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Barnaby Joyce has confirmed he will join Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, following weeks of speculation; The NSW government will fight against a High Court challenge arguing Australia's social media ban is a breach of the Constitution; A firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while battling a bushfire threatening homes in NSW, as authorities warn the risk of dangerous fires is likely to linger for months; Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have gone Instagram official with their romance. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Australia is facing dangerous heat and fire conditions as a broad heatwave spreads across the country; The FBI has arrested a man, charging him with planting two pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol the night before the January 6, 2021, attack; Israel has been cleared to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia to withdraw; Actress Halle Berry has spoken out on women’s health, criticising California Governor Gavin Newsom for rejecting related legislation; Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year has the internet shook. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here, so just how do Aussies stack up against global superstars? We'll speak to the local group coming out on top for a third year in a row. Plus, our reporter has gone deep into the delicate underbelly of kinks, and uncovered a new stronghold for women (literally). Welcome to the world of... handys. And in headlines today, A group of high profile men will gather in Melbourne today to talk about how they can encourage men to recognise the role they play in preventing violence against women; Australia's social media ban for under-16s will take effect on December 10 after an attempt to halt the restrictions was pushed back; Israeli authorities have now formally identified the remains handed to them from Hamas leaving just one hostage whose body remains in Gaza; Prince Harry has made jokes at the US President’s expense on the Stephen Colbert Show THE END BITS Read more from Annaliese's handy investigation here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: John Pearce, The Purple Wiggle Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Lifestyle Producer Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne detectives have issued 83 additional charges against alleged childcare paedophile Joshua Dale Brown - bringing the total number of offences he faces to 156; The Victorian government has approved more than $4 billion in cuts to the state's public service following a long-awaited independent review, aiming to rein in its ballooning wage bill and debt; 14 photos and videos of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in the US Virgin Islands have been publicly released by Democrats in the House Oversight Committee; The doctor who illegally supplied Friends star Matthew Perry with Ketamine, the drug that caused the actor’s fatal overdose in 2023, has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison; and Spotify's annual data dump also revealed a sobering trend for the Australian music scene, indicating a reluctance among local listeners to embrace new homegrown talent. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 70,000 as a fragile ceasefire holds on paper while strikes continue. We give you the latest updates on the International Stabilisation Force gearing up to enter the zone, and why Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial. Plus, with the social media ban just days away, Communications Minister Anika Wells confirms the crackdown is about cultural change, busts the myth that we must hand over their passports to stay online, and reveals how the e-Safety Commissioner will actually check the ban is working. And in headlines today, Brittany Higgins says she can "breathe again" after Bruce Lehrmann lost his appeal against a defamation decision that found he raped her; With Meta set to begin deactivating accounts held by Australians under the age of 16 from today, the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman says they are set for a wave of complaints they have no power to resolve; The Brisbane Olympic vision has been revealed - "Believe. Belong. Become. Brisbane 2032"; Singer Jessie J says she just saw a mum who's gone through cancer when she broke royal protocol and hugged the Princess of Wales THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Dr Jessica Genauer, International Relations expert, Flinders University Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disgraced former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lost his bid to overturn a court finding that he probably raped his colleague Brittany Higgins in Parliament House; An internal review into the coalition's election loss has pinned some blame on US President Donald Trump for turning voters away from Peter Dutton; A study by the University of South Australia has found the fastest growing cohort of people using long term antidepressants are younger Aussies; YouTube has confirmed it will comply with Australia's world-first under-16s social media ban; Hugh Jackman has sent Oprah to Bill's in Sydney to try their renowned ricotta hotcakes 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.

Weight loss drugs have once again dominated health headlines.The World Health Organization has endorsed Ozempic-type drugs for long-term obesity treatment, while Australia's TGA has issues new safety alerts - so what's going on here? Plus, we dive into the contentious Oxford Word of the Year, and why it was some people raging... literally. And in headlines today, A suppression order has been lifted allowing reporting on the dark history of Greg Lynn; Disgraced former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann will learn today whether a an appeal to overturn a court ruling he probably raped colleague Brittany Higgins is successful; Palestinian militant group Hamas says it is handing over the remains of one of the two last hostage bodies still in the Gaza Strip; The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace in a 1.25 billion euro ($A2.21 billion) deal; Miley Cyrus is engaged to musician Maxx Morando THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Dr Terri-Lynne South, Chair of RACGP Specific Interests Obesity ManagementMyf Warhurst, cultural commentator & host of The Moment podcast Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A scathing report into government board appointments has found a lack of transparency and integrity are eroding trust in government; A landmark class action by a group of women who allege systemic sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination within the Australian Defence Force has made its way to the courtroom; New research has found the more violent porn Australian men watch, the more likely they are to perpetuate sexual violence; The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt is set to make her Broadway debut with a coveted role in Chicago next year. 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.

