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King Charles has stripped his younger brother Andrew of his title of prince and forced him out of his home by Windsor Castle; Queensland has passed a law honouring Sunshine Coast teenager Daniel Morcombe allowing parents to track predators on a public child sex offender register; New figures show more people are dying from flu than COVID-19 in Australia; Dictionary.com has revealed its word of the year; and Demi Lovato is among celebrities showing off their Halloween costumes early. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Halloween, as the veil between worlds thins, so we're go full Ghostbusters to investigate the lore behind Mamamia's office ghost, "Sally". Why so many of us are drawn to things that go bump in the night? We bring in the big guns to find out. And in headlines today, Donald Trump’s call to resume US nuclear testing has sparked global concern, with Russia warning it will “act accordingly” if tests proceed; Afghanistan and Pakistan have restarted peace talks in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey and Qatar; Australia’s gender pay gap grows with age, peaking in women’s late 50s and leaving them over a million dollars behind men across their careers; Actor Jesse Eisenberg will donate a kidney to a stranger. THE END BITS Check out James & Caterina over on The Australian Ghost Whisperer Podcast Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman Guest: James Jennings & Caterina Ligato, The Australian Ghost Whisperer Podcast Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teenage cricketer dies in training accident; Australia's four major banks cast doubt on rate cut; Deaths confirmed after record-breaking hurricane; Prince Harry takes aim at social media giants; Lily Allen shares dating truths after album launch. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli / Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just weeks after a peace plan was agreed upon, Israel has launched new strikes on Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire. So does the signal the end of the ceasefire? Plus, we dive into the exhausting question of finding the "perfect" moment to start a family, exploring all the financial, career, and emotional factors at play. And in headlines today, The war in Ukraine will stop within a year, Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev has told an investment conference in Saudi Arabia; Hurricane Melissa is sweeping across Cuba as a Category 2 storm after slamming Jamaica; Queensland’s Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek has ordered a full investigation into how nine schools taught Year 12 Ancient History students the wrong topic; Emma Thompson feels "intense irritation" with the use of AI in the film industry. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman Guest: Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Lifestyle Producer Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica after making landfall as a category five storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded; online gangs of young men are "hunting" vulnerable young girls and coercing them into committing "twisted" acts of violence; a 42-year-old woman has faced court after allegedly sabotaging gas supplies at two Sydney hospitals, as it emerged a 72-year-old man died shortly after the incidents; and in a significant curriculum bungle Year 12 ancient history students at eight Queensland schools were taught the wrong Roman emperor for their final exams. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has again hinted at the idea of serving a third term, but what would it take to secure his spot in the oval for another term? Plus, Lily Allen's new album is causing an internet meltdown. Entertainment Editor Tina Burke has all the details. And in headlines today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given orders to the military for immediate "powerful" strikes in the Gaza Strip; Hurricane Melissa is set to pummel Jamaica as a catastrophic category five storm, the strongest to lash the island since record keeping began; A former families minister will be sentenced for sexually abusing a man and a teenager more than a decade after his crimes; Chris Evans and Alba Baptista have welcomed their first child together. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman Guest: Tina Burke, Mamamia's Entertainment Editor Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gmail users on high alert after millions of credentials stolen; Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde barred from entering Australia to play in a volleyball championship, Jamaica is preparing to face Hurricane Melissa; Another deceased hostage's body handed to Israel's military; Matildas forward Sam Kerr is officially back from injury. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bureau of Meteorology's new website has caused an uproar, with users calling it confusing and complaining that crucial data is now hard to find or missing. We unpack the backlash that hit just as severe weather was sweeping the nation. Plus, we look at the new "Tired Girl Eyes" trend teaching us to ditch the concealer. And in headlines today, King dedicates UK's first memorial to LGBTQI troops; Bruce Lehrmann has asked a court to allow a forensic expert to examine the phone of a woman he’s accused of raping, claiming discrepancies in prosecution evidence; Ten people face trial accused of cyberbullying French president's wife Brigitte Macron; Anthony Albanese insists there is still friendship between Australia and China despite an "incident of concern" between both nations' militaries; The AgriFutures Rural Women's Award has highlighted inspiring finalists making a difference in rural and regional communities. