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Thousands of Queensland’s teachers are striking today; Anthony Albanese has discussed Palestinian statehood with France’s president ahead of a UN meeting in September; Jasveen Sangha will go to trial over the ketamine that killed Matthew Perry in September; 80 years ago today Hiroshima was the target of a nuclear bomb; Disgraced rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is seeking a pardon from US President Donald Trump; How Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne died. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. 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 conflict in Gaza has entered a volatile new chapter, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly ordering a full military occupation of the territory; but what does that actually mean? This comes as one of the largest pro-Palestinian rallies in Australian history brought Sydney to a standstill over the weekend, demanding action on the escalating crisis. And in headlines today, James Vlassakis, the youngest man convicted over the Snowtown murders, has been granted parole after 26 years in prison; Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says YouTube and Apple are failing to tackle child sexual abuse material on their platforms; Volodymyr Zelenskiy has spoken with Donald Trump about ending the war, stronger sanctions on Russia, and a $46 billion drone deal; Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan have walked the red carpet in Sydney for the Australian premiere of Freakier Friday. THE END BITSSupport 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 & Tahli Blackman Guest: Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer In International Relations at Flinders University Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has backed a two-state solution in a phone call with the Palestinian Authority leader; Consumer confidence is at its highest level in three years ahead of next week’s Reserve Bank interest rate decision; A new study has revealed one in three Australian women live with migraine; Sean Diddy Combs has lost a bid to be released from jail ahead of sentencing. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media Find more information about migraines here. CREDITS Host/Producer: Sasha Tannock Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has bedtime turned into a nightly battle for you and your child who just can’t go to sleep? So many parents and kids are waking up tired. We’re taking a look at how hard it is for so many households across Australia to get a good night’s rest. And in headlines today, new protest laws may be introduced, or repealed, following the pro-Palestine rally across the Sydney Harbour Bridge; Krissy Barrett will make history as the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police; Video has been released showing convicted killer Erin Patterson speaking with detectives at her dining table, nearly a month after her murder conviction; Starting August 20, the US will launch a pilot program allowing consular officers to require bonds of up to $23,200 AUD for certain tourist and business visa applicants; Australia’s beloved kids’ show Bluey may offer more than just entertainment, with experts saying it helps children develop important resilience skills. THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here Listen to Well here For more information on children's sleep: Sleep Health Foundation GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Sasha Tannock & Tahli Blackman Guests: Dr Jen Walsh & Dr Cele Richardson Centre for Sleep Science, University of Western Australia Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese is seeking to press Benjamin Netanyahu about the devastation in Gaza as soon as possible; Parents and carers across NSW will benefit from a new tool to support them in raising concerns about their child’s condition if they feel it’s getting worse; Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen has defended her plan to legislate the right to work from home for at least two days a week; Prince Harry has denied allegations he gave Prince Andrew “a bloody nose” during an argument at a family gathering in 2013. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. 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.

It's National Missing Persons Week, a time when families, advocates and police come together to remember the Australians who are long-term missing and call for new information that could bring answers. Plus, Mamamia's cheating survey asked readers why, when and how infidelity happens; and the results reveal some surprising patterns about who cheats and the red flags we wish we weren't so good at spotting. And in headlines today, Australia will provide an additional $20 million in humanitarian aid for women and children in Gaza, following the pro-Palestine protest on the Sydney Harbour Bridge; At least 27 people were shot dead by Israeli forces while trying to collect food in southern Gaza, and six more died of starvation, according to Palestinian officials; Emergency services are still searching for a 26-year-old woman swept away by floodwaters at Rothbury; Australia’s leading ladies shone at the 2025 Logie Awards, with Lynne McGranger taking home the Gold Logie and Magda Szubanski inducted into the Hall of Fame. Find out more about National Missing Persons week here Read more about our Mamamia cheating survey here THE END BITSSupport 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 & Tahli Blackman Guest: Raffaella Ciccarelli, Mamamia's News & Weekend Editor Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Australians say they were “brutalised psychologically in every way” while being detained in Israel after trying to deliver aid to Gaza by sea; Trump has signed a new executive order imposing tariffs on dozens of America’s trading partners; Mollie O’Callaghan has matched Ian Thorpe’s Australian record of 11 world championship gold medals; James Cameron says he’s feeling great and ready to direct Avatar 4 and 5, with the next chapter, Avatar: Fire and Ash, due in cinemas this December. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. 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.

