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Swiss authorities say fire safety inspections hadn’t been done since 2019 at a bar where a New Year’s fire killed 40 and injured over 100; Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado vowed to return home, praising Trump after President Maduro’s capture; European leaders voiced strong support for Greenland’s sovereignty; NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon extended temporary protest restrictions across three Sydney policing areas for 14 more days; Cher weighed in on Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard’s famously open marriage on Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast. 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 Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the action from the Critics' Choice Awards - with big wins for two Aussies and a confirmation from Timothee Chalamet about just how long he and Kylie have actually been together. Miley Cyrus teases a possible Hannah Montana return for the 20-year anniversary. A Stranger Things documentary is set to hit Netflix All the action from the Critics' Choice Awards (including Timothee Chalamet's gorgeous Kylie Jenner shoutout) A peek inside Heated Rivalry from one of the stars THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here 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 Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump warns of possible further strikes on Venezuela as deposed president Maduro pleads not guilty in US court; Parts of Victoria, SA and southern NSW brace for the worst heatwave since Black Summer; Hundreds of thousands of children gain guaranteed subsidised child care; Jimmy Kimmel celebrates Jimmy Kimmel Live! winning Best Talk Show at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. 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 Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster put any jealousy rumours to rest with a PDA-packed trip to Costa Rica, 'Avatar' continues to print money, and heartbreaking family news from one of our favourite ex-girl band members. Avatar Fire and Ash blasts past the box office billion-dollar mark BTS are officially BACK, baby! Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster pack on the PDA Joe Jonas sets romance rumours alight Little Mix's Jesy Nelson makes a heartbreaking announcement THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here 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 Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Venezuela has entered a new period of uncertainty after a dramatic US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power; Australian sporting figures have joined growing calls for a national royal commission into anti-Semitism and the Bondi terror attack; A 34-year-old man has drowned at Jervis Bay on the New South Wales South Coast after several people were caught in rough water at Green Patch beach. 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 Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pink has swapped champagne for...neck surgery on New Years Eve, and BTS have sent fans into an absolute meltdown, 4 years after going on a hiatus. It's all happening, Spillers! Pink spends NYE in hospital BTS tease a huge return Zootopia 2 knocks Frozen off the box office podium Jojo Siwa changes her name Taylor Swift's Wood lyrics send a live NYE telecast into meltdown THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here 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 Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fire broke out at a crowded bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during New Year’s Eve, leaving around 40 people feared dead and about 100 injured; Three people have died and two remain missing after separate drowning incidents in New South Wales; Australian soccer star Sam Kerr married US international Kristie Mewis in an intimate New Year’s Eve ceremony; Lake Superior State University released its annual Banished Words List for 2026, with “6-7” topping the list. THE END BITS Listen to yesterday's episode 'How Does The Quicky Get Made Anyway?' 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 Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do podcasts get made anyway? Here's a little peak behind the curtain at how Mamamia's twice daily news podcast The Quicky comes together. Taylah and Claire share some of their favourite behind the scenes moments, and a special guest drops by too. 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 Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything from childhood TV shows making a return to Idris Elba getting the title he deserves - direct from the King! It's all happening today, my loves! More artists cancel shows in protest of Trump Malcolm in the Middle returns, and we have a trailer! Idris Elba has been knighted, and now we can call him Daddy AND Sir George Clooney teases a huge reboot Timothee Chalamet puts his ass to work THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here 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 Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man has died in floodwaters in far north Queensland as Severe Tropical Cyclone Hayley weakens after crossing Western Australia’s Kimberley coast; Passengers have returned to Australia after a cruise ship ran aground on a reef off Papua New Guinea; Australians will welcome the new year with a focus on unity and resilience, as live celebrations take place across the country; As we head into the new year, let’s look back on some of the best bits from 2025. THE END BITS Listen to The 2025 Quicky News Wrapped episode 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 Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Winslet's teenage confession has made headlines around the world, Kanye plays happy families at Disneyland, and Kim Kardashian drops a cool $100K on the sister we least expected. On today's episode... Timothee Chalamet reigns supreme at the Christmas box office Kanye and Bianca take the kids to Disneyland (and the pics are awkies) Kim K spent $100k on a piece of film memorabilia for one of her sisters Kate Winslet gets tails wagging The passing of a film icon THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here 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 Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahmed Al Ahmed describes how he disarmed one of the gunmen in the Bondi Beach terror attack; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected a national royal commission, opting for a quicker independent review; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a draft peace plan includes 15 years of US security guarantees; Comedian Ricky Gervais has delivered a very on-brand reason for skipping the Golden Globes next month. 