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

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

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

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

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were our picture perfect idea of 'happily married'. So when their fairytale romance came crashing down, we find ourselves questioning whether love is even real If they didn't make it, how could we possibly achieve anything close to happily ever after? We speak to Mamamia's own Jess Clark about why we can't just throw away nearly 20 years of life together. And sunscreens are back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, more of them failing to live up to their SPF50+ claims, We find out what we need to do to make sure our skin is protected from harsh UV radiation. And in headlines today, Jane Goodall, the conservationist who spent her life researching chimpanzees, has died aged 91; Survivors of one of the deadly Bali bombing attacks have gathered for a beachside tribute, two decades on from the terrorist attack; The Global Sumud flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza says unidentified vessels approached some of its boats as it got closer to a zone where Israel has imposed a naval blockade; Chunk, a towering brown bear with a broken jaw, has swept the competition in the popular Fat Bear Week contest; Fresh off her catwalk debut at Paris Fashion Week, Matilda's superstar Mary Fowler has inked a new one year deal with her English club Manchester CityTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! 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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his government's new first-home buyer scheme, which kicked off today, rejecting claims it will push property prices even higher; The United States government is on the brink of a shutdown after a funding bill failed in the Senate, with President Donald Trump threatening "irreversible" actions if a deal isn't reached by midnight; A US judge has rejected hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs's bid to overturn his felony conviction on prostitution-related charges, paving the way for his sentencing this week; And American singer Teddy Swims has been officially confirmed as the headline act for Sunday's NRL Grand Final. 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.

A major shift in Australian healthcare will now allow registered nurses to prescribe medications after additional training, promising better access for all Australians and easing pressure on the GP shortage. Plus, we break down President Trump's sweeping new 20-point peace plan for Gaza, what's in the controversial proposal, and whether it stands any chance of bringing an end to the Israel-Hamas war. And in headlines today, A UN expert has advised that Australia needs to cut it’s defence agreement ties with Israel or risk being complicit in genocide; Mortgage-holders may have to wait longer for more interest rate relief after commentary from the reserve bank's board and governor Michele Bullock was more pessimistic about inflation than expected; US President Donald Trump and defence secretary Pete Hegseth have addressed a hastily convened crowd of the country’s top generals and admirals to tell them the age of 'woke' is over; Just a day after it was announced that Aussie stars Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were separating, Kidman has filed for divorceTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Dr Jessica Genauer, International Relations at Flinders UniversityAudio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban separate; Nurses are eligible to begin a new prescriptions training program; YouTube pays Trump the equivalent of an AUD $33 million settlement; Police are scaling back the search for fugitive Dezi Freeman; Search continues for missing 4yo in Yunta, SA; A Sydney teacher has been charged with multiple alleged sex offences; Matilda’s star Mary Fowler has walked the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donna Nelson, a respected Perth grandmother and community leader, has lost her appeal in Japan after being sentenced for drug smuggling, despite her claim she was the victim of a sophisticated online love scam. We sit down with two of her heartbroken daughters to uncover the story of how she was deceived into carrying two kilograms of meth and what life is like for her inside a Japanese jail. And in headlines today, US President Donald Trump has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this morning, Trump saying a peace deal for Gaza is very close; JK Rowling has hit back at Emma Watson as their feud over trans issues continues; The Utah trade school student charged with murdering right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk has made a brief court appearance, where his new legal defence team confirmed they will seek a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to a trial; Australia will be impacted by another of Donald Trump’s decisions with the US President saying he will impose a 100% tariff on all films produced overseasTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Kristal Hilare & Ashlee Charles Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optus has apologised for a second triple-zero outage in as many weeks; High-risk domestic violence offenders can be forced to inform police when they use dating apps under new protections for abuse survivors; Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly anxiously waiting to learn whether he will spend a second Christmas behind bars; The Super Bowl 2026 officially has its halftime performer - Bad Bunny. 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.

