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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 31 MIN

The 8-hour Pam the Bird stand-off, China's "provocative act" + 50 Years of Deadly

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A 140-metre tower, an 8-hour police stand-off, and a giant bird painting: here's what happened with alleged Pam the Bird vandal in Melbourne today.And China has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the waters of the Pacific and said it was a "routine" test, but was it a threat? Plus, this week marks five decades of NAIDOC celebrations and the first since a treaty was signed in Victoria. We hear what 50 Years of Deadly means for some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Listen now: 01:17 - China's relationship with Australia17:36 - Pam the Bird graffiti23:58 - How NAIDOC has changedGuests: Sam Roggeveen, program director, Lowy Institute's International Security ProgramJason Katsaras, reporter, triple j hack 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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