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 Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Mariah's legal drama, to Harry Styles slinking back into our timelines and a new Bridgerton trailer...it's a great day to love pop culture, my darlings! Gordon Ramsay walks his daughter down the aisle amidst serious family drama Mariah Carey has a huge court win Harry Styles hints at a big return Bridgerton Season 4 is coming Miles Teller wins Christmas THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here 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 Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Families of those killed and injured in the Bondi Beach terror attack are demanding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urgently establish a national royal commission; Sydneysiders are being told to expect a strong and visible police presence on New Year’s Eve; A man has been charged with two counts of murder after two people were found dead following a stabbing at a home in northwest Sydney; Harry Styles has surprised fans with an unexpected eight-and-a-half-minute music video, marking his first new music release in more than three years. 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 Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just a few days left in 2025 let's look back on what the year delivered us. From big, breaking political stories, to pop culture moments that sent the internet into meltdown and moments of deep grief and sorrow, The Quicky has been here with you to cover it all. 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 Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iggy Azalea is finally back on Aussie soil, and more Eras Doco content to make us swoon! Taylor reads Travis Kelce's gorgeous love letter Iggy Azalea is home for Christmas Jake and Romy Reiner release a statement to the media Timothee Chalamet proves he has the same movie tastes as us THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here 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 Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A young police officer blinded in one eye during the Bondi terror attack has been released from hospital in time for Christmas; US regulators have approved the first daily pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy; Former Liberal MP and renowned paediatrician Dr. Katie Allen has died at the age of 59; Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has voluntarily surrendered his shotgun licence following a visit from Metropolitan Police firearms officers; A new study from Keele University suggests that swearing can actually boost physical performance and mental focus. 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 Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, we believed Matt Damon missed out on hundreds of millions of dollars by passing on Avatar...but director James Cameron has something to say about it! Plus, nobody wants to lose a tooth two days before Christmas, sorry, Chrissy... We uncover a possible reason for the Beckham Insta unfollow James Cameron disputes one of the great Hollywood tales Chrissy Teigen needs an emergency trip to the dentist The stars of Emily in Paris prove their love extends beyond the screen THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here 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 Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New details have emerged regarding the December 14 Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach, which has been described as Australia’s worst mass shooting in decades; Victoria has become the second Australian state to introduce sweeping reforms to combat anti-Semitism following the deadly Bondi Beach massacre; Thailand and Cambodia are set to return to the negotiating table in an attempt to end a fatal border conflict that has killed at least 41 people; Prince William and Prince George have continued a long-standing family tradition by volunteering at The Passage, a London homelessness charity. 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 Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariana channels her inner Mariah - and nails it, plus Timothee Chalamet finally addresses rumours that he's actually a...Liverpool rapper? Ariana dazzles on SNL Giselle Bündechen remarries in secret An Instagram block amongst the Beckhams Timothee Chalamet puts EsDeeKid rumours to rest...kinda The Lively/Baldoni courtroom drama gets even messier THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here 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 Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of people gathered at Bondi Beach last night for a candlelight vigil, marking one week since a terror attack claimed fifteen lives; At least 16 files have disappeared from the US Justice Department’s public website less than a day after they were posted as part of a major document release related to Jeffrey Epstein; Academy Award winner Kate Winslet is once again speaking out, urging the film industry to embrace ageing rather than erase it. 