Welcome to Fat Bear Week; an annual online competition to find the chonkiest brown bears in Alaska's Katmai National Park. Plus, we explore "Life Dysmorphia," that feeling of secret misery when your life looks perfect on paper, but you still feel like you're falling short. And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese isn’t giving too much away what he will speak to Donald Trump about next month in Washington but there are reports the new 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals will be on the list; The PM is currently in the UK, having had lunch with King Charles at Balmoral and delivering a speech at UK Labour's annual conference in Liverpool, telling the audience it was critical for Australia and Britain to work closely together at a time of global uncertainty; US President Donald Trump has threatened to send troops into what he called war ravaged Portland Oregon saying it’s to protect immigration detention facilities from domestic terrorists; Three police officers who were fatally shot recently while on duty will be honoured by their law enforcement colleagues across Australia on National Police Remembrance Day today; Selena Gomez got hitched to her man Benny Blanco yesterday with some of her besties, including Taylor Swift watching onTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in London ahead of progressive leaders meeting; Experts warn urgent action is required as child vaccination rates drop; Lawyers for reality TV star Matt Wright are set to lodge appeals over a jury's finding that he tried to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash; A vote will be help to decide if Israeli broadcaster Kan will be expelled from next year’s Eurovision song contest. 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.

After a spike in accidental ingestions, we look at the growing concern over the use of melatonin in children and what parents need to know about the rules and risks of giving this regulated medicine at bedtime. Plus, we explore how cost-of-living pressures are forcing more Gen Z adults to live at home, leading to an unexpected, and unsexy, side effect on their dating and intimate lives. And in headlines today, An Australian grandmother convicted of drug smuggling has lost her appeal in a Japanese court despite her arguing she was a victim of an elaborate romance scam; Sean Diddy Comb’s lawyer has urged a judge to set aside the jury’s verdict finding him guilty of prostitution charges; There are calls for migraine sufferers to receive more attention with one in three Australian women living with the condition; Animated TV show South Park has aired its first episode after Jimmy Kimmel was suspended for comments around the murder of right wing activist Charlie Kirk, slamming FCC Chairman Brendan CarrTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Dr Danielle McMullen, President Australian Medical Association Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has distanced himself from US President Donald Trump's climate change claims during his first national address to the United Nations General Assembly; A woman has been accused of allegedly beating her daughter against a concrete wall for refusing to marry her cousin; Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound flotilla has allegedly been attacked by drones and blasted with ABBA music; Musicians Rhianna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed their third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers. 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.

It's often said that "when America sneezes, the world catches a cold," and never has that felt more true than now. We explore why Australians and those around the world are so utterly obsessed with US politics and the actions of President Donald Trump, and whether we can ever truly tune out from the American-ness. And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is spruiking Australia's world-first social media age ban during a jam-packed final day at the United Nations General Assembly; Australian opposition leader Sussan Ley has been accused of going rogue after it was revealed she had written to US Republicans vowing to reverse Labor’s pledge to support Palestinian statehood; The former CEO of the Wiggles has launched legal action against the company saying he believes he was dismissed without reasonable basis for complaining about blue Wiggle Anthony Field hiring his friends and family; Harry Potter and Little Women star Emma Watson has spoken publicly for the first time since she was banned from driving for 6 months for speedingTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Amelia LesterBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother Hakyung Lee, 42, found guilty of killing her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases; Australia's health minister rebukes the Trump government's worrying claims about paracetamol and autism; Westpac cuts 200 jobs; A man arrested for breaching Travis Kelce's private residence to serve Taylor Swift deposition papers. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Taylah StranoBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After US President Donald Trump and his Health Secretary RFJ Jnr announced that women shouldn't take Tylenol as it has been linked with increase in children being diagnosed with autism diagnosis, women all of a sudden had a new thing to be worried about. But when you look at the actual science these claims are made on, you'll feel much better, because the studies show that this in't the case. And in headlines today - The White House has confirmed that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington next month; In his speech at the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump has condemned moves by Western powers to recognise a Palestinian state; A meal and a drink at Sydney airport finally led to the arrest of the man known as the 'Night Stalker' or the 'Moore Park Rapist'; James Van Der Beek made a surprise virtual appearance at the Dawson's Creek reunion after having to drop out due to illness THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy Guest: Dr Scott White Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is unlikely to secure a one-on-one meeting with US President Donald Trump at the United Nations in New York this week; Australia’s top medical bodies are reassuring expectant mothers that paracetamol is safe; Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to television tonight, but his show won't be seen in dozens of US markets after a major broadcaster refused to air it; And if you’re heading to Hong Kong this week, you might need to rethink your plans. 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.

