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Jeweller Michael Hill Has Died Age 86

Jeweller Michael Hill has died aged 86; Australia could be hit with US tariffs of 15 to 20 per cent; 4 people killed in a Manhattan shooting; New research shows 10,000 steps a day may not be necessary; Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, is attempting to have her conviction for sex trafficking overturned. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20255 min

Gaza Is Starving, Here's What You Can Do To Help

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

Jul 28, 202521 min

Aid Deliveries Begin To Enter Gaza

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

Jul 28, 20253 min

Why Jet Lag Hits Harder Coming Home & Netflix’s Billion-Hour Viewing Report

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

Jul 27, 202514 min

Ghislaine Maxwell Prison Meeting Sparks Fresh Epstein Investigation

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

Jul 25, 20253 min

How Worried Should We Be About Data Breaches? & Why You Feel Younger Than You Are

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

Jul 24, 202517 min

Australian Cattle Producers Left Blindsided By Beef Ban Lift

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

Jul 24, 20254 min

Trump's Epstein Obsession & The $10 Billion Murdoch Lawsuit

Why is Donald Trump so obsessed with Jeffrey Epstein? In today's fresh Trumpdate, Amelia Lester unpacks the latest headlines around Trump; from the Epstein files to the axing of a beloved late night host, it's all up for discussion.  And in headlines today Doctor Salvador Plasencia, who was treating Friends star Matthew Perry in the lead up to his death has faced court, pleading guilty to supplying the star the deadly drug ketamine, that ended his life; Bryan Kohberger, the man who admitted to murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, has been handed four life sentences without parole; Australia has paid the US $A800 million in the second instalment under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, despite an ongoing formal review of the agreement by US President Donald Trump's administration; An international court says countries have an obligation to prevent harm from climate change and redress damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 202520 min

Labor’s New HECS Scheme Will Be Waved Through Parliament

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

Jul 23, 20255 min

Will The Latest Call To End Gaza's War Work?

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

Jul 22, 202519 min

Oasis Frontman Lashes Coldplay Over Exposed Affair

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

Jul 22, 20254 min

New MPs Sworn In & Labor's HECS Debt Promise: Your Auspol Update

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

Jul 21, 202514 min

Police Offer $500,000 Reward To Find Woman’s Killers

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

Jul 21, 20252 min

Can A New Baby Bonus Break Our Baby Recession?

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

Jul 20, 202519 min

Trump Explodes Over Epstein Report: “I’ll Sue His Ass Off”

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

Jul 18, 20253 min

Torres Strait vs The Commonwealth & The Verdict 4 Years In The Making

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

Jul 17, 202519 min

Focus Turns To Senior Pilot In Air India Crash Investigation

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

Jul 17, 20255 min

The Trust-Breaking Fashion Trend & The Outback Killer's Final Secret

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

Jul 16, 202518 min

Bradley John Murdoch Takes Secret About Peter Falconio's Body To His Grave

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

Jul 16, 20254 min

This Is What Your Body Does When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

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

Jul 15, 202515 min

More Childcare Centres Identified as Former Employers of Accused Child Abuser

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

Jul 15, 20255 min

Is Social Media... Over? & Australia's Highest-Paid Jobs

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

Jul 14, 202517 min

Gisèle Pelicot Receives France's Highest Honour

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

Jul 14, 20253 min

The Fake Clothing Stores Flooding Your Feed & Why Your Colleague Drives You Crazy

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

Jul 13, 202518 min

Missing WA Backpacker's Car Likely Became Bogged Before She Set Off On Foot

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

Jul 11, 20254 min

Why Celebs Are Suddenly Telling Us About Their Cosmetic Surgeries

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

Jul 10, 202515 min

Australian Government Unveils New Plans To Curb Antisemitism

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

Jul 10, 20254 min

Trump's New Tariff Threat To Australia & The Science Of Being Cool

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

Jul 9, 202519 min

Trump Threatens Australia's Booming Pharmaceutical Business

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

Jul 9, 20254 min

NAIDOC's Journey From Protest To Pride & Is This Cult Prophecy Vanishing Children?

