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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 31 MIN

Melbourne's 'bar wars', the fuel plan + Carlton fined

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Melbourne pubs and clubs are being targeted in drive-by shootings, firebombings and kidnappings. So what's going on?And we unpack how the government plans to spend $10 billion bolstering Australia's fuel supplies.Plus, the AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 over its handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode last month. We hear how it's prompting broader changes in the league. Listen now: 00:57 - What's behind Melbourne firebombings?10:17 - Latest from the Middle East and how Australia is reacting22:45 - Mental health in the AFLGuests: Lachy Abbott, crime reporter, The AgeDavid Leaney, international supply chain expert, Australian National UniversityPoppy Penny, sports reporter, ABC Sports Daily podcastGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Melbourne pubs and clubs are being targeted in drive-by shootings, firebombings and kidnappings. So what's going on? And we unpack how the government plans to spend $10 billion bolstering Australia's fuel supplies. Plus, the AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 over its handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode last month. We hear how it's prompting broader changes in the league.  Listen now:  00:57 - What's behind Melbourne firebombings? 10:17 - Latest from the Middle East and how Australia is reacting 22:45 - Mental health in the AFL Guests:  Lachy Abbott, crime reporter, The Age David Leaney, international supply chain expert, Australian National University Poppy Penny, sports reporter, ABC Sports Daily podcast Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok 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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