A dodgy firewall upgrade is reportedly behind an Optus outage that led to their customers across four states last week being unable to access the national emergency service triple-zero line. It's a story we're hearing more often - that an upgrade has taken out a major Telco or web service, leaving us stranded. But can you actually proof yourself in 2025? Plus find out why some think the world will end today as end-times event The Rapture is set to hit on 23rd September 2025. And in headlines today, Officials from the ABC in the US say they have reinstated Jimmy Kimmel and his late night show: the federal government has been accused of "failing Australians" by not implementing a Triple 0 custodian before the recent Optus outage; Investigators locked in a four-week manhunt for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman could soon face the prospect of having to "draw a line in the sand" as resource restraints and costs pile up; Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been dumped as patron from several children’s charities over an email she sent to Jeffrey EpsteinTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy Guest Host: Ilaria Brophy Guest: Trevor Long & Dr Anna Halafoff Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optus will be held accountable after a serious triple-zero outage; A man has been charged with murder, seven months after the body of a mother of two was found in a river; Aid workers on the frontline of conflict will be afforded fresh protections following a declaration by Australia at the United Nations; Donald Trump has called right-wing activist Charlie Kirk a "martyr for American freedom" at a memorial service; James Van Der Beek says he won't be attending the Dawson's Creek reunion charity event. 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.

Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel made comments in his opening monologue about the death of right wing activist Charlie Kirk and days later, his show was pulled from broadcast. In a country so proud of its constitution and freedom of speech, this seems to fly in the face of all they hold patriotically dear, but this isn't the first time America has shone a political spotlight on its entertainers. Today we investigate the long history of US politics and Hollywood colliding. And in headlines today, Australia, the UK and Canada have now formally recognised a Palestinian state, prompting a furious response from Israel; Israeli forces have blown up more residential buildings in Gaza City, killing at least 31 Palestinians and prompting many others to flee; As the fallout continues from the Optus outage - linked to four deaths - the telco's chief executive Stephen Rue offered a guarantee Optus would not let a similar thing happen again in the future; A memorial service for murdered right wing activist Charlie Kirk has been held in Phoenix today, with the US President Donald Trump expected to address the crowdTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy Producer - Ilaria Brophy Guest: John Barron - co-host of the ABC's Planet AmericaAudio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn raids have led to the arrest of seven young men and teenagers over the high-profile stabbing deaths of two children in Melbourne; Queensland has become the first Australian state to ban pill testing, with medical experts warning the move could cost lives; Israeli tanks have advanced along two gateways to the centre of Gaza City while internet and phone lines were cut off for several hours, signalling a potential escalation in ground operations; The reactions to Jimmy Kimmel's broadcast suspension have varied from celebration to calls to stand for freedom of speech 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: Taylah Strano Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. President Donald Trump continues his historic second state visit to the UK amid unprecedented pomp, intense security and protests as King Charles and other royals welcomed him. The UK laid on what it said was the largest military ceremonial welcome for a state visit in living memory and Trump, an overt royal fan, has made little secret of his delight at being not just the first US leader but the first elected politician to be invited for two state visits. And have you heard about the Dead Internet Theory? OpenAI boss Sam Altman is starting to think it might actually be real. And in news headlines today, Despite hundreds of recorded instances, the new domestic violence offence of coercive control has only resulted in a handful of charges since it was first criminalised; According to court documents, Controversial radio host Alan Jones didn't confine his alleged sexual abuse to behind closed doors, allegedly assaulting his victims in public; Brittany Higgins is appealing elements of her costly defamation battle loss to her former boss Linda Reynolds; American pop princess Chappell Roan will headline the Laneway Festival with a six-date tour Down UnderTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy & Ilaria Brophy Guests: Amelia Lester and Mark Pesce Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Kimmel's late night show has been cancelled after a controversial segment on Charlie Kirk; The ABC has been barred from attending Donald Trump's press conference near London; Jerry Greenfield departs Ben & Jerry's after dispute with parent company; A man has been charged with murder after bones were found during a search for a woman who vanished more than 20 years ago. 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.