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

Jul 8, 202514 min

Reserve Bank Keeps Rates On Hold

The prime minister has stressed that tariffs punish the country imposing them, as Donald Trump increased levies on exports from Australia's most important trade partners; Australia's Jewish community is pushing the federal government to set up a national task force to curb anti-Semitism; The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold in a move that will disappoint borrowers hoping for further mortgage relief; Pop star Jessie J's cancer has not spread following her recent mastectomy. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 8, 20254 min

Melbourne's Anti-Hate Taskforce & Inside Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

After a weekend of allegedly anti-Semitic attacks in Melbourne, the Victorian government is launching a new anti-hate taskforce... but what will it actually achieve? Plus, we explain Alligator Alcatraz, Trump's latest migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades that's surrounded by swampland, alligators and controversy. And in headlines today Erin Patterson has spent her first night in prison as a convicted murderer, now potentially facing spending the rest of her life behind bars; The findings of the inquest into the death of Aboriginal man Kumajayi Walker has been handed down, the coroner finding the officer who shot him was racist and that couldn't be ruled out as contributing to his death; The search continues for ten girls and a camp councillor after their camp site was hit by flash flooding in Texas; Qantas says they have been contacted by a hacker claiming they are behind the theft of millions of customers personal details THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Hear more about the origins of anti-semitism here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Dennis Altman, Vice Chancellor's Fellow and Professorial Fellow for the Institute for Human Security and Social Change at La Trobe University.Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7, 202516 min

BREAKING: Verdict Reached In Erin Patterson Mushroom Trial

Erin Patterson has learned her fate in her triple-murder trial; The findings of Australia's longest-running inquest have been handed down almost six years after a Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by police; Anthony Albanese's government has agreed to bolster aid by tens of millions to Fiji; A new anti-hate taskforce charged with tackling the "bigger picture" of anti-Semitism in Victoria will meet within days; President Donald Trump says the US is close to finalising several trade agreements in the coming days; King Charles has called on Britain to remember the "extraordinary courage and compassion" in the face of the horrors of the July 7 London bombings. 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.

Jul 7, 20256 min

Why We’re All Scared To Spend Money & The Post-Natal Rage No One Talks About

Do you get a sinking feeling every time you tap your card? Fear of spending money is hitting a new high, changing how we socialise, shop and make life decisions as cost of living pressures mount. Plus, having a baby should be one of the happiest times in a person's life... so what's with post-natal rage? And in headlines today, Elon Musk has announced a new political party, deepening his split with former ally President Donald Trump; A man has been charged over a fire at a Melbourne synagogue on Friday night; A woman in her 50s is in hospital after being seriously injured in a lion attack at a Queensland zoo over the weekend; Tributes are pouring in for Australian actor Julian McMahon, who has died of cancer at the age of 56. THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman Guests: Carly Dober, Psychologist & Policy Coordinator for Australian Association of Psychologists Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 202513 min

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Passes US House In Tight Vote

A childcare operator is urgently reviewing its records amid concerns that an accused child sex offender may have worked at centres longer than previously believed; Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” has passed the U.S. House of Representatives; A man in his 50s from northern New South Wales has died after contracting Australian bat lyssavirus; Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have ended their engagement and will now co-parent their daughter, Daisy Dove. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 4, 20253 min

Why The Diddy Verdict Doesn't Feel Satisfying & Can Maccas Fries Get Me Pregnant?

The verdict is in for crimes stacked against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. Despite being found guilty of some, but not all of his alleged crimes, not everyone is happy. We're unpacking the jury's decisions.   Plus, can eating McDonald's fries really help you get pregnant? We're debunking the biggest fertility myths and asking why we're so obsessed with old wives' tales. And in headlines today Former Royal Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald has criticised the governments who haven't fulfilled the 2015 recommendation to implement a national model for working with children checks after man was accused of sexually abusing children in daycare; Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Donald Trump that Moscow will not be backing down from achieving their goals in Ukraine; Catherine the Princess of Wales has explained how the time after cancer treatment can be a difficult time; Singer Lily Allen says not wanting to have a baby is reason enough to have an abortion THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here To learn more about pregnancy and women's health check out our podcast WELL  GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Sophie Newham, Principal Solicitor at Newham Legal Dr David Greening, IVF and Fertility Expert at City Fertility Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 3, 202521 min

Hunter Valley Bus Crash Driver Appeals His Sentence

A wedding bus driver impaired by an opioid during a horror crash that killed 10 and injured 25 people has appealed against his 32-year jail sentence; A US judge has denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' request for release from jail ahead of sentencing; A former criminology doctoral student has pleaded guilty to murdering four roommates in an Idaho college town in 2022; Qantas customers are finding out if their personal information was exposed in a cyber attack, as they are warned to be on high alert for scams. 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.

