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HEADLINES Federal Parliament is back and the economy is set to dominate Veterans gather to mark 25 years since Afghanistan Christa Pike released from hospital Endangered orangutans at further risk Judi Dench “loathes” being called a national treasure Plus, roughly 80% of people with autoimmune diseases are women, and many spend years searching for answers. Today, we’re looking into what these conditions are, why they overwhelmingly affect women, and what to do if your tests come back normal but you still don’t feel right. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now.…

HEADLINES Firmus Technologies cancels plans to list on ASX Adelaide University reveals scale of online sexual victimisation Pentagon announces execution to be live streamed Powderfinger reuniting after 16 year hiatus Melbourne bar one of 'World Best 50' Plus, the Weekly Debrief: Sam Wood was arrested on Saturday. We explain the charges he’s facing and what was said in his bail hearing. And in Spain, one eviction has sparked protests across the country. We look at the housing crisis behind them. If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) — the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. RizeUp Australia is Mamamia’s chosen charity partner, a nation-wide organisation that walks with victim-survivors of domestic and family violence to deliver practical, life-changing support. RizeUp supports women and families as they rebuild safety and stability after violence. Donate here to create…

HEADLINES Sam Wood to remain behind bars until late next month Government under pressure over ATO decision US executes man after failed Christa Pike execution The world isn't electrifying fast enough Australian Open's 1 Point Slam receives star power GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Producer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia…

Sam Wood has faced court over domestic violence charges in Queensland following his arrest on Saturday night. If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) — the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. RizeUp Australia is Mamamia’s chosen charity partner, a nation-wide organisation that walks with victim-survivors of domestic and family violence to deliver practical, life-changing support. RizeUp supports women and families as they rebuild safety and stability after violence. Donate here to create safe homes and new beginnings. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to…

HEADLINES Police officers to carry long-armed rifles in NSW More Australian pharmacies now stock the abortion pill after changes France to stop police using stun grenades at student protests Wildlife populations around the world drop A grandmother breaks planking world record GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Producer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok…

HEADLINES Australia has fallen behind its housing target Victoria's drug overdose deaths double state road toll Submissions to close for national women's health inquiry Lionel Messi scores in final match for Argentina Plus, in around half of all strangulation cases, there's no visible mark left on the skin. Melbourne Law School's Professor Heather Douglas explains why strangulation is hard to prosecute, why it's one of the biggest red flags for domestic homicide, and questions whether anyone can truly consent to it. If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) — the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. Submit to the national women's health inquiry here. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive…

HEADLINES: Man has been charged with murder after baby dies Open AI appears before a parliamentary committee Landmark ruling in the High Court Christa Pike awake and speaking Rowan Atkinson makes his West End return GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Producer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of…

HEADLINES: Coalition unveils migration policy overhaul AI giant Anthropic appears before government committee Jewish Australians mark the third anniversary of October 7 US President Donald Trump approves firing squad execution David Bowie's 80th birthday celebrated Plus, why does your weekly shop suddenly cost more? New research shows grocery prices have climbed at every major supermarket in just three months. We look at why, and the simple tricks that can help you pay less. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to.…

HEADLINES: ADF member dies during a training exercise Comedian Judith Lucy reveals health diagnosis $7.3 million promised for renewable energy in the Pacific Nobel Prize awarded to scientists using light to help understand the brain Stingrays feared to have disappeared have returned GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Hosts: Charlotte Mortlock and Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Producer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Check out The Quicky…

HEADLINES: Former Bachelor star Sam Wood will be back in court on Thursday One Nation has a new office in Brisbane Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the police to court Japan considers new security agency Incredibly rare gum tree cloned If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) — the National Sexual Assault, domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service. Plus, who's really behind the political content in your feed? Some of it could be coming from foreign bot farms, built to influence and steer narratives online. Charlotte Mortlock speaks to an expert about how big the problem is in Australia. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri,…

