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For the first time Australia's got official data on pregnancy loss and it's more common than you might think.

The figures reveal one in three women who gave birth in 2022 had experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth.

So what's it like navigating this kind of grief?

In this deep dive you'll hear from young women who've been through pregnancy loss, as well as an expert who has advice if you or someone you know is going through this.If this story impacted you or someone you know help is available through Red Nose Australia on 1300 308 307 or online at Pink Elephants. 

Guests:

• Clare Bellhouse, psychologist specialising in post-natal care

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A Hobart councillor has landed herself in hot water admitting to taking snacks from work over several years. So is it ok to take stuff from your work?

Plus, political gifts are back in the spotlight after One Nation leader Pauline Hanson admitted Gina Rinehart paid for parts of her European holiday.

The Prime Minister is also facing criticism after attending a private dinner hosted by a billionaire family. 

And, what is the future of world football? Because FIFA says it wants to sell stakes in the World Cup but other governing bodies are promising to boycott if they do.

Host Dave Marchese is joined by Daily Aus editor-in-chief Billi FitzSimons and comedian Billy D'Arcy.

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Media commentator Hannah Ferguson has announced she's going after the Prime Minister's seat at the next election. But does she actually stand a chance? And how would you feel seeing a content creator on the ballot? 

Plus, author Hannah McElhinney sits down with Dave to talk about how her cousin was sucked into an internet "wormhole" of alternative medicine before she died seeking treatment overseas. 

If you or anyone you know needs help contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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01:23 - Influencers in politics

12:25 - Alternative medicine

Guests:

• Professor Mark Kenny, director, ANU's Australian Studies Institute
• Hannah McElhinney, author

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When Hannah learnt her cousin Lauren died overseas, she was shocked.

Lauren didn't tell anyone in her family she was going on a trip, they only learnt she was in trouble via a message from a stranger.

Lauren had gone to Malaysia for an alternative therapy, and something had gone wrong.

Hannah spent years investigating Lauren's death, falling into the same social media spiral that had led her cousin to seek help outside Australia's medical system.

In this week's hack long listen, Wormhole author Hannah McElhinney tells Dave how she tracked down the doctor who performed Lauren's fatal procedure and why she thinks Australia's healthcare system failed her cousin.

If you or anyone you know needs help contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Guests:

• Hannah McElhinney, author

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New data has confirmed that miscarriages are common for women in Australia - so why do young people who experience miscarriages often feel their loss is dismissed or minimised?

Plus, hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes as wildfires continue burning across Europe. 

And, we bring you the latest on the Aussies bringing home gold at the Commonwealth Games. 

Listen now:

01:49 - Pregnancy loss

07:17 - European wildfires 

24:08 - Commonwealth Games

Guests:

• Clare Bellhouse, psychologist specialising in post-natal care
• Jonathon Healy, ABC Sport Reporter

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A run club in Bali has gone viral after allegations of discrimination against locals. The two Dutch nationals who organised the club have now been banned from Indonesia - we unpack what went down. 

Plus, Victoria has a new premier after the former Labor leader resigned. So, who has taken the top job? 

And, can smoking weed every day increase the risk of psychosis? New research reckons there may be a link. 

Listen now:

01:27 - Victoria's new premier

06:34 - Can weed cause psychosis? 

18:50 - Bali run club

Guests:

• Doctor Janni Leung, University of Queensland
• Angty Jiwasiddi, University of New South Wales

How would you feel if you could be recognised by a camera when you're going about your business? Turns out police in Western Australia have been trialling this new technology for the past month in a nation-first.

And, a youth-led movement dubbed the Cockroach Party has pushed India's education minister to resign after nation-wide protests. We unpack what happened. 

Plus, there's a growing market for second-hand clothing apps, especially among Gen Zs. But is this helping with clothing waste, or adding to it?

Listen now:

01:28 - Facial recognition technology  

12:34 - Cockroach Party victory 

19:35 - Thrifting apps 

Guests:

• Lauren Perry, Responsible Technology Policy Specialist at the University of Technology Sydney
• Tavleen Singh, ABC Journalist
• Maggie Zhou, Fashion Editor-at-large at Broadsheet and co-host of the Culture Club podcast

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Across the country, illicit tobacco is cheap and accessible - which is down to a booming black market. 

But even though most of the nicotine consumed in Australia is illicit, smoking rates have reached a historic low.

In this week's Deep Dive, we unpack how illicit tobacco is impacting smoking habits. 

Guests:

• Becky Freeman, Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney

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One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce went viral after yelling at his dog during a TV interview. But some people are asking if it was the perfect way to dodge a tricky question? And others ask if dogs should be yelled at. 

Plus, fake shopping apps are popping up, giving people the thrill of buying stuff without spending a cent. Is it a harmless dopamine hit, or proof we're letting apps rule our lives? 

And, Tokyo's government is urging workers to wear shorts during the hotter months, but some women reckon it's "leg hair harassment" in the office.  We talk all things workplace etiquette. 

Host angel Parsons is joined by journalist, creator Issy Phillips, and comedian Will Gibb.

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More students will soon be able to access payments to support them while on mandatory practical placements. So, who's getting the cash and which courses missed out?

Plus, 'Bee Drover' Sophia Croker sits down with Angel to talk about the hidden struggles that are pushing Aussie beekeepers to the brink. 

Listen now:

01:08 - Paid prac

15:24 - Droving bees

Guests:

• Seniru Mudannayake, Medical Student at Monash University, President of the Australian Medical Students’ Association
• Sophia Croker, bee drover

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