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 Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has announced the ‘largest’ national gun buyback scheme since the Howard government; Police say a group of men arrested in Sydney’s south-west on Thursday had links to extremist Islamic ideology and may have been travelling to Bondi; Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has apologised after her husband, Yorick Piper, was caught drink driving in Bendigo on Thursday morning; Hundreds of surfers and beachgoers returned to Bondi's waters to pay tribute to those killed in the horrifying mass shooting; Democrats have released dozens of new images from the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; Royal fans have noticed a hidden meaning in The Prince and Princess of Wales annual Christmas card family portrait. END BITS Bondi Beach condolence book Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish DelaneyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It may be the holiday period, but given the recent horrific events at Bondi beach, many of us aren't in a festive mood. So how do we actually take care of ourselves and our mental health over the coming few weeks? Plus, it's never too early to start looking into 2026, we've rounded up some experts to give us the lowdown on Hollywood, fashion and politics. And in headlines More than $5 million raised through GoFundMe for Bondi terror attack victims & survivors, 25,000 blood donations; Queensland man Lamar Aaron Ahchee has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for smuggling cocaine into Bali; The woman at the centre of the Coldplay concert kiss cam controversy has broken her silence describing the hell she was in at the height of the story; Kylie Minogue is weighing up the idea of launching her own Taylor Swift‑style Eras Tour THE END BITS Hear Sarah on This Is Why We Fight Hear Lucinda on Nothing To Wear 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: Sarah Bays, Psychotherapist Tina Burke, Mamamia Entertainment Editor Amelia Lester, US Correspondent Lucinda Pikkat, Host of Nothing To Wear Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The funeral for 87 year old Bondi victim Alex Kleytman held today, the youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi terror attack farewelled on the same day; The government will look to strengthen migration laws to ensure people with anti-Semitic views cannot visit or emigrate to Australia after the Bondi massacre; There are calls for the federal govt to bolster hate speech laws; A man who allegedly threatened a member of the Jewish community during a flight from Bali has been arrested; Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir Nobody's Girl has officially sold 1 million copies, her family saying the milestone is a bitter sweet moment; The Oscars will look very different in 2029, ending their partnership with broadcast partner ABC and moving to YouTube END BITS Bondi Beach condolence book Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire MurphyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of immense sorrow, it's important we remember the names, memories and legacies of those who lost their lives on Sunday, December 14. This episode of The Quicky we learn about the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack, and highlight the many, many acts of bravery we saw emerge on that dark day. And in headlines The youngest victim of the Bondi Beach massacre 10yo Matilda will be farewelled today; One of the alleged Bondi terrorists, 24 year old Naveed Akram has been charged with 15 counts of murder, one for every victim of Sunday’s attack; Nick Reiner, the son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner, has appeared in court accused of murdering his parents; Aussie tennis player Nick Kyrgios believes few male players would accept the chance to face a top woman on the court; Warner Brothers have rejected a hostile takeover bid from Paramount saying they have failed to provide adequate financial assurances THE END BITS Donate blood, find your nearest donation centre 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 & Claire Murphy Guests: Rabbi Levi Wolff Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Silvagni, son of former AFL star Stephen Silvagni, has been sentenced to six years and two months in prison for rape; False information and manipulated images have circulated widely online following the Bondi terrorist attack; Five children are now facing life without their father after Rabbi Eli Schlanger was killed in Sunday’s terror attack at Bondi; Pop star Justin Bieber has publicly praised Ahmed Al Ahmed, the hero who disarmed one of the gunmen during the Bondi Beach attack. END BITS Bondi Beach condolence book Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Guest: Justin Quill, Partner at Thomson Geer law firmBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would stricter gun laws have prevent the horror that was the Bondi Beach terror attack? That's a question now being looked at as Australia's leaders commit to putting our current gun laws under the microscope. But will tightening restrictions have real world impact? We ask an expert. And in headlines Boris Gurman and wife Sofia were caught on dash cam courageously confronting the two alleged Bondi gunmen before being killed; AFP Commissioner says "It appears the alleged killers were interested only in a quest for a death tally"; To Silvani, the son of former AFL player Steve Silvani will learn his fate today, as he faces a potential maximum 25 year jail term for rape; Angelina Jolie has shared her mastectomy scars in a new photoshoot THE END BITS Donate blood, find your nearest donation centre 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 & Claire Murphy Guests: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Roland Browne, Lawyer & Vice Chair of Gun Control Australia Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM visits Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed in hospital as he speaks to the media for the first time; Aussies break Life Blood records at blood donation centres around the country; NSW Government has set up a condolence book for Bondi victims and survivors; Reports the alleged shooters had undergone military style training in the Philippines in November; Hollywood Director Rob Reiner fought with his son at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party the night before he and his wife were found dead in their home END BITS Bondi Beach condolence book Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire MurphyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world continues to mourn as more information comes to light following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. From promise to re-examine gun laws, and Australians embracing the Jewish community, this is how the nation is feeling as the dust begins to settle from