HEADLINES: Ex-Bachelor star Sam Wood charged with domestic violence offences Cornell's president promises review of campus fraternities and sororities Legal cigarette sales in Queensland rise after black market crackdown OpenAI boss says society should accept some harms in exchange for AI's benefits Friends cast reportedly decline to take part in Matthew Perry docuseries If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) — the National Sexual Assault, domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand…

HEADLINES: A driver alleged to have driven a car into a crowd of football fans is behind bads Investigators are looking into possible Australian links to FlyDubai co-pilot Nearly half of British voters now support the UK rejoining the European Union Australian scientists want to turn synthetic honeybee silk into wound dressings Delta Goodrem has been called "a force to be reckoned with" Plus, Stacey Hicks from Parenting Out Loud joins Charlotte Mortlock to unpack the viral story about mums swapping wine for cocaine and the dangers that come with it. They also dive into the Substack post asking: are men weaponising the toilet to escape the household? The cocaine mums of suburban Australia. The Viral Video We All Got Wrong & Is 'Weaponised Pooing' Really A Thing? GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and…

HEADLINES: Israel's PM says the co-pilot had undergone radical indoctrination eSafety finds popular games aren't doing enough to protect kids Isaac Heeney wins the Swans' best and fairest despite being suspended for finals Looted ancient treasures are going home to Greece Daylight saving starts this weekend Plus, the Weekly Debrief: two weeks into the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon, accused of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. We go through some of what the jury has heard so far. And in Tennessee, Christa Pike was injected twice but didn't die. Now her execution is on hold, and her lawyers say it amounted to torture. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive…

HEADLINES: Australia's housing downturn is on track to be the deepest in 40 years Jake and Callum Robinson's mum makes a plea in Mexican court British police call for manslaughter charges over the Grenfell Tower fire Tennessee has halted executions for the rest of 2026 after failing to put a woman to death One of Australia's rarest birds has a new safe haven on King Island Plus, 70 per cent of Australians say they want to die at home, but few of us know what that really means. Dr Kerrie Noonan explains how to get ready for the end of life, and how to start the conversation. GET IN TOUCH Got a story idea, news tip or feedback? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts,…

HEADLINES: A co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot and tried to crash a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight A national scorecard finds where you live could be costing you on energy bills The first phase of moving tens of thousands of kids off the NDIS has begun Hundreds arrested as French school protests escalate Harry and Meghan slam paparazzi GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Producer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin…

HEADLINES: Electric car sales have more than doubled as Aussies look to dodge soaring fuel costs The largest coal mine expansion in NSW history has been approved UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain should consider rejoining the EU Six babies have died after contracting syphilis in the womb A tiny Chihuahua has joined Mexico's National Guard Plus, dual-working families need to find 814 hours a year to cover the gap between school hours, school holidays and work. UNSW gender equality hub co-director Rosalind Dixon explains why the system no longer fits, and the bold ideas that could fix it. GET IN TOUCH Got a story idea, news tip or feedback? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25…

HEADLINES: Two men and a teenage boy have been charged over a murder A new Greens leader has been selected Australian universities have held strong in the latest global rankings Crews are working to remove a huge whale carcass from Perth's City Beach A bear has been crowned Fat Bear Week champion GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Producer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin Rose Check out The Quicky Instagram…

HEADLINES: The RBA has lifted interest rates to a 15-year high SpaceX's Starship has reached orbit for the first time Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has been handed the keys to the city The first piece of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic emblem has been revealed Mango growers warn crops could rot on the trees under changes to backpacker visas Plus, a former Cornell student is suing the university and seven fraternity members, alleging she was drugged and sexually assaulted, and prosecutors have now reopened the case. Host of True Crime Conversations Gemma Bath explains the case. If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) — the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. Related True Crime Conversations episodes: Zoe’s Husband Drugged Her Evening Tea. For Years He Assaulted Her While She Slept Inside The Hidden Network Of Men Drugging And Raping Their Wives GET IN TOUCH Got a story idea, news tip…

