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The pill is the most common form of contraception in Australia, and while the potential physical side effects are widely known, some experts say we're only just starting to talk about how it can affect mood.
Because while for many people the pill can be a safe and effective form of contraception, others say it's had a significant impact on their mental health.
In this week's Deep Dive, you'll hear from an expert about their research on mood changes and the pill, including who may be more susceptible.
Guest:
Jayashri Kulkarni, Professor of Psychiatry at Monash University
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Do you think you could break a Guinness World Record? Because this week Canberra's official town crier was crowned the world's loudest person. He's as loud as a rock concert and can match the noise levels of a military jet taking off.
Plus, Today show host Karl Stefanovic is leaving Channel Nine after a controversial podcast interview with a far-right extremist.
And, two Teal independents have launched a political party called Community Strong. They say there's no leader, but is that really possible?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Perry Duffin and Charlotte Mortlock.

A new political party has been launched with the aim of shaking up Australia's political landscape. But with only two members, no leader or candidates, will it actually get off the ground? 
And, the head of Australia's spy agency says it's foiled 31 major terrorism plots since 2014. 
Plus, we speak with sisters Pam and Latisha Francis about how climate change is impacting their Country. They're part of a group who've lodged a complaint to the United Nations over Australia's coal and gas exports. 
Listen now: 
01.00 - New political party
12:34 - Terror threats
16:45  - UN complaint
Guests:  
Allegra Spender, independent MP for Wentworth
Zali Steggall, independent MP for Warringah
Pam and Latisha Francis, Narungga, Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna women
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Ten Australians have lodged a complaint with the United Nations Human Rights Committee over Australia's coal and gas exports.
The group say the government is failing its human rights obligations by continuing to export coal and gas, while failing to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
The case is the first of its kind to go to the UN since the world's highest court ruled that countries have a legal obligation to protect and prevent harm to the climate.
So will it have any impact? And who's bringing the case?
In this week's long listen, 25-year-old sisters Pam and Latisha Francis tell Dave how climate change is impacting their Country and what they want the government to do about it.
Guests:
Pam and Latisha Francis, Narungga, Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna women
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The contraceptive pill has a long list of potential side effects, but experts say we've only just started talking about how it can impact mood. So, how do these synthetic hormones interact with the chemicals in our brain?
And, a new report by the United Nations has accused Israel of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children. 
Plus, we hear about a massive scandal that meant more than two million students had to re-sit an exam. 
Listen now: 
01:15 - United Nations Inquiry 
07:36 - Exam scandal
12:13 - Contraceptive pill 
Guests:  
Matt Doran, ABC's Middle East Correspondent
Jayashri Kulkarni, Professor of Psychiatry at Monash University
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