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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 31 MIN

Rebel Wilson wins, what you need to know about the AusAlert test + is small business dying?

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Actor and director Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defamation. Here's what went down in court. And we bring you an update from the Middle East as the US reveals the cost of its war with Iran is $53 billion. Plus, is it getting harder to run a small business? We also answer your questions about the AusAlert test, which will play a 10-second siren and vibrate on all compatible phones Monday, July 27.Listen now:01:07 - Rebel's court case05:18 - Fighting escalates in the Middle East09:24 - What it's like to run a small business today23:21 - AusAlert explainedGuests:Lydia Feng, reporter, ABCSkye Cappuccio, CEO, Council of Small Business Organisations AustraliaPaula Dootson, Associate Professor, QUT Faculty of Business and Law Get 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

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