A new report from a United Nations commission has concluded that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, breaching the 1948 Convention. Plus, headlines suggests there's a sweet spot for how much money we need to be happy, but is that really true? And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the delay in signing the "crocodile" defence treaty with PNG has "no downside", brushing aside claims it's an embarrassment for Australia; Donald Trump has kicked off his historic second state visit to the UK amid unprecedented pomp, intense security and protests as King Charles and other royals welcomed the US President; Christian Breuckner, a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of toddler Madeleine McCann, has been released from a German prison after serving a seven-year sentence for an unrelated sex crime; Netflix's animated musical KPop Demon Hunters has become the first film on the platform to surpass 300 million viewsTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report from the United Nations Commission of Inquiry found Israel has committed genocide in Gaza; Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter; Vogue’s new editor Chloe Malle has come under fire for her fashion sense; Images of Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto windsor castle by protesters. 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.

After many, many questions on just how Australia's word-first social media ban for under-16s will work, the Albanese Government has released new guidelines for how tech companies will need to comply. Plus, from birth charts to Etsy witches for hire, have we all gone a little woo woo? Or is this how we're now dealing with everything 2025 has to throw at us? And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the defence treaty with Papua New Guinea will bring the relationship with Australia's closest neighbour even closer; US President Donald Trump has indicated he is set to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese while scolding an Australian journalist at the White House; Former Australian radio host Alan Jones has been charged with nine more counts of indecent assault bringing the total number of charges the 84 year old now faces to 44; A New York judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione over the December 2024 killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson; Legendary Hollywood actor and director Robert Redford has died at his home in Utah aged 89THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Micah Goldwater, Associate Professor University of Sydney Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The parent company of Rebel Sport and Supercheap Auto, Super Retail Group, has fired its chief executive Anthony Heraghty over a workplace relationship; New figures from the state's crime bureau reveal a staggering spike in alcohol theft across New South Wales, with incidents more than doubling in a decade; Top officials in the Trump administration are vowing a major crackdown on left-leaning groups, claiming it's necessary to honour the memory of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk; and Pop superstar Demi Lovato has officially announced her ninth studio album, revealing it will be titled "It's Not That Deep." 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.

The assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk has intensified fears of political violence in the US, but it's not the only major story out of Trump's America. We look at the latest legal battles facing the administration, including the ongoing fight over immigration, a new Supreme Court challenge to same-sex marriage, and whether the courts are the last line of defence in a deeply divided country. And in headlines today, Utah Governor Spencer Cox says Tyler Robinson, the man arrested over the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is not co-operating with authorities; The guidelines for social media platforms to comply with the age restriction laws will be released by Communications Minister Anika Wells and e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant today; US officials say The United States and China have reached a framework agreement to switch TikTok to US-controlled ownership; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he did not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders "wherever they are"; The staff at Windsor castle are preparing to welcome US President Donald Trump for his second state visit to the UK this weekTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ Bank has agreed to pay a $240 million penalty to settle four investigations into years of widespread unconscionable conduct; Australians have been warned of skyrocketing heat-related deaths and plummeting property values from global warming; The town at the centre of Australia's biggest manhunt is preparing to return to a sense of normalcy, as police lift movement restrictions around the area; Senior Liberals admit the party has a mountain to climb to win back voters, after the coalition plunged to its worst-ever primary vote in Newspoll history; The Pitt has claimed the top gong of outstanding drama series at Hollywood’s Emmy Awards, while outstanding comedy went to The Studio. 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.