Jul 3, 20253 min

Diddy Guilty But Not On All Charges & How The Child Care Sector Is Reeling Following Child Sex Abuse Allegations

A Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with more than 70 sexual offences against babies and toddlers, sending shockwaves through the early childhood sector. As calls grow for more protection and safety protocols, we hear from the already small group of male educators, who are just concerned as parents.  And in headlines today Sean 'Diddy' Combs found guilty of prostitution-related offences but cleared of more serious charges; Hamas has suggested it's open to a ceasefire agreement with Israel but is stopping short of accepting the US-backed proposal over whether it will end the war; Kayne West has had his Australian visa cancelled over a controversial song referencing Adolf Hitler in which the singer claims to be a Nazi; Oasis have announced a 30th anniversary reissue of their album (What's The Story) Morning Glory? that will feature new unplugged versions of classic tracks THE END BITS Learn more by checking out Nick's support group 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 [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Nick Stephens, Early Childhood Educator Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 2, 202517 min

Diddy Trial: Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Charges

The jury at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial has reached a verdict on four of the five counts; Donald Trump said Israel has agreed to “the necessary conditions” to finalise a 60 day ceasefire in Gaza; QANTAS has experienced a significant data hack impacting six million customers; A third person has been charged over the disappearance and murder of teenager Pheobe Bishop. 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.

Jul 2, 20254 min

Do The Libs Need A Gender Quota? & An Update In The US Campus Killings

Does the Liberal party need a quota for women? The party faces a stark reality - just six women among 28 elected officials, we examine whether quotas are the answer to fixing the Liberal Party's gender problem.  Plus a major update in the case of the accused college share house murderer, which could see him avoid the death penalty.  And in headlines today More than 1300 incidents have been reported as heavy rainfall and strong winds lash the NSW coast; The US Senate has passed President Donald Trumps big tax and spending bill; US President Donald Trump has threatened to pull all of Elon Musks subsidies saying it would make him pack up and head back to South Africa; The jury in the Sean Diddy Combs sex trafficking trial has asked to review parts of Cassie Ventura's testimony; Managers at the British hospital where Lucy Letby murdered 7 infants have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Jess Wang, NewsWire Federal Politics Reporter Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 202516 min

Parents Notified Of Childcare Worker's 70 Abuse Charges

A 30 year old man has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students; A childcare worker has been charged with dozens of child sex offences, sparking a wider investigation into his roles at other centres; Prime Minister insists Australia is an important partner to the US, as he faces growing pressure to lock down an in-person meeting with US President Donald Trump; Beyonce was forced to stop one of her concerts in Texas when she almost fell out of a flying car. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 20254 min

The July 1 Changes You Need To Know & Why Your Adult Friendships Suck

Happy new financial year to all those who celebrate!  If you're not already busy preparing your tax return, take a listen for all the changes you need to be across in effect from today. Plus, if you've been wondering why adult friendships feel so much harder than they used to be, you're definitely not alone...  And in headlines today Emergency crews are on standby as a 'cyclogenesis' low pressure system threatens to bring heavy rain & destructive winds to the NSW coast; The Israeli military has acknowledged civilians have been harmed while trying to access aid in Gaza, saying instructions have been issued following lessons learned; The jury in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial have begun to deliberate a verdict; Prince William's charity polo event has split with a donor who was allegedly offering a private meeting with the Prince and Princess of Wales to solicit donations Read more about the Wednesday waffle here & adult friendships here THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Ailish Delaney, Mamamia News WriterAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 202512 min

Survivor Host Blindsided; Jonathan LaPaglia Dumped

The jury in Erin Patterson's mushroom murder trial have now been sent for deliberation; Former Greens MP Hannah Thomas , who was inured by police while protesting a company believed to be providing parts for the Israeli Defence Force, has been charged with resisting arrest; Police are still searching for part of the body of Julian Story, the boyfriend of former Beauty & The Geek star Tamika Chesser who has been accused of his murder; BUPA has admitted to wrongly rejecting thousands of hospital claims, agreeing to pay a $35 million fine; Cruise ships landing in the French Riviera city of Cannes will not be allowed into the harbour from 2026 if they have more than 1000 passengers; Jonathan LaPaglia has been blindsided, removed as host of Survivor: Australia 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: Claire MurphyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 20255 min

The Death Of The Dating App & Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Cortisol?