HEADLINES: OpenAI has apologised after its rogue AI agent hacked a Medicare portal NY prosecutors have reopened an investigation into alleged gang-rape at Cornell University The RBA has raised rates to the highest level since 2011 Larissa Waters is stepping down as Greens leader due to illness Nathan Cleary has called for an end to online abuse of Knights player Phoenix Crossland GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Tamsin Rose Audio Producer: Scott…

HEADLINES: Mortgage holders brace for the RBA to lift interest rates to a 15-year high South Australia's measles outbreak has grown to nine cases, the most in 10 years Dozens have died in floods in northern India and Nepal TikTok and Meta allegedly ran hundreds of ads for illegal vapes and tobacco Plus, an OpenAI agent hacked into a Medicare website without being told to, and Bill Gates is warning AI could cause a billion deaths. Technology editor at The Age and Sydney Morning Herald David Swan explains what we should really be worried about, and what's a beat-up. GET IN TOUCH Got a story idea, news tip or feedback? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20…

HEADLINES: UK counter terror police are investigating whether Iran is linked to a suspected plot targeting an RAF base used by US bombers Jim Chalmers has unveiled a budget boost ahead of an expected RBA rate rise A ban on card surcharges starts Thursday, but shoppers may not be better off if retailers raise prices Taylor Swift has become the most-awarded artist in VMAs history, and Madonna returned to the stage for the first time since 2003 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You…

HEADLINES: OpenAI halts training of its latest artificial intelligence model after hacking multiple federal government websites An Australian data company begins excavations without a permit President Donald Trump rejects an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz Lions win AFL Grand Final while Kylie Minogue and G Flip bring the house down Plus, the Reserve Bank is expected to lift the cash rate to its highest level since 2011 tomorrow, even as unemployment climbs. Economist Dr Maria Yanotti explains how interest rates actually work and who wins and loses. GET IN TOUCH Got a story idea, news tip or feedback? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20…

We’re bringing you a very special episode from Mamamia’s Gen X podcast, Unleashed. The Quicky has covered Australia’s voluntary assisted dying laws, but this three-part series looks at VAD from a deeply personal perspective. Unleashed co-host Dr Ginni Mansberg shares the story of her mum’s decision to choose voluntary assisted dying, and what it was like to navigate that experience as both a doctor and a daughter. The series follows Ginni and her family from one month before her mum’s death, to six days before, and then one week afterwards. This is Part One. Listen to Part Two and Part Three here. Please take care while listening. This episode discusses voluntary assisted dying, death and grief. If this conversation brought up hard feelings and you need some help, please call Lifeline here. In your ears today is Cath Mahoney, Bruna Papandrea and Ginni Mansberg Check out our Unleashed music playlist for some feel good throwbacks! The End Bits: Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions…

HEADLINES: Australia will try to punish OpenAI after one of its AI agents went rogue Anthony Albanese calls on world leaders to tackle climate change and AI together A 20-year-old police officer has died after a police car crashed into a tree in NSW Taylor Swift has released four new songs, and U2's new album will feature Dolly Parton Plus, the Weekly Debrief: who gets to ask the questions? Donald Trump banned three news outlets from the White House, until a judge stepped in. But it's happening here too, with One Nation shutting reporters out of its press conferences. And we break down the Intergenerational Report, Treasury's crystal ball for life in 2066, and what it means for women. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout…

HEADLINES: A second child has died following an alleged stabbing attack The fallout continues after an OpenAI artificial intelligence agent hacked Medicare Australia's unemployment rate has hit its highest level in almost five years Australia could face diesel rationing if the US bans fuel exports, an expert warns Indigenous workers earn $15,000 a year less than the average Australian A former NGV employee is alleged to have funnelled $8 million from the gallery Plus, from learning to pizza at Thredbo to cruising Bourke Street at Mt Buller, the snow has been a staple for Aussie families for generations. But with four bad seasons in six years and some resorts already closing for good, the future is looking slushy. Climate scientist Dr Andrew Watkins tells us what's melting our winters, and what it could cost us. GET IN TOUCH Got a story idea, news tip or feedback? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we…

