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The Epstein Files are back in the news... but what's new? From emails allegedly linking President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein's activities, to Bill Clinton's name being brought up again and even more division in camp MAGA, what do the latest document dumps tell us? Plus, in unrelated Trump news, he's suing the BBC... we'll explain. And in headlines today, Opposition leader Sussan Ley says she can guarantee that she will lead the coalition to the next federal election; Victorian Liberals could appoint their first female leader with a leadership spill predicted today; Confessed murderer Lachlan Young will learn his fate today after killing his former girlfriend Hannah McGuire; 7 time world champion Layne Beachley has been honoured for her efforts to improve women’s surfing with the Dawn Award THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Amelia Lester, Mamamia US Correspondent Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese talks Australia’s international trade ties; Police in NSW have charged 752 people in a four day crackdown on domestic violence; Data says young Australians are increasingly choosing not to cover up when in the sun; Both Kmart and Target have issued product safety recalls for several coloured sand products; Australian Paralympic gold medallist Paige Greco has died, aged 28. 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.

What motivates you? Money, power, regret... how about death? We dive into the science of death and deadlines and explore why some people find this thought intensely motivational while others descend into panic. And in headlines today, The coalition's new energy policy puts affordability ahead of emissions reduction; US House speaker says releasing Epstein files will put allegations Trump has something to do with it to rest; Paris Hilton claims she is self-made; Taylor Swift is flying to London to shoot her next music video. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Em Vernem, Mamamia Associate Editor Carly Dober, Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man accused of the DV murder of Molly Ticehurst has plead guilty; Oasis concertgoers are being told to monitor for symptoms after a case of measles was confirmed at a Sydney show; Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says her party is still committed to action on climate change, despite dumping net zero targets; Customers who attack or threaten shop and hospitality staff could face jail terms under a state government crackdown on retail crime; Actor Morgan Freeman has been taking legal action against those replicating his voice without permission. 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.

The Liberal Party has officially said farewell to net zero by 2050. Joined by Amy Remeikis, we're unpacking the decision, what it'll mean for the libs moving forward and how their leader, Sussan Ley, has lived to see another day at the head of the table. Plus, there's an urgent call to ban industrial trans fats from Australia's food supply over concerns of their links to cardiovascular issues. We're on the case about what trans fats actually are, why they're hidden and how Aussies can spot them at the supermarket. And in headlines today, Newly released congressional documents show Jeffrey Epstein called Donald Trump “borderline insane” in private emails before Epstein’s death; The family of murdered grandmother Vyleen White has slammed the 16-year maximum sentence for her 16-year-old killer; Reforms to improve safety in childcare and early education could be implemented nationwide by the end of the year; Psychiatrist Dr Daniela Vecchio has been named 2026 Australian of the Year for Western Australia for her work treating gaming addiction in young people. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman Guest: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute & Contributing Editor at The New Daily Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberals dump net zero by 2050: Victoria signs Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people; Neo-nazi granted bail; Fortune teller charged over alleged $70 million fraud; ‘Cannibal’ solar storm pummels Earth; Aurora lights up parts of Australia; 'The Devil Wears Prada' sequel drops first trailer. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should kids grow up behind bars? That's the reality facing offenders as young as 14 under Victoria's proposed changes to dealing with youth crime. But what do the experts say? And how does the rest of Australia deal with young offenders? Plus, we dive into the other major parental debate: the uproar over tweens and skincare, celebrity-backed kids' beauty brands, and why we're maybe focused on the wrong things in the bathroom cabinet. And in headlines today, The Liberals are preparing to unveil their new climate change and energy policy after a marathon meeting of MPs and senators in Canberra yesterday; A new batch of email correspondence from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, suggests that President Donald Trump knew about the abuse of his young victims' Another push to change South Australia’s abortion laws have been voted down in the Upper House; A crowd of 374 bagpipers in Melbourne's Federation Square have smashed a bagpiping world record in honour of Aussie band ACDC THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Dr Michelle Wong, Cosmetic Chemist Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former CFMEU boss John Setka has been arrested and charged over allegedly threatening and harassing emails sent to a union administrator; The Victorian government has announced a major crackdown on youth crime, proposing laws that could see children face life sentences for violent offences; Menulog has announced it will cease its Australian operations in two weeks, after nearly two decades in the country; In the midst of the long-awaited Oasis tour in Australia, frontman Liam Gallagher has taken to X to admit the band’s current tour “saved his life”. 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.