As Australia's social media ban for teens approaches, we reveal how online predators continue to find vulnerable children on other apps and platforms. We speak to an expert from the Australian Federal Police to go inside their strategies to catch offenders and share the key warning signs every parent needs to know to keep their kids safe. And in headlines today, parents are being urged to talk to their kids about online safety after nine people were charged with more than 30 child exploitation offences during a two-week blitz in NSW; Utah trade school student Tyler Robinson, who has been arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, will be charged this week; After being sidelined for 20 months due to injury, Matilda's captain Sam Kerr has returned in style, scoring her 100th goal for her English club Chelsea; Hollywood Director Woody Allen has given a glowing account of the time he spent with disgraced financier and child abuser Jeffrey Epstein saying he "couldn't have been nicer" THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Ailish Delaney Guest: Raffaella Ciccarelli, Mamamia Weekend & News Editor Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Footage and images of a suspected gunman have been released in relation to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk; Healthcare professionals are calling for nationwide rules that would allow GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD to help avoid high costs and delays for patients and families; In a big win for players, Netball Australia and the player’s association have locked in a three-year collective player agreement; And Mariah Carey is headed to the Amazon Rainforest as part of a concert to raise awareness of rainforest protection. 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: Taylah Strano Audio Production: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we talk about menopause, we often leave out the stories of women in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing it prematurely. We speak to a young woman whose breast cancer treatment triggered early menopause and unpack why this medical anomaly is so difficult to navigate. Plus, your favourite matcha latte could be messing with your health... WATCH: Wellfemme's Premature Ovarian Insufficiency webinar And in headlines today, US investigators say they have found a bolt-action rifle they believe was used to kill conservative activist Charlie Kirk; Divisions in the Liberal Party threaten to haunt Sussan Ley's fledging leadership, as colleagues raise questions about her handling of the demotion of a firebrand senator; An inquiry has found state efforts to play down the presence of "forever chemicals" in a major city's drinking water supply were made without a proper testing regime; The man who killed John Lennon outside the former Beatle's Manhattan apartment building in 1980 has been denied parole for a 14th time.THE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Ailish Delaney Guest: Jess Westcott Dr Katie Teagle, Founder & Director Wellfemme Menopausal Telehealth ClinicAudio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has described the shooting death of Charlie Kirk as 'A dark moment for America'; 18 year old Brisbane man faces court charged with terrorism offences; Energy companies will have to warn customers if they’re paying too much from next year; The Communications Watchdog has found Marty Sheargold's radio show breached decency rules; Australian women urged to do at-home STI test. 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: Sasha Tannock Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has carried out a strike in Doha, targeting a building it claims housed Hamas' political leadership, but the move is being condemned as a violation of international law by multiple world leaders. We break down the fallout of this shocking escalation, its impact on stalled ceasefire talks, and what it means for the future of the Gaza conflict. And in headlines today Prince Harry has had tea with his dad King Charles at their first face to face meeting in 19 months; As the manhunt for Dezi Freeman enters its 17th day, authorities are hoping a $1 million reward and the offer of protection against prosecution for anyone who may have helped the fugitive could lead them to a breakthrough arrest; Just days after launching air strikes reportedly targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, Israel has also struck the Yemeni capital Sanaa and the northern province of al-Jawf; Liberal leader Sussan Ley has asked Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to step down from her coalition portfolios after the senator claimed the Labor government was bringing in more Indian migrants to bolster its vote; Former Aussie tennis great Lleyton Hewitt has been allowed to captain Australia in this weekend's Davis Cup match in Sydney despite being hit with a fine and a ban for "offensive conduct" at a previous tie when he pushed a volunteer doping control official against a wall THE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States Supreme court has granted a hearing about Donald Trump’s tariff agenda; Australian banks continue to cut hundreds of jobs, with NAB ending 410 roles; A breakthrough in a Koala STD vaccine could offer new hope for a human version; A Ukrainian refugee was killed on a late-night train after fleeing her wartorn country; Police release images of the campsite where Tom Phillips hid his three children in the bush for four 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: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Brother is returning to its original Dreamworld house and live format, but as the social experiment gears up for its latest season, we're asking whether it's possible to protect contestants while still delivering on the drama. Plus, we break down what "forever chemicals" are, where they're hiding in your home, and the new Australian breakthrough that could finally help get rid of them. And in headlines today Israel's military has launched an attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, where the Palestinian militant group has its political base; Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce treaty legislation to parliament, paving the way for a formal agreement between the state's Indigenous people and the government; Brittany Higgins has been ordered to pay the bulk of her former boss's legal costs after losing a defamation case; Prince Harry will personally donate more than a million pounds to the BBC Children in Need charity, one of the largest individual sums publicly given by a member of the royal family THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Carly Dober, Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ has announced it will lay off thousands of employees as part of a significant restructure; The New South Wales government is introducing new tenancy laws to help domestic violence victims escape abusive living situations; Greta Thunberg’s Gaza Flotilla has reportedly been "firebombed" off the coast of North Africa; The decades-long saga over the Murdoch media empire has concluded, with Rupert Murdoch’s eldest son, Lachlan, now cemented as his successor; A federal appeals court has rejected Donald Trump's attempt to overturn a multimillion-dollar defamation verdict; And Australian football star Mary Fowler is set to make her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week. 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: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New crime data shows more than 40,000 victim-survivors of sexual assault were reported in the past year, the highest rate in over two decades. We break down what these alarming numbers mean for Australia, and why experts say this is just the tip of the iceberg. And in headlines today The three missing children of a fugitive in New Zealand, have been found after their father was shot and killed by police; The identity of a man dubbed the Moore Park rapist or Sydney’s Night Stalker has finally been revealed, more than 30 years after the attacks; The Australian eSafety commissioner has added 6 new codes to the Online Safety Act that will limit the ability of children to speak to AI chatbots; The man who was arrested last year for an alleged assassination attempt on then presidential candidate Donald Trump, has begun his trial; Actors Olivia Colman, Javier Bardem and Aimee Lou Wood are among more than 1300 film workers who have signed a pledge refusing to work with Israeli film institutions; A small group of family members, colleagues and close friends have attended a private funeral for legendary Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who died last week at the age of 91THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convicted mushroom killer Erin Patterson was handed her sentence today after being found guilty of murdering three of her ex's relatives and the attempted murder of another; A "super rare" fatal shark attack at a major metropolitan beach has added to questions around the efficacy of shark nets; A company that lets users create nude images of Australian kids could be fined millions of dollars if it doesn't clean up its act; Lady Gaga has won artist of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards. 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.