Sunday's horrifying incident. And in headlines Hanukkah events and vigils were held in unison across Australia last night as thousands of mourners laid flowers and left messages to remember the 15 people killed in the massacre at Bondi; The government is considering further gun controls in the wake of Sunday's attack; The son of Hollywood Director Rob Reiner has been arrested on homicide charges after the filmmaker and ​his wife were found dead in their Los Angeles home; Australian actress Rachael Carpani best known for her role in McLeods Daughters has died after suffering a chronic illness THE END BITS Contribute to verified GoFundMe fundraisers here Donate blood, find your nearest donation centre 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 & Claire Murphy Producers: Ilaria Brophy, Tahli Blackman & Raffaella Ciccarelli Guests: Simone Abel, Head of Legal at Executive Council of Australian JewryRebecca Davis, Journalist & Digital Editor for Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council With thanks to 7News & ABC Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll of Sydney’s Bondi terror attack has risen to 15, including a child, after father-son-terrorists opened fire on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sunday night; Five of the victims have been identified so far; Extraordinary acts of civilians and their moments of heroism are coming to light; Sydneysiders looking to help in the wake of the Bondi attack are being urged to donate blood. 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 world-first social media ban for under-16s is now live, resulting in locked accounts and accounts vanishing from platforms like TikTok and Instagram. We look at the immediate fallout, a new legal challenge from Reddit and what's coming next from the Australian Government. And in headlines today, 2 gunmen have been detained after allegedly opening fire on the local Jewish community in Bondi gathered to celebrate the first day of Chanukah killing 11 and injuring 29 others 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: Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reddit has launched a legal challenge to Australia's world-leading ban on social media for under-16s; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he’s asked an independent watchdog to provide advice on travel expense rules for members of parliament; A multi-million dollar robbery in Canberra is being dubbed ‘Australia’s version of the Louvre heist’; Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic could soon become cheaper in Australia as the federal government considers subsidies for the medications; Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to star in the new The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. 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.

Planning a trip to the US? You might have to give up the last five years worth of your social media data to enter the states thanks to new rules proposed by the Trump administration. Plus, former pilot Greg Lynn has had his murder conviction for the 2020 killing of camper Carol Clay overturned on appeal by the Victorian Supreme Court... so what happens now? And in headlines today, Tom Silvagni can now be identified as the man found guilty of raping a woman last year; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says any decision to give up disputed territory to end the war with Russia must be put to a national vote; Two bushfires that burned at emergency level for hours in Perth’s north-east and south-east have been downgraded to watch and act alerts; Time magazine has named the “Architects of AI” as its 2025 Person of the Year. 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 & Tahli Blackman Guests: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's U.S Correspondent Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former pilot Greg Lynn has successfully appealed his 2024 murder conviction for the death of camper Carol Clay, with the Victorian Court of Appeal ordering a fresh trial; The Trump administration has unveiled new, mandatory requirements for tourists entering the US from 42 visa-exempt countries, including the UK, France, and Australia; Australians spent big at the altar of rock gods AC/DC and Oasis, continuing a run of strong household spending that will add to the Reserve Bank's concerns over inflation; And Australia's most complained about ads for 2025 have been revealed, with sex, nudity, violence, and health and safety ranking as the top community concerns among 5,000 complaints assessed by the watchdog. 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.

With Christmas just two weeks away, a cherished holiday tradition is fading... the handwritten letter to Santa. We look at the history of the letter to Santa, from its humble beginnings to now. Plus, we get an exclusive report straight from the North Pole with an industry insider about what the big man in red is seeing this year! And in headlines today, Australia has recorded its largest number of Indigenous deaths in custody in over 40 years; Aryna Sabalenka is adamant her 'battle of the sexes'-style exhibition clash with Nick Kyrgios isn't going to prove a meaningless gimmick that damages women's sport; Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic books that were adapted into a movie starring Aussie Isa Fisher, has died at the age of 55; The Duchess of Sussex has finally been able to make contact with her estranged father Thomas Markle in hospital 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: Fr. Christmas Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman found dead in a car outside a NSW police station has been identified; Nine women were killed and at least ten others injured when Nigerian soldiers reportedly opened fire on a protest in Adamawa state; A new UN Women report shows that over two-thirds of female journalists, activists, and human rights defenders have experienced online abuse; Communications Minister Anika Wells has accepted that her taxpayer-funded travel claims have prompted a “gut reaction” from the public; Australian comedian Julian Woods has been named as one of four main suspects in a Bali police investigation into alleged pornographic activity. 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.

