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It's been 10 years since Peter Drew started his 'Aussie' poster campaign.

It features screen-printed old pictures of racially and ethnically diverse people, and questions what it really means to be Australian.

But where did the idea come from? And why is he still committed to it?

In this week's long listen, Peter explains why he kick-started the project, what it's like being compared to Banksy, and when he'll put up his last poster.Guests: 

• Peter Drew, street artist

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A hack investigation has uncovered allegations a booking agency failed to pay more than 20 Australia bands and artists. 

Multiple artists have told hack they were "ghosted" by the booking company after gigs. So what can you do if you don't get paid?

Plus, Health and NDIS Minister Mark Butler has announced big changes to the way the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will operate. The changes will mean 160,000 people will be removed from the scheme.

Listen now:

01:01  - The booking agency not paying Australian artists

09:13  - What to do if you don't get paid

14:03 - How the government is changing the NDIS

Guests: 

• Moira McKenzie, music and entertainment lawyer
• Dr Martin Laverty, CEO of disability service provider Aruma

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US singer D4vd has appeared in a Los Angeles court charged over the murder of missing teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez. We find out what happened.

And, as an inquiry starts in Canberra, pressure continues to mount on the government to introduce a 25% tax on gas exports, with Labor MP Ed Husic adding his voice to the calls. 

Plus, young migrants tell us why they're concerned about the Coalition's 'Australian Values Migration Plan'. 

We also hear about a school in South Australia teaching students how to raise fish. Why? 

Listen now:

01:04  - The case against D4vd

08:52 - How migrants feel about the Coalition's plan

13:32 - Will Labor introduce a gas tax? 

24:12 - Raising fish at school

Guests: 

• Steven J Horowitz, senior music writer, Variety
• Ed Husic, Labor MP

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Adult ADHD diagnoses have skyrocketed, but rates can vary drastically depending on where you live. So what's going on?

And after AFL player Elijah Hollands experienced, what Carlton said is, a 'mental health episode' on the field last week, people are demanding answers. Did Carlton fail its duty of care? And are players getting adequate support?

Plus, gay and bisexual men and transgender people in long-term relationships can donate blood from today after changes to eligibility rules. 

Listen now: 

01:00- The neighbourhoods where ADHD is skyrocketing 

11:26  - Questions unanswered after Elijah Hollands incident

21:51 - Blood donation rules change

Guests: 

• Dr Norman Swann, journalist, Four Corners + The Health Report
• Tom Boyd, ex-AFL player
• Daniel Cotter, advocate for blood donation changes

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Australia's 'sperm drought' is prompting people to look online to find a donor. 

Rather than spend years on a fertility clinic's waiting list, people are increasingly turning to social media and dating-style apps to find a match. 

But what are the risks of finding a donor online? How can you be sure of their health history (and how many times they're donating)? 

And, as more single women chose to solo-parent, does something need to change to make legitimate pathways more accessible? 

In this week's deep dive, we hear from the people donating and looking for sperm online, and find out what's driving Australia's donor shortage.

Guests: 

• Dr Lynn Burmeister, fertility specialist
• Alisha Burns, founder of The Solo Mum Society

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The internet's king of looksmaxxing, Clavicular, sat down with 60 Minutes this week... until he walked out of the interview. Was he outmogged? And what did we learn?

Plus, should teachers be allowed to have online personalities? 

And if Justin Bieber handed you the HDMI at Coachella... what YouTube clip are you pulling up on the big screen?

Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Tilly Oddy-Black and Josh Garlepp from the Kick It Forward podcast. 

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Concert giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster have a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, a US jury has found. So what could this ruling mean for ticket prices?

And a fire at one of Australia's two oil refineries has sparked even more concerns about the nation's fuel supply. 

Plus, we hear how being diagnosed with autism and ADHD as an adult can change your life - and how you view your own past.

Listen now: 

01:18 - The case against Live Nation

07:42  - Will the oil refinery fire impact fuel prices?

12:29 - How a diagnosis can change your life

Guests: 

• Courtney Fry, music reporter, triple j 
• Leanne Maskell, ADHD coach, model, law graduate

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Leanne Maskell first appeared in Vogue when she was 13.

From the outside, her life as a model appeared glamorous. But in reality, Leanne was battling to survive.

After blowing the whistle on the modelling industry in her first book in 2019, Leanne has since opened up about another important part of her life: being neurodivergent.

In this week's long listen, Leanne talks about being diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult, the impact it has had on her relationships, and how she says harnessing the power of AuDHD has changed her life.

If you or anyone you know needs support, help is available. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Guest: 

• Leanne Maskell, ADHD coach, model, law graduate

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Australia's two biggest airlines are increasing prices and cutting flights because of the global fuel crisis. So what will this mean for tourism businesses in regional areas? 

And with no clear end to the war in sight, should Australia be investing more in alternative energy sources?

Plus, more people are using bots to do their shopping. Will AI make clothes more expensive? 

Listen now: 

01:13 - Backpacker jobs dry up

05:55 - Virgin and Qantas cut flights

15:54 - Solutions to the fuel crisis

21:21 - How AI is changing fashion

Guests: 

• Ben Groundwater, travel writer
• Aayushi Badhwar, fashion systems expert, RMIT

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Research from the Greens' think tank suggests gas exporters could make more than $78 billion in profits this year because of the conflict in the Middle East. So does Australia need a new gas tax?

And a Queensland man has called the state's new hate speech laws insane after facing court for displaying the phrase 'From the river to the sea'.

Plus, Katy Perry has labelled sexual assault allegations made against her as 'reckless dangerous lies'.

Listen now:

01:05 - The future of QLD's hate speech laws

07:48 - The Greens' gas tax proposal

24:55 - The allegations against Katy Perry

Guests:

• Professor Luke McNamara, socio-legal researcher, University of New South Wales
• Max Chandler-Mather, executive director, The Greens Institute
• Mawunyo Gbogbo, pop culture reporter, ABC

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