ICYMI: Victoria is all about tackle women's pain at the moment. In response to the landmark Bridging the Gender Pain Gap inquiry, Premier Jacinta Allan and her government have introduced a slate of measures to better support women and their reproductive health systems. So, while we've got the Premier on the show today, we're also looking at a number of other issues in the state. including the Australia-first Treaty with First Peoples and Melbourne's concerning crime rates. And in headlines today, Aussie actress Ruby Rose has hit out at Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney calling her a cretin and placing blame squarely on her shoulders for the lack of interest in her new movie; Former Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' bid to bankrupt her former staffer Brittney Higgins has hit a road block; The Tasmanian parliament will formally apologise to the families of people whose body parts were harvested during coronial autopsies were displayed at a University museum; Pictures of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday bash have now been deleted THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Jacinta Allan, Premier of Victoria Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A reputed rival to Sussan Ley is refusing to categorically rule out challenging the Liberal leadership, saying he isn't planning on it; Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC over the way a speech he made was edited in a documentary aired by the broadcaster; The Wiggles have admitted to selling a popular headband for kids without warning parents about the dangers of button batteries; Hungarian-British writer David Szalay has won this year's Booker Prize for fiction with his novel, Flesh. 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.

The Trump administration has quietly introduced new visa guidance that could see people with diabetes, obesity or other chronic illnesses stopped at the border. Plus, in breaking fashion news, skinny jeans are officially back for 2025, but with new, comfier rules. And in headlines today, US President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani and dozens of allies accused of backing the Republicans' efforts to overturn the 2020 election; Australia will pause at 11am today to mark the 107th anniversary of the armistice that ended fighting in World War I; Princess Anne spent the day in Melbourne yesterday, laying a wreath in honour of the police officers killed in Porepunkah; Robert Irwin has named a new arrival at Australia Zoo, a baby wallaby, after his Dancing With the Stars partner Witney Carson THE END BITS Check out Nothing To Wear 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 Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two female politicians have been set upon by extremists after criticising a prominent neo-Nazi rally that police concede was not the first approved gathering of the right-wing extremists; two BBC bosses have resigned, after the broadcaster was accused of misleading editing of a speech by Donald Trump; A coronial investigation is being reopened into the death of a Melbourne woman whose body was found in a creek in 2011; Taylor Momsen and Jim Carrey have reunited 25 years after How The Grinch Stole Christmas was released. 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.

Today marks what would have been the 30th birthday of Eurydice Dixon, the Melbourne comedian, daughter, and friend who was stalked, raped, and murdered in a city park seven years ago. Her murder, like those of Jill Meagher and Samantha Murphy, highlights the quiet fear shared amongst women across Australia. We remember Eurydice, share a message from her father on this difficult day, and call for a reckoning in policy and prevention to stop violence against women. And in headlines today, The Victorian government has announced a pilot of the "green whistle" inhaler for IUD insertions in response to the Australian first inquiry into women's pain; Israel has received the remains of a deceased hostage held in the Gaza Strip that Palestinian militant group Hamas says are of Hadar Goldin, a military officer killed in an ambush in the Gaza Strip during the 2014 Israel-Hamas war; The one-time biggest name in Australian talkback radio, John Laws, has died aged 90; Weeks after thieves made off with hundreds of millions of dollars worth of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, fedora man has finally been unveiled as 15 year old French boy Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, who simply loves dressing chic 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.

Liberal senator Sarah Henderson has refused to endorse opposition leader Sussan Ley, saying she is “losing support” amid falling polls and party infighting over climate policy; This year is on track to be the second or third warmest on record; Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie visited one of Ukraine’s most dangerous frontline cities; Carrie Bickmore has been named Victoria’s 2026 Australian of the Year. 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.

New York has shocked the political establishment by electing 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a self-described Democratic Socialist, as its 111th Mayor... but why do Aussies care? Plus, we wrap up the week in celebrity news, from Meghan Markle's return to acting to People's Sexiest Man Alive and the abysmal reviews for Kim Kardashian's new show. And in headlines today, Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as the powerful Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has said she will not run for re-election to Congress in 2026, ending a four-decade career of a progressive Democratic icon; Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince, has been sent a letter by US Democrats requesting he appear before a US congressional panel investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; France’s court of auditors found, before the October heist, the Louvre museum had prioritised buying new art pieces and improving the visitor experience over upgrading security; Dame Judi Dench has revealed that her eyesight has gotten so bad she can no longer watch TV or go to the theatre THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Amelia Lester, US Correspondant Chelsea Hui, Mamamia Entertainment Reporter Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public hospitals are under mounting pressure as demand for mental health care surges; The newly elected Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani has appointed an all-women transition team to guide his move into City Hall; Nick Kyrgios is eyeing a shock return to the Australian Open in January; Tom Brady has revealed that his pit bull, Junie, is actually a clone of his family’s previous dog. 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.