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian women will have access to another affordable contraception option, as a vaginal ring is added to the government's medication subsidy scheme for the first time; French officials say two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris' Louvre museum; Major reforms to Australia's environment laws will not be split up despite demands from the opposition, with debate over the contentious changes set to dominate the week in parliament; Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau had their first public date, attending a cabaret show together in Paris for the pop star’s 41st birthday and exited the theatre holding hands. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research reveals the secret to stronger social connections is knowing your social sweet spot; a must-know tip as the holiday party season begins. Plus, with Australia's social media ban for under-16s just over a month away, we look at how internet-famous family vloggers are scrambling to prepare for a major shake-up to their lives and livelihoods. And in headlines today, The United States has signed trade and critical minerals deals with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam to strengthen supply chains and reduce reliance on China; Five Pakistani soldiers and 25 militants were killed in clashes near the Afghan border; Severe thunderstorms hit Victoria on Sunday, leaving more than 25,000 homes without power; Research shows that playing Dungeons & Dragons can boost mental health. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman Guest: Ailish Delaney, Mamamia news reporter Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three men accused of being part of a "kill crew" have been charged after Thi Kim Tran was brutally kidnapped and murdered; A new task force has been assembled to lead the search for fugitive accused police killer Dezi Freeman, as authorities consolidate resources; Thousands of Samsung mobile phone users risk being out of pocket to replace devices that can't connect to triple-zero; Just weeks after fears of losing Dolly Parton, Brigitte Bardot has had to publicly confirm she’s not dead. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here, but many eligible women are still skipping their breast screens, whether that be they're putting off their own health checks or they're kinda...scared. So today, we take you inside a screening appointment to demystify the process and share expert tips on how to perform essential self-exams at home. And in headlines today, President Vladimir Putin says Russia will never bow to pressure from the United States or any foreign power; King Charles and Pope Leo have prayed together in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel; Rebel Wilson is set to appear in court over allegations she defamed emerging actor Charlotte MacInnes, her co-star in The Deb; Matildas star Hayley Raso to reach emotional 100 games for Australia. THE END BITS Watch the BCNA self-check video here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman Guest: Georgie Page, Group Executive Producer of The Spill Fiona Biniakos, Radiographer Jenny Gilchrist, Breast Oncology Nurse Practitioner Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Nations' top legal body, International Court of Justice, has given an advisory opinion saying that Israel is under the obligation to ensure the basic needs of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip are met; South Australia’s Ikara-Flinders Ranges is the only Australian spot to be named on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel guide for 2026; Thousands of Australians are counting creepy-crawlies and snapping spiders, as part of the national Bug Hunt; Sabrina Carpenter has included the US Transgender Law Centre as one of the recipients of her official Sabrina Carpenter Fund. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has gone viral after using a "Your Mom" joke to dress down a journalist. So is this a fireable offence? Probably not, but it does speak to the current mood in media-politics relations in the US. Plus, the origin of yo mama jokes cuts deeper than we realise. And in headlines today, Telstra has tested phones in the wake of customers in another network outage being unable to contact Triple 0, finding there are a range of older Samsung model phones that are unable to connect to the Vodafone network as a backup; The Director of the Louvre museum in Paris says the building’s ageing camera system failed to detect the thieves who stole the French crown jewels on Sunday in enough time to prevent it from happening; King Charles will publicly pray with the Pope today, the first time a British monarch has done so since King Henry the VIII broke away from the Catholic Church and created the Church of England; Australia’s worst boss has been revealed 'The Battle Buffoon' making his employee watch as he reenacted battle scenes with soldier figurines during his lunch break THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Yvette, Mamamia's HR boss Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Survivors of domestic violence in NSW can now end a lease without notifying other tenants, under new law; Australian regional airline REX has been bought by US company AIR T; A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 13-year-old Arthur Haines, who died after a house fire more than 27 years ago; A man has been arrested and around $9,000 worth of rare Labubu dolls seized after a police raid; Taylor