As less and less people turn to platforms like Tinder & Bumble, does this signal the death of the dating app?  Plus, your social feeds are probably flooded with videos about cortisol levels, "cortisol face," and miracle cures... but how much of this TikTok wellness trend is actually backed by science? And in headlines today The jury in alleged mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's trial will soon begin their deliberations with the judge to wrap up his directions today; Glastonbury act Bob Vylan may face police charges for leading an anti Israeli chant during their set on Saturday; US President Donald Trump says he has found a buyer for Tik Tok's American operations; Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanches have waved goodbye to Venice after finalising their wedding celebrations with a pyjama party Check out more from Dr Mariam on Well.  THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit www.fentonandfenton.com.au GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Dr Mariam, GP & Co-host of Well Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 202515 min

95-Year-Old Given 'No Chance' To Avoid Tasering By Cop

Anthony Albanese is pushing back on calls for Australia to lift its defence spending, despite mounting pressure from the US to do so; A court has heard a former police officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman gave her “no real chance” to avoid it; Australia’s media watchdog has rejected a push to allow more alcohol ads during times when children are likely to be watching TV; A-list celebrities are descending on Venice as billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez kick off a lavish, three-day wedding celebration. 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.

Jun 27, 20253 min

What To Do With Your Sunscreen Now & The Rise Of AI Therapy

After Choice's bombshell sunscreen testing revealed some of our fave products don't meet their SPF claims, we examine what this means for the bottle in your bathroom cabinet. Plus, more people are turning to ChatGPT for therapy sessions... but is AI actually equipped to handle our mental health? And in headlines today, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei says Iran struck a US base in Qatar and warned of further attacks if provoked; Closing arguments are underway in the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs; Prosecutors will appeal the sentence of former Senior Constable Kristian James Samuel White; Singer Jessie J has revealed that her breast cancer is “all gone” following surgery earlier this week. THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit www.fentonandfenton.com.au GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman Guests: Annaliese Todd, Mamamia lifestyle writer Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 202514 min

Katy and Orlando Split Rumours and Australia Holds Firm on Defence Spending

Australia is holding firm on its defence spending strategy; A former Western Sydney University student is facing a slew of hacking and fraud charges after allegedly compromising the institution’s systems; A US judge has delivered a partial victory to Meta Platforms in a lawsuit brought by authors over the use of their copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence system; Prince Joachim of Denmark has opened up about his family's new life in the United States; and Pop superstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have reportedly split. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 20254 min

Trump's Blunt Take On The Ceasefire & The Death Of The Dining Table

As a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding, Donald Trump didn't hold back his colourful thoughts on the situation. Plus, what's actually on your dining table right now? If it's covered in laundry and junk mail rather than family dinners, you're definitely not alone...  And in headlines today Aussies stuck in Israel and Iran when war broke out are now able to head home; Experts are predicting a rate cut in July after inflation numbers came in lower than expected; US President Donald Trump has been called 'daddy' at a NATO summit for his role in negotiating the Iran Israel ceasefire as he meets with Ukraine's President to help fight Russia; Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have been spotted arriving in Venice ahead of their three day wedding festivaL THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Read more about the death of the dining table here Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit www.fentonandfenton.com.au GET IN TOUCHShare your story or feedback -> Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent Audio Producer: Tina MatlovBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 202516 min

Diddy Confirms He Won't Testify In New York Sex Trafficking Trial

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has told a judge that he will not testify at his sex trafficking trial; Journalist Antoinette Lattouf will be paid $70,000 in damages from the ABC for her unlawful dismissal; Victoria’s central east woke up to a 2.8 magnitude earthquake this morning; Choice data finds that Aldi is the best value Australian supermarket, but shopping around may yield better prices. 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: Tina MatolovBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 20254 min

The Fragile Ceasefire Between Israel & Iran Holds & Everything We Know About The Big Bezos Wedding Bash

Amazon founder Jef Bezos and fiancé Lauren Sanchez are tying the knot this weekend in a lavish ceremony and reception reportedly costing tens of millions of dollars. From the designer dress, to the guest swag bags, private jets and multiple parties (yes including a yacht based foam party), this is being predicted as the year's most expensive get together. We have all the details we know about this very private event.  And in headlines today US President Donald Trump drops the f bomb over Iran and Israel as he claims the ceasefire, which both sides have already violated, remains in place; The eSafety Commission is pushing for YouTube to be included in the social media ban for children under 16; Bruce Lehrmann has sought to halt a rape case against him, claiming that police "illegally obtained" his lawyers' phone calls; Arnold Schwarzenegger says the movie that made him the most money wasn't any in the Terminator franchise  NOTE: The voice of Lauren Sanchez was created using AI THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit www.fentonandfenton.com.au GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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.

Jun 24, 202510 min