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The culture of the AFL has been under intense scrutiny all season, and this week there were two big moments: Mitch Brown came out as bi, while Bailey Smith spoke about his time in a mental health facility. 

So are these conversations the sign a new era is starting in the AFL? 

Also this week, Bob Katter was caught re-reading his own book in an airport, days before threatening to punch a reporter in the face. We get into what's behind the latest Katter crash out.  

Host Dave Marchese is joined by The Daily Aus features editor Emma Gillespie, and author and former AFL player Brandon Jack. 

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All United Nations Security Council members (except the US) have declared the famine in Gaza a man-made crisis.

Plus, we unpack the trial of celebrity croc wrangler Matt Wright, as the jury in Darwin prepares to start deliberating on a verdict. 

And news of Iran's alleged attacks in Melbourne and Sydney has left young people in Australia's Jewish, Iranian and Palestinian communities afraid of what could happen next. 

Also, with Sydney about to become the 7th city in the world to host a marathon major this weekend, we find what athletes actually get out of attempting the gruelling run. 

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01:10 - The 14 countries declaring a man-made famine in Gaza

05:50 - The last day of evidence in the Matt Wright trial

14:30 - Kicking out the Iranian ambassador

19:40 - Inside the mind of a marathon runner

Guests: 

• Stephen Stockwell, co-host, The Case Of podcast
• Mitch Dyer, track and field journalist, Straightatit
• Jess Stenson, Commonwealth Games gold medallist

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Social cohesion impacts how connected and inclusive our society is. 

But is it in trouble in Australia? 

It's a question a lot of people are asking, especially after events this week: a sovereign citizen allegedly killing 2 police officers, ASIO declaring a foreign government is behind antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney, and plans for protests that the government says are targeting immigrants.

In this extended interview, we chat to a researcher who's trying to work out what's fuelling it all.

Guest:

• Dr Ben Rich, senior lecturer in international relations, Curtin University

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From foreign interference by Iran to a plan for anti-immigrant rallies, a lot of people are seeing signs this week that Australia's social cohesion is fraying. So what's fuelling it? 

And the manhunt for the gunman who allegedly killed 2 police officers in Victoria is in its second day. We have the latest.

Also, 1 year on we check in on the students in Bangladesh who toppled their government. 

Plus: why one of the most isolated parts of the country keeps producing iconic Aussie music. 

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01:15 - What we know about Dezi Freeman

05:25 - How social cohesion became a flashpoint

16:00 - The Bangladesh student uprising 1 year on 

24:45 - Why Arnhem Land wants to share its music

Guests:

• Dr Ben Rich, senior lecturer in international relations, Curtin University
• Ellie Grounds, reporter, ABC TV Foreign Correspondent

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With 2 police officers killed and another injured, there's still a lot of questions about the shooting situation in Victoria. Here's what we know so far. 

And for the first time in post-war Australia, we have expelled a foreign ambassador. Why? ASIO has accused the Iranian government of orchestrating at least 2 antisemitic attacks in Australia. 

Plus, ever had a friendship that went a little too far? This is how to recognise and respond to abuse between friends.

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01:05 - The latest on the police shooting in Victoria

05:05 - Why Australia has called out Iran for antisemitic attacks here

14:55 - What to do when a friendship becomes abusive

Guests:

• April McLennan, reporter, triple j hack
• Dr Ali Mamouri, research fellow, Deakin Uni
• Hannah Korrel, neuropsychologist and author of 'How To Break up With Your Friends'

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With just a 5% deposit, the government wants thousands more young Aussies to be able to buy a place. But is it just going to make housing more expensive?

And ever been asked to show your bags in a supermarket? Unions say the retail workers who are asking are copping way too much abuse. 

Plus: why do smaller fashion labels need to be sustainable, but big fast fashion producers don't? 

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01:00 - The latest on the government's plan for first home buyers

05:25 - Is this going to make houses more expensive?

14:35 - Bag check safety in supermarkets

22:10 - Why do some brands feel sustainability pressure but fast fashion doesn't? 

Guests:

• Maddie Walton, mortgage broker, Money Lounge
• Sadie Simmonds, retail and fast food workers union
• Aayushi Badhwar, fashion systems expert and lecturer, RMIT

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Izak Rankine has become the most recent AFL player to receive a multi-week ban for using a slur on the field and it's igniting a bigger conversation about the culture of the AFL.

So is the punishment enough? 

And can the AFL be doing more to stamp out its homophobia and harassment problem? 

In this deep dive, hack unpacks what's been happening on the field, and how the AFL could tackle this issue at a community level, before it makes it all the way up to the Grand Final.

Guest: 

• Caitlin Bunker, Falcons VFLW captain and engagement director at Pride Cup

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Three days debating economic reform to land on some key priorities of 'broad agreement' - could the productivity roundtable have been an email? 

And, the AFL has hit Izak Rankine with a 4-week ban over a homophobic slur. 

Plus, is it okay to bring your parents to a job interview or have them negotiate your pay rise?

Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera and basketballer Anneli Maley.

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Online medical companies offering sick certificates and prescriptions are everywhere. They're cheap and easy. But are they risky too?

Plus, the government is planning to divert kids with mild to moderate developmental delay or autism away from the NDIS.

And South Australia's algal bloom has killed marine life from hundreds of species. Will an extra $6 million in funding for support and research be enough to put out the 'underwater bushfire'?

Also, ever eaten something to appear more healthy, cool, or morally superior? 'Performative eating' is on the rise.  

Listen now: 

01.10 - Are online medical certificates legit? 

07.29 - NDIS changes

15.07 - What's the government doing about the algal bloom? 

20.31- Matcha lattes for likes

Guests:

• Nas Campanella, national disability affairs reporter, ABC
• Laren Bell, professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, UQ

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Despite the physical dangers of the job, the leading cause of death among construction workers isn't job site accidents. 

It's suicide. 

So what's fuelling it?

And what can you do if you or someone you know is struggling? 

We've been unpacking the industry's hidden hazards with someone who's lived through them: Dr Simon Tyler, who now works as a psychologist helping to address the high rates of suicide within construction. 

When we ran a shorter cut of this interview on the radio show, it had a huge response from people wanting to talk about it.

In this extended interview, Dr Tyler shares more of his insights and experiences, and also offers some advice.

And remember, Lifeline is there on 13 11 14. 

Guest:

• Dr Simon Tyler, psychologist and men's mental health researcher

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