Swift has made a quiet donation to the parents of a two-year-old girl named Lilah, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump finally met face-to-face at the White House, with Australia securing a key rare earths deal. We look at what was achieved, the update on the AUKUS pact, and unpack the moment Trump unexpectedly tore down a familiar face. And in headlines today, The Paris prosecutor says crown jewels stolen in a dramatic weekend Louvre heist are worth an estimated $A157 million but that the monetary estimate does not include their historical value to France; US President Donald Trump is considering fast tracking the delivery of nuclear submarines to Australia after his meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week; Millions of Aussies are being warned to brace for a potentially record breaking October heatwave this week; Captain Sam Kerr is set to make her long-awaited Matilda's return against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday (local time) before facing European champions England in Derby four days later THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has called for Australian ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd to be sacked after an awkward moment at the Trump and Albanese meeting at the White House today; U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if they breach the Gaza truce deal with Israel; Australian researchers reveal giving birth and breastfeeding can reduce the long-term risk of an aggressive form of breast cancer; Abbie Chatfield offers her mum Laura advice before her debut on The Golden Bachelor Australia. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ilaria Brophy Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Andrew has renounced his remaining royal titles amid a new police probe into alleged attempts to smear his sexual assault accuser, Virginia Giuffre. We look at what the latest scandal means for the royal family and the King's brother. Plus, we explore "chatfishing," the new dating dilemma with Ai doing the heavy lifting. And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with US President Donald Trump, signing an agreement on rare earth and critical minerals despite a tense moment with Kevin RuddIf you had some issues accessing apps like snapchat and Reddit last night, it should be back online today after an outage at Amazon’s cloud services unit AWSAustralian food influencer Stacey Hatfield has sadly passed away from a rare complication during childbirthIn her posthumous memoir, Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Guiffre accused Prince Andrew’s team of trying to hire internet trolls to target her THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Em Vernem, Associate Editor Holly Wainwright, Host of Mamamia Out Loud Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police will use an abundance of CCTV and body-worn camera footage to identify those responsible for violent Melbourne protests that put two officers in hospital; The Israeli military says a ceasefire in Gaza has resumed after an attack killed two of its soldiers, prompting a wave of airstrikes killing 26 people; French authorities are investigating after thieves hit the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing ‘priceless’ jewels; Callum Turner has shared new details about his meet-cute with fiancée Dua Lipa. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the end of the year looms, many of us are hit by the "October Slump," an period of low energy, mood, and increased irritability. We look at why this phenomenon is hitting Australians despite the warmer weather and how to stop everything from a clicking pen to poorly folded tea towels from making you quit your job. And in headlines today, Nationals leader David Littleproud is confident other MPs won't follow the lead of Barnaby Joyce and step away from the party amid internal tensions within the coalition; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will land in Washington this afternoon ahead of his meeting with the US president at the White House the following day; The Israeli military has launched air strikes and artillery fire at targets in southern Gaza, dimming hopes that a US-mediated ceasefire would lead to lasting peace; London police are probing whether Prince Andrew asked an officer assigned to him as a bodyguard to dig up dirt on sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre; Tom Holland has admitted to Gordon Ramsey that he is out of the running to be the next James Bond, it’s reportedly because of contractual obligations to the Spiderman franchise THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Jess Clark, Mamamia Managing Editor Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ADF is in talks with the US about possibly joining an international force for Gaza peace efforts; Former Trump adviser John Bolton has been indicted for allegedly mishandling classified documents; A diabetic camper missing for nine days in remote Victoria has been found alive after lighting a fire; In Melbourne, shocking footage of a stabbing has reignited debate over CBD safety; Rock legend and KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has died at 74. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a week filled with stories from war torn Gaza and Israeli hostage families joy and grief, The Quicky team is bringing you a dose of lighter news today to help the transition into the weekend, Today we find out why the latest Kardashian venture wil have you wonfering if lal that laser hair removal was worth it, and we find out why one man's hope for his mising dog, has led to a reunion a decade int he making. And in headlines today, US President Donald Trump has had a long phone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin today, a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's planned White House visit; Women experiencing menopause are one of Australia's fastest-growing workforce demographics, but they say shame, stigma and a lack of support is driving them to early retirement; Britney Spear’s ex, the father to their 2 children Kevin Federline, has claimed in his new book that Britney drank while pregnant and tried to breastfeed after doing cocaine at a party; A statement from her family has revealed that Hollywood star Diane Keaton died of pneumonia THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Olympic champion Ariane Titmus is retiring; Unemployment rate hits four-year high; NSW to introduce tougher sentences for intimate partner murders; Gaza gets aid deliveries as Hamas returns more hostage bodies; Jennifer Lopez’s candid revelations about her past relationships. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli Audio Production: Leah PorgesBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has seen all 20 remaining living Israeli hostages freed, with families in Hostages Square erupting in tears of joy. But as the bodies of the dead are slowly returned, we speak to an activist who tragically lost his cousin and niece in the October 7 attacks about the despair of the families who won't get a reunion. And in headlines today, Israeli authorities say one of the bodies returned to them from Hamas on Tuesday night local time, is not one of the hostages they’re looking for; Disgraced former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann is fighting to safeguard personal diaries that were seized during a raid on his home by the anti-corruption watchdog; Kim Kardashian has sat down with Alex Cooper on the Call Her Daddy podcast talking about her ex husband Kanye’s erratic behaviour, and how he affects her dating life now; Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy has recalled the last time she said goodbye to the One Direction star a year on from his tragic death THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Adam Ma'Anit, activitst & cousin of Tsachi Idan; a killed Israeli hostage Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas has handed over the bodies of four deceased hostages amid escalating international pressure; New South Wales has marked a grim milestone, recording the highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody for a single state in one year; Controversial US right-wing commentator Candace Owens has lost her final bid to enter Australia after the High Court dismissed her appeal; And Australia’s beloved Robert Irwin is melting hearts across the other side of the world - winning over new audiences in the US on Dancing With The Stars. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following their historic loss at the last federal election, it became apparent the Liberal party had a glaring issue... women. So, now with a newly minted leader in Sussan Ley, just how do the opposition fix their women problem? And rebuild from a political washout? And who is Sussan Ley, the history-making first female leader of the Liberals? And in headlines today, Israel has delayed aid into the Gaza Strip due to Hamas' delay in returning bodies of hostages, while re-emergent Hamas fighters have publicly executed 7 men, darkening the outlook for US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war; Teenagers with Instagram will soon be restricted to viewing content in line with PG-13 movie ratings as Australia readies for a world-first social media ban; US far right commentator Candace Owens will find out today if her appeal in the high court to have her Australian visa ban overturned is successful; There’s another Aussie name on the Hollywood walk of fame with actress Naomi Watts receiving the accolade THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Sussan Ley, Opposition Leader Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has hailed US President Donald Trump’s "incredible achievement" in ending Israel's war on Gaza; The private phone numbers of some of Australia’s most high-profile leaders, including Anthony Albanese, have been leaked online; Investigators are scouring bushland in a renewed search for Lucinda Miller, three years after her mysterious disappearance; A new study has found even a supervised glass of beer or wine can expose children to a much higher risk of alcohol abuse in early adulthood; Balenciaga designer Pierpaolo Piccioli shares why Meghan Markle attended Paris Fashion Week. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cautious optimism surrounds the Gaza conflict as Israel and Hamas agree to and begin implementing phase one of US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan; including the release of Israeli hostages. We look at what the progress signals for the end of the war and hear the heartbreaking account of a Palestinian journalist living in Gaza, documenting life on the ground. And in headlines today, The bodies of four of the reported 28 remaining hostages who died in the conflict in Gaza have been returned to Israel, but it’s not immediately clear when the other 24 will be repatriated; SA Police are resuming the search for missing 4 year old boy Gus, after previously scaling it back; Australian Federal Police will investigate whether independent senator Lidia Thorpe broke laws by saying she is prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians; Taylor Swift has announced a 6 part docuseries will air on Disney+ called The End Of An Era and based on her epic recent world tour, along with a new version of her Eras concert tour movie that will include the Tortured Poets Department THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Dr Jessica Genauer, International Relations expert, Flinders University Shrouq Aila, Palestinian Journalist based in Gaza Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump has declared an end to the war in Gaza; One in seven Australians poverty-stricken; There's a major city-country divide in miscarriage support in Australia; Katy Perry kissed Justin Trudeau – and liked it. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Taylah Strano Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research reveals an unexpected reality beneath Australia's sunny surface, ranking the nations most anxious city. We look at what's driving unprecedented levels of anxiety in regional and commuter hubs, with doctors reporting that mental health is a top factor in patient visits. And in headlines today, The deal to release the final remaining hostages held in Gaza is set to unfold today as the 2 year war in the region appears to be coming to a close; Millions of Australians have been cautioned not to fall for bogus Qantas compensation claims after having their personal information leaked online; According to reports from UK media, Prince Andrew was in contact with Jeffrey Epstein for longer than he has previously admitted to; Friends of actress Diane Keaton, who passed away on the weekend aged 79, say they were shocked by how thin she had become in the weeks before her death THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Belinda Preston, Clinical Psychologist Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re one step closer to seeing the end of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as the Israeli government approves the ceasefire and hostage deal brokered by the United States; Australians detained by Israel for trying to sail aid into Gaza have vowed to do it again, despite alleging human rights abuses while in captivity; Sam Kerr is back in the Matildas squad for the first time since late 2023, ahead of friendlies against Wales and England; A US judge has tossed out Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, ruling lyrics branding the superstar a pedophile in Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us were opinion. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to your feel-good weekly news wrap. From prayers to promising words from country icon Dolly Parton to a Nobel Prize close to home and the Aussie woman smashing a Guinness World Record, there's so much good news to share in this week. And in headlines today, a French appeals court has increased Husamettin Dogan’s sentence to 10 years for raping Gisele Pelicot while she was drugged and unconscious; Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai has won the Nobel Prize in Literature; Louis Tomlinson says Liam Payne’s death has “completely put a pin in” any plans for a One Direction reunion; the Australian Women in Music Awards celebrated women, non-binary and gender-diverse artists in a major ceremony. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano, Claire Murphy & Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of peace plan; NSW’s top court blocks Sydney Opera House Pro-Palestine protest; Hackers threaten to release Qantas customers' data; Man shot dead in Sydney identified as UFC fighter; Explicit Taylor Swift song has whole world talking. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Afghan Women's Refugee Team, made up of players forced to flee their homes after the Taliban took back power in 2021, is preparing for their first international match in almost four years. We speak to one of the Australian-based players about their powerful journey back to the pitch. Plus, new research confirms Gen Z is turning Australia's long-standing drinking culture on its head. And in headlines today, Australian authorities are preparing for the return of more women, known as ISIS brides and their children; Talks to end the war in Gaza have ramped up, after Hamas handed over its lists of hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be freed in a swap; Thousands of protesters will discover whether they can rally at the Sydney Opera House this weekend as a trio of judges rule on the legality of a pro-Palestine demonstration; Icon Dolly Parton has taken to social media to let everyone know she’s not on death’s door THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Mona Amini, Afghani football playerAudio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government was left in the dark about last month's deadly Optus triple 0 outage because the telco sent the notification email to the wrong address; A stark new report shows Australia's rental crisis is deepening, with soaring prices forcing people further away from their jobs and communities; A legendary rite of passage for generations of young Australians is coming to an end, with the era of large-scale European coach tours set to finish next year; And fans are sending their best wishes to country music legend Dolly Parton, after her sister made a public plea for prayers amid the star's ongoing health issues. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What exactly happened when Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla? If you ask the families of the Australians on board, they've reported alleged abuse and torture. Plus, we break down the luteal phase; why this final stretch of the menstrual cycle has become short-hand for feeling low, and what's actually happening in your body. And in headlines today, Australian activists in Israeli detention for attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have been deported to Jordan; Zelda Williams is begging people to stop sending her AI videos of her late dad Robin Williams calling it "gross"; It’s International Plasma Week, the Mum of Australia’s only child with severe Factor V deficiency, urging Aussies to consider donating; Tennis ace Novak Djokovic has thrown up and passed out while playing in brutally hot conditions in China, but still went on to win his match THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Dr Pav Nanayakkara, Gynaecologist Jacinta McEwen & Jessica Mamone, family & friends of Surya McEwenAudio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of adventure seekers are stranded in a blizzard on Mount Everest; Taylor Swift broke her record for most ‘first week’ sales in just one day; Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman has made an appearance at Paris Fashion Week alongside her two daughters; Police have charged a gunman who allegedly fired into a suburban street in Croydon Park; Man convicted in Gisèle Pelicot case says he ‘never intended’ to rape her in appeal. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daylight Saving is officially back across some parts of Australia - and so is the annual argument. While some love the long, sun-drenched nights, others rage over the confusing timezones and sleep disruption. Now in the most evidence-based study yet, U.S. scientists have confirmed Daylight Saving is bad for our health. So is this finally vindication for Daylight Saving haters? And in headlines today, Leaders across the globe will commemorate the deaths of 1200 Israelis and the taking of 250 hostages by Hamas on this day 2 years ago as mediators continue to try to broker a ceasefire agreement; The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction for helping the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls; Israeli authorities say they have deported campaigner Greta Thunberg and another 170 activists from an international flotilla prevented last week from delivering aid to the Gaza Strip; British author Jilly Cooper, known for her bestselling risque novels including Rivals which was made into a TV show for Disney+, has died at age 88 THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy & Ilaria Brophy Guest: Reece Kemp, Sleep Expert at Flinders UniversityAudio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war in Gaza isn’t over yet, says U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who expects a potential hostage deal early this week; Reece Walsh starred in one of the all-time great grand final performances as the Broncos ended a 17-year title drought, beating Melbourne 26-22 in the 2025 NRL decider; Fire crews worked overnight to contain a bushfire on Queensland’s Moreton Island, with stronger winds expected early this week; Saturday Night Live kicked off its 51st season on October 4, with Bad Bunny hosting and Doja Cat performing, featuring several Donald Trump parodies. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychiatrists working in Australia's largest public health system will be given a temporary pay bump, following mass resignations; Three appeal judges have delivered a split decision in underworld figure Tony Mokbel’s fight to quash his drug convictions; Australians detained by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza could soon receive help from the federal government; The man shot dead by British police has been identified after killing two people at a synagogue in an attack that has been declared a terror incident; Kim Kardashian and her mother Kris Jenner are suing her ex-boyfriend Ray J for saying they are under federal investigation and on the verge of being indicted. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked you what news stories you wanted covered this week and from sunscreen SFP fails to Keith and Nicole's break up, Trump's new plan for Gaza and Nurses being able to prescribe our medications, there was one thing we still hadn't touched on. You asked us to cleanse the timeline. The news right now, has been a lot, and you were keen to hear something that held a little more hope. Today, we hear more about Robert Irwin's adventures on Dancing With The Stars, find out why Mary Fowler was keen to take to the Paris fashion week runway and we speak to Mamamia's resident Swiftie Tina Burke, about all the exhausting things happening around Taylor Swift's new album release. And there's more, have a listen and get into the long weekend with a little more light in your news feed And in headlines today, Travellers heading to America or France may have holiday plans interrupted due to Paris protests and the US government shut down; British police have declared a deadly rampage on a synagogue in northern England a terror attack; Gangland kingpin Tony Mokbel will finally learn today whether his bid to quash drug convictions over the Lawyer X scandal has succeeded; Nicole Kidman has turned to the one person who has always been by her side in hard times, her sister Antonia, the pair seen hiking in Nashville in the aftermath of Nicole's divorce filing from husband Keith UrbanTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson set to launch appeal; Israeli navy intercepts pro-Palestinian flotilla headed to Gaza; Whistleblowers lift lid on international testing company as sunscreen scandal deepens; ADF joins search for missing 4yo near Yunta, SA; Tributes flow for beloved conservationist Jane Goodall. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli Audio Production: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.