More nations have announced they'll recognise a Palestinian State in September - but only if Israel doesn't meet their conditions for peace first, raising questions about whether Australia will follow suit. Plus, are you always early or perpetually running late? We explore the science of "time personalities" and why your relationship with punctuality might actually be your secret superpower. Listen to more from Gaza here And in headlines today, a 61-year-old grandmother from New South Wales is among the first Australians to receive a breakthrough treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease; The National Student Ombudsman may launch a major review into how universities in Australia handle gender-based violence; The Palastine Action Group is seeking to march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge this Sunday in protest of what it calls deliberate mass starvation in Gaza; Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will publish a memoir on September 23. THE END BITSSupport 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 & Tahli Blackman Guest: Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sydney man has been accused of producing child abuse materials of kids aged six and under of while working across suburban schools; Australia’s potential recognition of a Palestinian state is gaining momentum, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers indicating it’s a matter of “when, not if”; Victoria Police have commended the brave actions of their officers following a critical incident in Yarra Junction yesterday evening; And more videos and images are emerging from Birmingham as Ozzy Osbourne's family paid touching, subtle tributes during the "Prince of Darkness's" final journey through his hometown. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. 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.

YouTube has become the latest platform added to the list of banned social media for under 16s in Australia's world-first move. Plus, from Bend It Like Beckham to The Devil Wears Prada sequel, Hollywood can't seem to stop with the reboots and sequels; so is this creative bankruptcy or just smart business? And in headlines today A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka coast has triggered tsunami warnings as far away as French Polynesia and Chile, and was followed by an eruption of the most active volcano on the peninsula; The property at the centre of a deadly mushroom lunch has been restrained by the court after Erin Patterson was found guilty of triple murder; Two people have been seriously injured after a minibus transporting guests to a wedding in the NSW Hunter Valley veered off a highway and rolled down a 50m embankment; Thousands of heavy metal fans have lined the streets of Birmingham for the funeral procession of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who died earlier this month at the age of 76. LISTEN: Hollywood Reboots We'd Watch In A Heartbeat & Ones That Would Ruin Everything LISTEN: Answering The Question Adolescence Asks And in headlines today THE END BITSSupport 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: Tina Burke, Mamamia Entertainment Editor Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man arrested over Melbourne Synagogue fire; 'Moral momentum' to recognise Palestine after UK move; 'Show about nothing': PM taunted over US tariffs; One-in-10 students need extra school support: NAPLAN; Officer who tasered great-gran spared jail again; Diddy seeks release on $US50m bond ahead of sentencing The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. 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.

There's a growing push from some politicians to scrap Australia's net zero targets, but what would that actually mean for our climate commitments and energy future? Plus, forget lifespan, we're exploring the science of "joyspan" and why maximising joy, purpose and connection might be the real secret to ageing well. And in headlines today a man who killed four people with an assault rifle at a Midtown Manhattan office tower carried a note with him that appeared to blame the National Football League for his degenerative brain disease, An appeals court is set to decide today whether a community sentence given to the police officer who fatally tasered 95-year-old Clare Nowland was "manifestly inadequate" requiring jail-time instead; Australian children will be barred from accessing YouTube after the government confirmed the video-sharing website will fall under its social media ban; An estimated 65,000 people turned out in central London to celebrate the English women's soccer team after their 2025 Euros win; A source has confirmed to People that Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson are dating THE END BITSSupport 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: Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Lifestyle Writer Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeweller Michael Hill has died aged 86; Australia could be hit with US tariffs of 15 to 20 per cent; 4 people killed in a Manhattan shooting; New research shows 10,000 steps a day may not be necessary; Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, is attempting to have her conviction for sex trafficking overturned. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. 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.

