedings, despite community support for the move.

The break up of your first serious relationship can be brutal but it can also mean huge personal growth. Today, a look at the silver lining that comes with breaking up in your 20s.Plus, public health experts say the government's vaping ban could push smokers back to cigarettes.And, does the Australian legal profession have a problem with sexual harassment?

With a surge in community-transmitted coronavirus cases in Victoria, is a second wave on the horizon?Plus, how K-Pop fans took down a significant Donald Trump rally.

And, what's the real value of a humanities degree? What the experts say about the Government's plan to shake up university fees.

It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking...

How people are educating themselves through film, overhauling uni fees and whether swearing can be a pain reliever.

Join Australian Young Labor President Jason Byrne, BBC Australia reporter Frances Mao, and Hack's own Jo Lauder for your weekly debrief.

The youth unemployment rate has reached terrifying new heights and that means people are heading back to uni to up their skills.

We speak to the head of the Australian National University to hear how they're going to deal with the influx.

Also, scientists reckon there are 36 alien civilisations out there. We find how they landed on that number and if we should be waiting for a call.

Wiradjuri woman Jarin Baigent joined the NSW police to heal its relationship with her community.

Last year, after 13 years on the force, she quit.

We speak to the former senior constable to find out why she left and how the police need to change.

Also, there's some good news on a COVID-19 treatment. Will it be enough to loosen restrictions even more?