Chanté Joseph's viral Vogue article has sparked a global debate: why are women obscuring their partners online, sharing only a hand or a blurred face? We unpack the shifting script where public partnership can feel cringe, and how the new flex is independence. And in headlines today, The Victorian Supreme Court has released the documents relating to Erin Patterson’s murder conviction appeal revealing her team believes a substantial miscarriage of justice has occurred; An academic has warned the Liberal party that women are watching how they treat their leader as Sussan Ley continues to fight to keep her leadership position; French authorities have started proceedings to suspend online fast-fashion retailer Shein days after weapons and childlike sex dolls were found being sold on its site; US singer Jelly Roll has called out a Sydney store for poor treatment after he attempted to spend some down time from performing doing some retail therapy THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Chanté Joseph, Journalist Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least three people have died and eleven have been injured after a large cargo plane crashed and exploded during takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky; Israel has received the body of a hostage recovered in Gaza, which was transferred by Hamas via the Red Cross for identification; A major new study has found that children vaccinated against COVID-19 have half the risk of developing rare heart complications compared to those who get infected with the virus; A 19-year-old Mount Gambier woman who appeared in court charged with property damage for allegedly sticking googly eyes on the city’s controversial sculpture named “cast in blue”. 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.

Millions of Australians are set to receive hours of free solar electricity each day even without rooftop panels. Allow us to explain. Plus, we explore "Rose Jail," the new dating app hack being used to re-train app algorithms for better matches, and check in on a colleague's week-long experiment. And in headlines today, Arise, Sir David Beckham. King Charles officially knighted Beckham overnight for his services to sport and charity; ASIO director-general Mike Burgess has revealed that an assassination attempt on Australian soil is a real possibility as foreign governments have grown more willing to do harm; While authorities in France continue to search for the missing crown jewels stolen from the Louvre last month in Paris, a report has revealed a security system password was LOUVRE; Bridgerton and Wicked star Jonathon Bailey has been named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Lifestyle Producer Jess Clark, Mamamia's Managing Editor Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pregnant teenager Bella Culley has been released from jail; Viswashkumar Ramesh is struggling in the wake of the Air India plane crash; One million dollar reward announced to solve a two-decades-old murder case; Skipping breakfast or another meal while fasting does not slow down thinking skills, medical researchers say. 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 all know millions of people are using Ai like ChatGPT for mental health concerns... but is it equipped to deal with, and spot, potentially severe cases of mental health episodes? According to OpenAi, their new upgrade should do the trick, but experts aren't convinced. Plus, Black Friday sales have blown out to an entire month of sales so how do we know if we're getting a good deal? We share expert tips on how to effectively bargain hunt in the lead up to Christmas. And in headlines today, Convicted murderer Erin Patterson has filed her appeal documents with the court, but her lawyers have not revealed on what grounds they are appealing; A judge in the US has formally ended Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively after they missed a deadline to refile documents; The Liberals and Nationals could be breaking up again, after the Nationals decision to ditch their net zero emissions target by 2050; 32 year old Anthony Williams, accused of carrying out a mass stabbing on board a UK train, has been charged with 11 counts of attempted murder, including over a separate incident earlier the same day at a train station in east London; Jennifer Anniston has gone Instagram official with her new man, hypnotherapist, wellness coach and author Jim Curtis THE END BITS Check out This Is Why We Fight 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 Guest: Sarah Bays, Psychotherapist Amy Clark, Mamamia's Lifestyle Editor Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under-fire Optus executives have copped a parliamentary bashing for their response to a triple-zero outage linked to the deaths of three people; New research has found Australian women are working more and with better pay and job security than ever, but uneven sector pay and domestic workload remain stubborn barriers to equality; Support for the opposition has plummeted to a record low, as voter backing for embattled Liberal leader Sussan Ley nosedives; The Block's Dan and Dani Reilly are expecting their second child. 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.

King Charles has officially stripped his brother of his birthright title and kicked him out of the Royal Lodge. We look at how the posthumously released memoir by his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, forced the Palace's hand and what this almost-unprecedented move signals for the future of the Royal Family. And in headlines today, Former prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is due to be stripped of his last remaining military position as part of King Charles' decision to remove his brother from public life; Property prices have recorded the sharpest growth in more than two years, the government's first home buyers scheme reportedly igniting demand for entry-level homes; Police in the UK say a knife attack on a train which put 11 people in hospital was not a terrorist incident, adding that two men, both UK citizens, had been arrested; Russia has joined the United States in publicly backing away from the idea of face-to-face talks between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Victoria Arbiter, Royal Commentator Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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