In the last 72 hours, devastating images from Gaza have moved the world - babies with swollen bellies lacking vital nutrition and children reduced to skin and bone as Palestinians face starvation amid ongoing conflict. Israel has announced "tactical pauses" to allow small windows for aid, but experts say it's nowhere near enough, while political pressure builds in Australia to take stronger action on what we're witnessing. And in headlines today US President Donald Trump says he is setting a new 10 or 12-day deadline for Russia over its war in Ukraine. Parents are being urged to vaccinate their children against this season’s flu outbreak after a 2 year old girl died in WA, US President Donald Trump has asked a judge to order a fast deposition for billionaire Rupert Murdoch in the president's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal; US comedian Marc Maron has paid $US50,000 to use just one minute of a Taylor Swift song in his stand-up special Email your MP for action on Gaza Donate to Doctors Without Borders THE END BITSSupport 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: Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Large-scale aid deliveries have reached a besieged and embattled Gaza for the first time in months; Israeli troops have boarded an aid ship carrying two Australians as it sailed towards Gaza; Australians will pay no more than $25 for selected medicines for the first time in more than 20 years; Outback Wrangler's Matt Wright has pleaded not guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice; Gwyneth Paltrow is starring in a new ad for Astronomer. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School holidays are over and for some, that means the long journey home from a European summer along with all the brutal effects of jet lag that science says is genuinely worse when flying back to Australia. Plus, Netflix has just released its mid-year most-watched list, and we're unpacking the data with our entertainment editor, including why Harry and Meghan's multi-million dollar deal won't be renewed. And in headlines today Israel says it will halt military operations each day for 10 hours in parts of Gaza and allow new aid corridors, where images of hungry Palestinians have alarmed the world; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described his heartbreak at seeing starving people in Gaza saying Israel has "quite clearly" breached international law by limiting food deliveries to starving civilians; A sequel to the 2002 iconic movie Bend It Like Beckham which starred Keira Knightley, Parminder Nagra and Johnathan Rhys-Meyers, is in the works; The Aussie women’s 4x100m freestyle relay team has pulled off a shock victory over the US at the world championships in Singapore LISTEN: Answering The Question Adolescence Asks And in headlines today THE END BITSSupport 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: Tina Burke, Mamamia's Entertainment Editor Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche met this week with Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein; Children dying of hunger are overwhelming a Gaza emergency centre, where doctors say they’ve run out of basic treatments; Kristin Cabot, chief people officer at U.S. tech firm Astronomer, has resigned following a viral video showing her embracing the company’s CEO at a Coldplay concert; NFL star and boyfriend of Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, just gave Swifties the post they’ve been waiting for. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Qantas to Louis Vuitton to fertility clinics, major companies are falling victim to cyber attacks, exposing millions of Australians' personal data. So how worried should we actually be about these breaches? Plus, why do so many of us feel younger on the inside than our actual age? And in headlines today five Australian women allegedly forced to submit to invasive strip searches at Doha's Hamad airport in 2020 have been given the go ahead to sue Qatar Airways; The US is cutting its ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel short due to what they say is Hamas showing a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza; An Australian man has been found dead, with a mobile phone still on a call on his chest, in a hotel room on the Thai island of Phuket; Aussie actor Rebel Wilson is facing more legal action, accused of trying to block distribution of the first film she directed; Professional wrestler, WWE star Hulk Hogan has died aged 71 THE END BITSSupport 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: Daswin De Silva, Professor of Ai & Analytics at La Trobe University Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Lifestyle Writer Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian cattle producers are feeling blindsided by the federal government's decision to lift a ban on US beef; US President Donald Trump is currently facing political backlash from his supporters after a report claimed his name appears in files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; New AI-powered satellites are revolutionising natural disaster monitoring, with the first images of Australian bushfires now being captured; And Australian star actress Nicole Kidman might soon be calling Paris Hilton and George Clooney her neighbours! The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Donald Trump so