With the deadline to boot under 16 accounts from social media just a week away and as platforms scramble to implement "robust age-assurance," cyber security experts warn that the demand for age verification creates a scammer's dream. Plus, if not TikTok and Instagram... where are the teens heading online for the socials fix? And in headlines today, A safety warning has been issued by the national medicines regulator over popular drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity; Hong Kong authorities have now arrested 13 people for suspected manslaughter in a probe into the city's deadliest fire in decades; Indonesia's president has told survivors of devastating floods that help is arriving to those in need as Asian governments scale up their responses to a disaster that has left more than 1000 dead across three countries; Oxford University Press has named "rage bait'' as its word of the year THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Cam Wilson, Associate Editor at Crikey Associate Professor Hassan Asghar, Cybersecurity Expert at Macquarie University Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smart cars with internet access being used by perpetrators in domestic violence situations; A satanic, child sex abuse material ring has been busted by police; A truck driver has been jailed for more than 12 years after crashing into a school bus in 2022; Younger Australians are more likely to report suicidal thoughts than older generations; Fans think Ed Sheeran’s latest album ‘Play’ points to marital woes. 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.

As Schoolies enters its second week around the country, another crowd is ramping up the celebrations. They’re older, wiser and definitely richer. Welcome to the Moolies! The mums of school leavers who take idyllic trips at the same time as schoolies. While mums of schoolies isn’t exactly new, it’s on the rise and back in the headlines fuelled by mums embracing a new era and hotels and tourism groups identifying a cashed-up crowd ready to party. And in headlines today, Jetstar flights cancelled over software upgrade & passport processing issue caused delays in Melb and Syd; The final 5% of the federal government's 15 per cent pay rise package will hit early childhood educators' bank accounts from today; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel's president to grant him a pardon; More than one thousand people have turned out to pay tribute to the victims of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in more than 75 years; Nicole Kidman has spent her first Thanksgiving without Keith Urban doing a charity run; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, made history on the weekend becoming the first PM to get married while in office BLACK FRIDAY DEAL $21 off - Mamamia’s massive Black Friday Deal.Get an all access pass to Mamamia for just $48. Enjoy $21 off a yearly subscription, ends 1 December 2025! Discount code link: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=quickyf&utm_content=black-friday&code=QUICKYBF 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: Ilaria Brophy & Claire Murphy Guests: Sydney mum-of-four Sascha Durdevic Real Housewives of Sydney star Krissy Marsh Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump says National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom has died after being shot in Washington DC on Wednesday; Firefighters in Hong Kong are battling for a second day to contain a deadly blaze at the Wang Fuk Court high-rise complex, where the death toll has climbed to 94; A Sydney police sergeant has been found guilty of dangerous driving causing the death of 16-year-old Indigenous teen Jai Kalani Wright; A world-first Australian clinical trial has found that the antidepressant sertraline can significantly reduce domestic violence reoffending among impulsive men; The AFLW grand final is set for Saturday, November 29, as North Melbourne and Brisbane face off for the third consecutive 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.

December is on the other side of this weekend and there have been many stories making us a little anxious this week, so today, due to regular demand in the DMs and on our email, we’re bringing you another edition of The Quicky Good News Week. From the Aussie man with possibly the greenest of green flags, to a goodbye and “don’t come back” to a certain cancer, we’re going to take you through the great things that have happened across the globe in the last 7 days. And in headlines today, the death toll from a blaze at a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong has risen to 83; State Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan has ruled that the murder of Sydney water polo coach Lilie James reflects a “devastating pattern” of violence against women; Australian shoppers and retailers are leaning heavily on technology this Black Friday, but scammers are too; Actor Sophie Turner has signed an open letter urging the U.K. House of Lords to reject the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, warning it could put people with eating disorders at risk. BLACK FRIDAY DEAL $21 off - Mamamia’s massive Black Friday Deal.Get an all access pass to Mamamia for just $48. Enjoy $21 off a yearly subscription, ends 1 December 2025! Discount code link: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=quickyf&utm_content=black-friday&code=QUICKYBF 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: Claire Murphy & Tahli Blackman Guest: Ilaria Brophy Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Joyce has announced he is resigning from the National Party after more than 30 years as a member; Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot in the U.S. today, just blocks from the White House; A large fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has killed at least 44 people, including a firefighter, and left 279 residents missing; Police are seeking the mother of a newborn baby found outside a fire station in Canberra’s South; A woman in her 20s has been killed and a man seriously injured in a shark attack at Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay National Park; Robert Irwin is celebrating his win on Dancing with the Stars, but says his body still needs time to recover after a rib injury. 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.

