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Nicotine vapes will be illegal without a prescription from October 1, but young vapers and sellers tell Hack they aren’t fazed. And experts reckon the laws will backfire and create a bigger black market. While the Federal Government is still lagging behind on a concrete climate commitment, their NSW counterparts have promised to cut emissions by half over the next decade. Plus, pandemic disaster payments will stop once states and territories hit the 80 per cent vaccination mark. And there are fears young people will be left struggling. Live guests: Dr Michelle Jongenelis, e-cigarette researcher at the University of Melbourne Matt Kean, NSW Environment Minister Mairead Lesman, Young Workers Centre

The Federal Government has greenlit COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for at-home use, which return results in less than 30 minutes. And musicians say it could help their industry get back on track. Young Aussies are spending huge amounts of money on sports betting during the pandemic - but is boredom to blame? Plus, two out of five of us are working from home right now. It can be a pain, but Hack listeners tell us there are a few silver linings. Live guests: Professor Nigel McMillan, Menzies Health Institute Elizabeth Shaw, psychologist from Relationships Australia

National Party MPs are having a public spat over whether Australia should adopt a net zero climate target for 2050. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is yet to decide if he’ll fly to Glasgow later this year to attend major climate change talks. Four Corners has uncovered human rights concerns with some of the people and organisations that own Australia’s premier soccer clubs. Plus, meet the young Aussies who were saved in the pandemic by bird watching. Live guests: David Littleproud, Nationals deputy leader and the Federal Agriculture Minister Dominic Bossi, football reporter at the Sydney Morning Herald