obsessed with Jeffrey Epstein? In today's fresh Trumpdate, Amelia Lester unpacks the latest headlines around Trump; from the Epstein files to the axing of a beloved late night host, it's all up for discussion. And in headlines today Doctor Salvador Plasencia, who was treating Friends star Matthew Perry in the lead up to his death has faced court, pleading guilty to supplying the star the deadly drug ketamine, that ended his life; Bryan Kohberger, the man who admitted to murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, has been handed four life sentences without parole; Australia has paid the US $A800 million in the second instalment under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, despite an ongoing formal review of the agreement by US President Donald Trump's administration; An international court says countries have an obligation to prevent harm from climate change and redress damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions THE END BITSSupport 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: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legislation to slash HECS debts by 20 per cent is expected to be waved through parliament; A coroner has found that the death of 41-year-old Prabha Arun Kumar a decade ago was the result of homicide; Murderer Bryan Kohberger planned to blame his victims’ friends at trial; Shia LaBeouf and FKA twigs have reached a settlement; YouTube star Trisha Paytas has given birth to her third child, a son named Aquaman Moses Paytas-Hacmon. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has joined 24 other nations in signing a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, but questions remain about whether this diplomatic push will actually work. As the humanitarian crisis deepens and reports emerge of Palestinians being killed while waiting for aid, we examine what this latest international effort means. And in headlines today The Prince of Darkness, lead singer of heavy metal band Black Sabbath and star of reality television Ozzy Osboure has died aged 76; Accused childcare pedophile Joshua Dale Brown's court case has been delayed as detectives say they need more time to gather evidence against him; The first person to claim the scalp of an opposition leader at a federal election Ali France, has recounted her path to parliament in an emotional first speech; According to local health officials a six-week-old infant is among 15 people who have died of starvation in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, with malnutrition killing Palestinians faster than at any point in the 21-month war LISTEN: What's Acceptable In War? THE END BITSSupport 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: Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young campaigners have successfully rallied global support for a landmark international climate case, originally conceived by a group of Pacific-based law students; Extending the weekend could be the recipe for improving employee health and the secret sauce to boost business productivity; A former judge who gave confidential material from an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's criminal prosecution to the media claiming to be "transparent" was in fact corrupt, a court has been told; Liam Gallagher has taken a swipe at Coldplay following the band’s now-viral kiss-cam controversy. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the start of Australia's 48th Parliament, with fresh faces finding their seats and Labor wasting no time pushing through major election promises. We're taking you inside the opening week in Canberra, from new Liberal leader Sussan Ley's debut to those leaked Treasury documents that could spell trouble for Labor's spending plans. And in headlines today Australia along with 24 other countries have demanded Israel immediately end its war in the Gaza Strip criticising the "inhumane killing" of Palestinians, including hundreds near food distribution sites; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed Mark Latham for what he calls his "repulsive" views, but a picture of the former Labor leader will remain hanging in the federal caucus room despite domestic violence accusations; The federal government has sent support to South Australia which is battling a massive, toxic algal bloom that has devastated the marine environment; Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor who played Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica THE END BITSSupport 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: Jenna Clarke, Associate Editor at The Australian Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first Newspoll since Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s May election win shows support for Labor has crept back up as backers of the coalition have retreated; A $500,000 reward is on offer to help find those responsible for a bungled arson attack that claimed the life of Katie Tangey in Melbourne’s west; Ellen DeGeneres says she moved to the UK after Donald Trump was re-elected US president; Victoria Beckham is poking fun at her husband David Beckham over a botched home haircut. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's birth rate is teetering on the edge of a new low. So is it time to dust off the baby bonus and try to reboot population growth, or do we need completely different solutions to tackle this "baby recession"? And in headlines today Tasmanians may not find out who will govern them for some time as election votes are counted and major parties attempt to make deals with the cross bench to form minority government; The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders in areas of central Gaza packed with displaced Palestinians, where it hasn't operated so far in its war with Hamas, while medics say at least 30 people have been killed waiting for aid; Late-night hosts have been voicing their support for Stephen Colbert after he announced CBS will cancel The Late Show in May, amid rumours the show was axed to appease US president Donald Trump and allow the smooth sale of the show’s parent company; Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has warned the crowd at the first show since the viral kiss cam drama that the cameras were about to head out into the crowd, as the cheating CEO caught out resigns THE END BITSSupport 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: Hayley Fisher, Economist & Economics of Family specialist, University of Sydney Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump says he plans to sue Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal over what he calls a “fake” letter tying him to Jeffrey Epstein; Lachlan Young has pleaded guilty to murdering his former girlfriend, Hannah McGuire, eight days into his Supreme Court trial in Ballarat, Victoria; Stephen Colbert has confirmed that The Late Show will end after its upcoming 10th season; A cozy moment at a Coldplay concert has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, and now, two high-profile tech executives are facing the music. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Torres Strait Islander elders took the Australian government to court; arguing the Commonwealth has a duty of care to protect their communities from rising seas and cultural loss caused by climate change. This week, the Federal Court delivered its long-awaited verdict in a case that could have changed how Australia approaches climate justice forever, but the outcome wasn't exactly what advocates hoped for. And in headlines today Some parliamentary colleagues of former Labor leader and ex One Nation MP turned Independent Mark Latham say he would be sacked if he worked anywhere else; Worried parents are looking for alternatives to childcare centres after sexual abuse allegations were levelled against an educator; A surprise jump in the jobless rate could help cement the case for an interest rate cut, delivering welcome relief for homeowners; Aussie actor Margot Robbie has shouted diners in a restaurant in London cocktails made from her own brand of gin THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Are you fighting with someone you love, like a family member or a best friend? Mamamia’s new therapy-based series is looking for a range of pairs who are interested in receiving qualified psychotherapy to help them repair their relationship before it’s too late. Apply 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: Founder of the Grata Fund, Isabelle ReineckeAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two teenagers have been charged with murder after a man was found stabbed to death outside his Sunshine Coast home in Queensland; The investigation into last month’s Air India flight crash is now focusing on the senior pilot; Donald Trump isn't holding back, lashing out at some of his own Republican supporters for raising questions about his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case; Prince Harry has once again retraced his mother's iconic footsteps, this time donning a flak jacket to walk through an active landmine field in Angola; And Taylor Swift has been putting family first lately, reportedly remaining by her dad’s side as he recovers from major heart surgery. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fashion brands are using AI-generated models to sell their latest looks, but shoppers are feeling tricked when they discover the "person" wearing that dress is actually an algorithm... Plus, the infamous outback killer Bradley John Murdoch has died behind bars, taking the biggest secret of his crime with him. And in headlines today Accused murderer Lachlan Young claims his ex-girlfriend Hannah McGuire hit her head on the floor and died after one of their arguments became physical; Harry Potter star Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months after she was caught speeding; Actress Lupita Nyong'o has revealed that she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids after "suffering in silence" for more than a decade; There are reports Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson, is about to become a Dad for the first time THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here LISTEN: True Crime Conversations Are you fighting with someone you love, like a family member or a best friend? Mamamia’s new therapy-based series is looking for a range of pairs who are interested in receiving qualified psychotherapy to help them repair their relationship before it’s too late. Apply 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 Nici Sweaney, Founder and Director of Ai Her WayAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley John Murdoch, who killed British backpacker Peter Falconio in the outback in 2001, has died; The NSW government has launched a ‘pattern book’ of house designs that could be approved within 10 days; German backpacker Carolina Wilga has opened up about her experience being lost in the Western Australian outback for 12 days; Hard drives containing unreleased music from Beyoncé have been stolen in a car theft. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're halfway through Dry July; whether you're participating or not, we're taking a closer look at what actually happens to your body when you stop drinking - from day one to a year later. Plus, we explore the growing evidence linking alcohol to cancer and why experts say even small amounts increase your risk, despite what we've been told about that daily glass of red wine. And in headlines today childcare record-keeping practices are under scrutiny after police identified more facilities linked to an educator accused of sex offences; A workmate of accused murderer Lachlan Young, has told the court that Young planned to drug his ex-girlfriend and crash her in a car so he could scare her out of taking their house; The two men who cut down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree that stood alongside Hadrian’s wall in the UK for almost 200 years, have been sentenced to more than 4 years in jail; Apple TV’s psychological thriller Severance and HBO’s DC Universe drama The Penguin have stacked up the most nominations for television's Emmy Awards THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Get the latest celebrity news headlines here LISTEN: Women share how they gave up drinking for good 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: Nicole Lee, Adjunct Professor, National Drug Research Institute at Curtin UniversityAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian detectives have identified a further four childcare centres which employed a male worker accused of 70 offences against children; Coalition frontbencher James Patterson says Australia shouldn't legislate a controversial definition of anti-Semitism or impose penalties for breaching it; Australia's central bank wants to remove surcharge fees on both debit and credit cards; Women and children escaping family violence are being "ping-ponged" between services, as support sectors try to manage inadequate resources and critical underfunding; Kanye West's fans chanted for a refund at his concert in the Chinese city of Shanghai after he turned up more than 40 minutes late. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Zuckerberg says the era of posting about your everyday life for friends is over - so what does this mean for how we connect and scroll? Plus, if you're thinking about a career change, we've got the list of Australia's highest-paid jobs for 2025. And in headlines today US President Donald Trump has promised a fresh wave of missiles and other weaponry for the Ukrainian military, giving the Kremlin 50 days to reach a ceasefire or face sanctions; Someone has hacked Sesame Street star Elmo’s Twitter account posting a string of racist and anti-semitic messages; An Australian man has appeared in court in Scotland charged with "malicious mischief" following reports a glass case containing the legendary Scottish Stone of Destiny was broken; Tennis champ Jelena Dokic’s instagram feed has been inundated with congratulations after she hard launched her new relationship online THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Hear more about Ghost Stores here Check out our podcast BIZ 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 Brittany Ferdinands, Lecturer in Digital Content Creation at University of SydneyAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is “pretty relaxed” after the accidental public release of independent Treasury advice; Lawyers for a one-time Greens candidate who suffered a serious eye injury while being arrested at an anti-Israel protest say they are ready to sue the state of NSW; Gisèle Pelicot has received France's highest civic honour; Scientists have detected the biggest ever merger of two massive black holes. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been tempted by those local boutique closing-down sales flooding your social media feeds, you might want to think twice; the ACCC has issued a warning about ghost stores that aren't what they seem. Plus, ever wonder why you just can't get through to that one colleague? It could all be in identifying your (and their) DISC profile. And in headlines today Victorian state officials have defended their handling of an accused pedophile childcare worker's case after it was revealed he was allowed to continue working with kids despite substantiated claims of misconduct; At least eight Palestinians, most of them children, have been killed and more than a dozen injured, in an Israeli missile strike which the military says missed its intended target; Senior aides to King Charles and Prince Harry have been pictured together in London, in what's reported to be an initial step towards restoring the relationship between Harry and the rest of the royal family; Sotheby’s in New York is auctioning off the largest chunk of Mars known to exist on earth in Wednesday's natural history themed event THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Read more about Ghost Stores from Gary here Listen to more about DISC profiles on BIZ 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: Gary