It's tempting to take to social media to air your issue with your ex. It's also fun to post pics of the girls trip you took post separation, but did you know those two things can impact your divorce? We speak to a divorce lawyer about the rules of engagement when it comes to splitting up and your social media presence. And in headlines today, A man has been killed by a falling tree during surging storms that left tens of thousands of people without power across NSW; 2 years after her murder, the state coroner will deliver her findings in the death of water polo coach Lilie James and the man who killed her; Some experts now believe the Reserve Bank is more likely to hike rates next than cut them, after a "concerning" inflation reading; Robert Irwin has won US Dancing With the Stars, a decade after his older sister Bindi took out the US competition 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: Breanna Farrell Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities have raised bushfire alerts to their highest level in over two years, forecasting soaring temperatures and damaging winds across New South Wales; Optus is currently probing another major outage affecting emergency services calls for over 14,000 customers in Melbourne; Joan Templeman, the wife of British billionaire Sir Richard Branson and his partner of almost 50 years, has died at the age of 80; A new study has revealed voters considered the Labor party to be better economic managers than the Coalition; And Stranger Things fans, listen up - Creators of the show have shared ten key points for fans to keep in mind ahead of the final season. 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.

Senator Fatima Payman remembers the first time Pauline Hanson pulled her burqa stunt in 2017. She was visiting her Dad in hospital and was told to 'piss off back where she came from'. She tells us how stunts like we saw this week in the senate, have real world implications how there needs to be more accountability in politics and the importance of supporting marginalised communities, particularly in the face of rising Islamophobia. But while she's dealing with the fallout from Hanson's burqa stunt 2.0, she also loves how the Australian community has rallied around her in support, the ultimate in 'mateship.' And in headlines today, A luxury wilderness resort that took a direct hit from tropical cyclone Fina has been partially destroyed, but two caretakers sheltering in an underground bunker escaped unharmed; The coroner has heard how a young, inexperienced ground crew member gave the thumbs up for takeoff less than a minute before a 2023 fatal mid air helicopter collision; French police have arrested four more people in connection to the Louvre jewel heist last month; Just weeks after denying rumours that she had died, Hollywood royalty Bridgette Bardot has been rushed to hospital in France THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Fina is expected to ease on Tuesday after downing trees and cutting power to thousands across the Northern Territory; The Trump administration has told diplomats at its embassy in Canberra to begin collecting data and reporting on migrant-related crime and human rights abuses; Ukraine has amended the United States’ “peace plan” for the region, removing several of Russia’s demand; Despite being widely panned, and scoring just 3 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, TV series All’s Fair has been renewed for season two 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.