On a day that should be a huge victory for Communications Minister Anika Wells, celebrating the commencement of Australia's world-first social media ban for under 16's, her name is in the headlines for another reason. The Minister is being grilled over parliamentary entitlements, but what are the rules around politicians and spending on the job? Plus, as the year ends and we start to take stock of what work looked like in 2025, how do we make the best of our 9 to 5 in the new year? Lisa Lie has the answers. And in headlines today, Millions of teenagers are now banned from social media as world-first laws aimed at better protecting children online come into force; The man who murdered Queensland woman Toyah Cordingly as she walked her dog on a beach north of Cairns, has been sentenced to life in prison; Former Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has told the ABC that she doesn’t regret pursuing legal action against former staffer Brittney Higgins saying the fight to clear her name will be worth the cost even if it bankrupts her; Pamela Anderson has spoken about her romantic time with fellow actor Liam Neeson saying she laughed at reports it was a publicity stunt THE END BITS Check out more from Lisa on the BIZ 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 & Claire Murphy Guests: Lisa Lie, founder of Learna & Host of BIZ Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 year old nurse Sarah Abu Lebdeh has pleaded not guilty, charged with threatening violence after she was caught online allegedly threatening Israeli patients while she was at work; There are more calls for crackdowns on e-bikes after another death of a young rider, this time in Victoria; US President Donald Trump won't be getting his wish, after ABC confirmed it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension; One Nation defector Barnaby Joyce has defended his new party leader's history of inflammatory racial rhetoric while avoiding questions about her widely condemned burqa-wearing stunt; Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have sold a stake in their Welsh football team Wrexham to a US investment firm Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s starts tomorrow, but two determined teenagers are taking their objection all the way to the High Court. Backed by the Digital Freedom Project, Noah Jones and Macy Neyland argue the ban is partly unconstitutional, restricting young people's ability to discuss public life. We speak with Noah and Macy about their legal fight, their alternatives to the ban, and what they believe is lost when teens are forced offline.And in headlines today, A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan overnight, prompting tsunami warnings and orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate; Seven years after Toyah Cordingley's body was discovered on an isolated beach, former nurse Rajwinder Singh has been found guilty of her murder; A historic apology will be delivered to Aboriginal people as Victoria recognises its past mistreatment of Aboriginal people; Aussies Jacob Elordi, Rose Byrne & Joel Edgerton all nominated for Golden Globes 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: Noah Jones & Macy Neyland, teens fronting the High Court social media ban challenge Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Joyce has confirmed he will join Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, following weeks of speculation; The NSW government will fight against a High Court challenge arguing Australia's social media ban is a breach of the Constitution; A firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while battling a bushfire threatening homes in NSW, as authorities warn the risk of dangerous fires is likely to linger for months; Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have gone Instagram official with their romance. 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.

Have you ever wondered how much Karl Stefanovic knows about the Sydney 2000 Olympics or if Leigh Sales could hold her own in pub trivia on The Simpsons? Gold Logie winner Tom Gleeson is hosting a special edition of Hard Quiz, pitting television royalty against each other in a battle for the Big Brass Mug. ABC’s Leigh Sales, Seven’s Larry Emdur, 10’s Angela Bishop and Nine’s Karl Stefanovic will face off in "Battle of the Networks" on Wednesday 17th December on ABC and streaming on ABC iview. The Quicky's Taylah Strano sat down with host and comedian Tom Gleeson for all the intel on the TV takedown of the year. And in headlines today, Storms and damaging winds will keep fire danger high across parts of Australia with 16 homes lost in NSW & 19 in Tasmania; The social media ban for Australians under 16 will kick in on Wednesday with the PM calling it a success while also admitting it won’t be perfect; Thomas Markle says he doesn't want to die estranged from his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex, after reports he had his leg amputated following surgery in the Philippines; Australian Margot Robbie understands the backlash to her and fellow Aussie Jacob Elordi's casting in Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights; The Wallaroos beat New Zealand to take out the title at the Cape Town 7s in South Africa; Aussie marathon runner Jessica Stenson finished 5th at a race in Spain, breaking the Australian record 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: Comedian Tom Gleeson Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is facing dangerous heat and fire conditions as a broad heatwave spreads across the country; The FBI has arrested a man, charging him with planting two pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol the night before the January 6, 2021, attack; Israel has been cleared to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia to withdraw; Actress Halle Berry has spoken out on women’s health, criticising California Governor Gavin Newsom for rejecting related legislation; Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year has the internet shook. 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.