Driving instructor assaults, China's big parade + ghost hunting

Ever had a bad experience with a driving instructor? An ABC investigation has heard from hundreds of young Aussies going for their Ls and Ps, with horrifying stories ranging from creepy comments to assaults.  And it has been a big day in Beijing: China put on a military parade with heavy hitters watching on including Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and... former Victorian premier Dan Andrews?  Plus: come along with the WA ghost hunters who are part of a worldwide search for paranormal activity.  Listen now: 01:08 - Driving instructor assaults 12:26 - The message of China's big military parade 17:01 - Ghost hunting in WA 23:00 - Why are some people obsessed with ghosts? Guests:  Bianca Fileborn, associate professor and criminologist, University of Melbourne Dr Louise Pryke, honorary research associate, University of Sydney Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

An episode of the Hack podcast, hosted by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, titled "Driving instructor assaults, China's big parade + ghost hunting" was published on September 3, 2025 and runs 30 minutes.

September 3, 2025 ·30m · Hack

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Ever had a bad experience with a driving instructor? An ABC investigation has heard from hundreds of young Aussies going for their Ls and Ps, with horrifying stories ranging from creepy comments to assaults.  And it has been a big day in Beijing: China put on a military parade with heavy hitters watching on including Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and... former Victorian premier Dan Andrews?  Plus: come along with the WA ghost hunters who are part of a worldwide search for paranormal activity.  Listen now: 01:08 - Driving instructor assaults 12:26 - The message of China's big military parade 17:01 - Ghost hunting in WA 23:00 - Why are some people obsessed with ghosts? Guests:  Bianca Fileborn, associate professor and criminologist, University of Melbourne Dr Louise Pryke, honorary research associate, University of Sydney Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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