Peter Malinauskas, the Premier of South Australia, was the politician who got the ball rolling on the Australian under 16 social media ban. Today he discusses the dual nature of social media's impact on children, and weighing the benefits of healthy relationships against the risks of reliance on social media for information, particularly for vulnerable groups like the LGBTIQ community. eSafety Commission Resources Meet the Australian teen influencers with thousands of followers. In December, they'll lose it all 'Social media has given our family so many opportunities. Australia's ban could take it all away.' And in headlines today, Controversial One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been labelled a "racist" and suspended from the Senate after wearing a burqa into the chamber for a second time; BoM CEO revealed the website redesign budget was approved by the Turnbull government and was for much more than the just the site overhaul; The bravery of the police officer who ended the deadly Bondi Westfield attack is expected to receive acclaim today as the inquest into the tragedy draws to a close; A woman in Thailand has shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation 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: Claire Murphy Guest: SA Premier Peter Malinauskas Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snapchat will begin notifying users believed to be under the age of 16 ahead of the December 10 social media ban; Far-north WA residents are bracing as Cyclone Fina begins to impact the Northeast Kimberley Coast; The Bureau of Meteorology is under pressure after revealing $96.5 million cost of new website; The Australian man who jumped on the red carpet and grabbed Ariana Grande at the Asian premiere of 'Wicked: For Good' has been deported and banned from Singapore. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ilaria Brophy Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As "silly season" begins, we unpack the dreaded next-day hangxiety... you know, the emotional aftershock of regret, self-doubt, and shame that crashes harder for some than others. We explain the science, who gets hit the hardest and, maybe most importantly, how to cope with it. And in headlines today, Labor will spend this last sitting week of parliament attempting to push through environmental reforms but Environment Minister Murray Watts says the coalition's internal issues are making it tough; The days of peeing on a stick to find out if you’re expecting may be over with the introduction of the first ever saliva test for pregnancy; 50 school students who were abducted last week in Nigeria have managed to escape leaving 253 children and 12 teachers still held hostage; Pressure is increasing for the former prince Andrew to give evidence to a US congressional committee investigating the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; Officials from Europe, the United States and Ukraine are gathering in Geneva to discuss a draft plan presented by Washington to end the Ukraine war; Just a year after part one brought droves of audiences to movie theatres around the world, even more people bought opening weekend tickets to see the epic conclusion to the Wicked movies, Wicked: For Good 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 Blair Aitken, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some changes on the way for those flying with some of Australia’s biggest airlines - as they move to ban the use of portable power banks; Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro has hailed Mary Fowler as "courageous" and "amazing" for going public with alleged racism she received playing for a French football club; US President Donald Trump's plan for ending the war in Ukraine would cede territory to Russia and limit the size of Kyiv's military, according to a draft proposal obtained by The Associated Press; The first cyclone of the season is set to intensify as it approaches northern Australia, prompting a warning for Top End residents to prepare for destructive winds; Live-streaming platform Twitch has become the latest site to be included in the looming social media ban for under-16s; A Frida Khalo self-portrait has reached the top sale price for a work by any female artist at auction. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since Hannah Clarke and her three children were murdered in 2020, 431 women have been killed in Australia. But when it comes to Domestic & Family Violence, there are systems in place that should protect people are maybe failing. Following a two year investigation, journalist Ben Smee has been unpacking just how we tackle DV and where the institutions might be coming up short. And in headlines today, Ukraine and Russia have carried out another exchange of soldiers’ bodies; Kellie Sloane is set to become the new NSW Liberal leader after Mark Speakman resigned under pressure; A public inquiry has delivered an assessment of the UK’s response to COVID-19, finding former PM Boris Johnson oversaw a toxic, chaotic and slow system; Colleen Hoover says she is now “embarrassed” to be associated with her bestselling novel It Ends With Us following the legal drama between the film’s stars. THE END BITS Read Ben's Broken Trust series 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: Ben Smee, Guardian Journalist Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has signed a law requiring the Justice Department to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days; Police are hunting a man who stole a car with a sleeping baby inside from a supermarket car park east of Melbourne; At least 25 Palestinians have been killed in four Israeli air strikes in a part of the Gaza Strip under Hamas control since a shaky ceasefire took effect in October; The head of the Louvre Museum says new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems will be installed at the Paris landmark after last month's crown jewels heist; Sam Kerr has been left out of Chelsea's Champions League clash against Barcelona. 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.

Sorry, women are putting what on their faces? Welcome to the most bizarre beauty trend of the year... menstrual masking. Plus, as 2025 draws to a close the word overlords (dictionaries) have started to unveil the word of the year picks. And in headlines today, META has started sending warning messages to anyone holding an account under the age of 16 they have 2 weeks to download or delete data; Melbourne's hard rockers Amyl and The Sniffers took home four ARIA awards; Nineteen people have been killed in a heavy Russian missile and drone attack that struck an apartment building in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil; Meghan the Duchess of Sussex has dropped the trailer for her Netflix Christmas special, with a personal note from Archie and Lilibet THE END BITS Listen to our episode on smart tampons 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: Dipa Kamdar, Pharmacist Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Congress has voted nearly unanimously to force the release of all unclassified Justice Department files, related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; Tropical Cyclone Fina has officially formed off the Northern Territory's Top End coast, intensifying overnight from a tropical low; A 25-year-old woman has died after a suspected mass poisoning at the Clandestino Hostel in Canggu, Bali; The World Health Organisation is set to reduce its global workforce by nearly a quarter, by June 2026 as it implements major reforms following the announced departure of its largest donor, the United States; Magda Szubanski, the beloved star of Kath & Kim, is reportedly maintaining her trademark humour and upbeat spirit six months after being diagnosed with aggressive Stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Christmas shopping underway, new research reveals a hidden danger in affordable toys sold online. We speak with CHOICE's Director of Campaigns, Rosie Thomas, about the investigation and why world-first Australian safety standards—introduced in 2022—do not apply to online marketplaces selling other businesses' products. And in headlines today, Roblox will install age verification checks in three countries including Australia; The Victorian Liberals have left themselves just over 12 months to regroup after ditching Brad Battin as leader in favour of first-term MP Jess Wilson; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is applauding the UN approval of the Trump administration's blueprint to secure and govern Gaza; The LA County Sheriff's Department is investigating a new sexual battery allegation against Sean "Diddy" Combs 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: Rosie Thomas, CHOICE Director of Campaigns Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lachlan Young sentenced to 28 years' jail for murdering former partner, Hannah McGuire; A person died after their phone could not make calls to Triple Zero; Trump says he would sign to release the Epstein files; France's Louvre Museum has closed a gallery due to structural weakness; Former Prince Andrew has lost even more of his accolades; Danny Masterson, the former star of That '70s Show, is seeking to overturn his rape conviction. 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.

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.