The sentencing of convicted mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is being broadcast live across the country. But it's not the first time TV cameras have been allowed in the courtroom. So how did Justice Beale arrive at this decision? And in headlines today The community in Melbourne’s outer northwest remains in fear with multiple perpetrators still on the run after the fatal knife attack of two young boys aged 15 and 12; Erin Patterson’s lawyers have urged justice Christopher Beale to show her mercy and give her a chance to be released back into the community, she will be sentenced today; Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson will be farewelled at a funeral at the Victoria Police Academy today; US President Donald Trump has posted an AI generated image of himself in the likeness of a character from the movie Apocalypse Now, but instead of the backdrop of Vietnam, it’s the Chicago skyline; Kristen Cabot, the woman at the centre of the Coldplay crowd cam incident that exposed her affair with her married colleague, has filed for divorce from her husband; Icon, Dame Julie Andrews has won an Emmy for her voice only performance as Lady Whisteldown in Bridgerton at the 77th Creative Arts Emmy Awards in LATHE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Sophie Newham, Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neo-Nazi group leader Thomas Sewell has been refused bail after allegedly attacking an Aboriginal protest site; The Israeli Army says it now controls 40 per cent of Gaza City; US President Donald Trump plans to rename Department of Defence to Department of War; Matilda’s skipper Sam Kerr will make her long awaited comeback to women’s football, named in the Chelsea side ahead of their Women’s super league opener; Exciting news for Bluey fans, Disney and BBC studios have given us a release date for the upcoming Bluey movie. 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: Taylah Strano Audio Production: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.