Mortimer, Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Queensland University of TechnologyAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search continues for 26-year-old German backpacker Carolina Wilga after her van was found abandoned in remote bushland in WA; A woman has died and two others are seriously injured after a car mounted the footpath and hit three pedestrians in Melbourne; Childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown filled in as a cook at Papilio Early Learning in Essendon weeks before being charged with food contamination and dozens of sex offences; Former Sydney councillor-turned-MAGA commentator Nick Adams has been nominated by Donald Trump to become US Ambassador to Malaysia; Brad Pitt has demanded private communications from Angelina Jolie in their ongoing legal fight over their $762 million winery. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Kardashians casually listing their procedures to Australian stars revealing their cosmetic secrets, celebrities are suddenly being brutally honest about their plastic surgery. So, is the transparency helping break down unrealistic beauty standards, or if it's just creating a new blueprint for perfection that's even harder to ignore? And in headlines today there are concerns a new plan to tackle anti semitism in Australia will stifle legitimate criticism about Israel; The car belonging to missing German backpacker Carolina Wilga has been found in WA but her whereabouts remains a mystery ; If you use Outlook for your emails you might not be able to access your inbox this morning with Microsoft posting it’s having some issues; The Florida County Medical Examiners Office cremation report for Aussie actor Julian McMahon has confirmed his cause of death as lung cancer which had spread from his head and neck; Masterchef alumni Julie Goodwin has hit out at online comments targeting her recent weight loss, thanking them for their concern but that she and her doctor concur that she is in a healthy weight range THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Learn more about beauty from You Beauty 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: Jess Clark, Mamamia's Senior Lifestyle Writer Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tragedy continues to unfold in the quiet rural town of Coonabarabran COON-A-BARA-BRAN, New South Wales, as prosecutors wait for autopsy results in the double murder case of two young brothers; A jury in regional Victoria is today visiting the remote site where the body of Hannah McGuire was found inside a burnt-out vehicle; The Australian Federal Government has unveiled a new plan to tackle rising antisemitism, with a particular focus on schools and universities; And Kate Middleton’s long-time personal assistant, Natasha Archer, is departing Kensington Palace after 15 years. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US is threatening to slap a 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals and a 50% tariff on copper; we break down what this could mean for Australia's economy. Plus, science has finally cracked the code on what makes someone cool. And in headlines today Sequestered jurors in the Erin Patterson trial were in the same hotel as a police informant and the prosecution team; Another childcare chain have promised to install CCTV cameras after two if its staff were accused of sexually abusing children; Pope Leo has told Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky that the Vatican could host Ukraine/Russia peace talks; Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has been posting anti Semitic content and praised Adolf Hitler THE END BITSSupport 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 Patricia Ranald, Honorary Research Associate at The University Of Sydney & Convenor of The Australian Fair Trade And Investment NetworkAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pharmaceuticals, one of Australia’s biggest US exports, might be slapped with 200 per cent tariffs; Millions of Qantas customers are being informed what data criminals stole from them; Trump again meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza; The death toll from the Texas floods has risen to 109; Kate Middleton attended a state banquet at Windsor Castle in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's NAIDOC Week - marking 50 years of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and achievements. We explore how this national celebration evolved from protest to pride, and what it means for the next generation. Plus, a former member of the FLDS church fears her missing children have been taken to fulfil a disturbing prophecy. And in headlines today The childcare operator caught up in allegations of the sexual abuse of children by a former staff member, has announced they'll be putting CCTV in 400 centres; The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan accusing them of the persecution of women and girls; The Matildas have won their match against Panama in Perth 3-2 in a tight match that was won in stoppage time; Sean Diddy Combs will be sentenced over the two prostitution charges he was found guilty of on October 3 THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Read more about the FLDS 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: Cezera Critti-Schnaars, Noongar & Greek artistAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.