HEADLINES: The fallout continues after an OpenAI artificial intelligence agent hacked Medicare Australia's unemployment rate has hit its highest level in almost five years Australia could face diesel rationing if the US bans fuel exports, an expert warns Indigenous workers earn $15,000 a year less than the average Australian A former NGV employee is alleged to have funnelled $8 million from the gallery GET IN TOUCH Got a story idea, news tip or feedback? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Hosts: Charlotte Mortlock and…

HEADLINES: Anthony Albanese and Japan's Sanae Takaichi have met for the first time since "melon-gate" The parents of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont have made an emotional plea for help Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has edged closer to a 2028 presidential run Pope Leo will visit France this week, the first formal papal visit in nearly 20 years A six-year-old has broken the women's Rubik's Cube world record twice in three days Plus, immigration has become one of the loudest debates in Australia, but most of us are still pretty hazy on the detail. How many people are actually coming in, what are the major parties promising, and why do people keep talking about it? AFR Political Editor Phil Coorey joins us from New York break it down. GET IN TOUCH Got a story idea, news tip or feedback? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles,…

HEADLINES: A 65-year-old Melbourne man has been arrested and accused of acting as a propagandist for Islamic State The five suspended Sydney Swans players will return to the club Donald Trump has rejected calls for global AI safeguards at the UN The NRL has dropped Tones and I as its grand final headline act Taylor Swift has announced her new single "Patient Zero" GET IN TOUCH Got a story idea, news tip or feedback? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Charlotte Mortlock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Group…

HEADLINES: Mother charged with murder after 5-year-old son found dead following alleged stabbing RBA governor says migration is bolstering economic growth amid debate WA introduces ban on smart glasses in public schools Major US networks pull video coverage after Trump bans journalists Plus, Earl Spencer is releasing a tell-all book and it's brutal. Holly Wainwright breaks down what's going on with the royals and what we can expect ahead of the anniversary of Princess Diana's death. GET IN TOUCH Got a story idea, news tip or feedback? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to.…

HEADLINES: Anthony Albanese has warned communities will face more trauma from natural disasters The TGA has ordered a recall of supplements containing a herb linked to 1,500 adverse reactions A baby bonus has been ruled out despite projections that deaths will outnumber births in Australia by 2066 An 11-year-old boy remains critical after being shot in the face in Sydney A 13-year-old has become the first Indigenous Australian and youngest ever world junior surfing champion GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to.…

HEADLINES: A cross-party inquiry has recommended that Telstra be stripped of emergency line oversight The trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon continues in the NSW Supreme Court Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, has died at the age of 27 You could soon own a piece of French film history Plus, Australia has just seen a horror run of alleged domestic violence killings. Police say jails are nearly at capacity, and the system is stretched past its limit. We've never spoken about domestic violence more openly, or funded it more heavily. So, what now? If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) - the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. RizeUp Australia is Mamamia’s chosen charity partner, a nationwide organisation that walks with victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, providing practical, life-changing support when it’s needed most. Donate here to create…

HEADLINES: A mother is facing possible homicide charges after an alleged stabbing attack killed one child and critically injured two others in the New South Wales The coronial inquest into the Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy has begun in Tasmania Three swimmers have died in separate incidents at unpatrolled NSW beaches over the weekend Putin's party has secured victory in Russia's parliamentary election Bluey has been immortalised on a collectible coin GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to…

HEADLINES: Australians left reeling following a horror weekend with the deaths of a child and three women in alleged attacks across NSW President Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House press conferences and briefings Ed Sheeran said he's made "mistakes" and called the situation in Gaza "unjustifiable" as he opens his first US concert since the Macklemore saga erupted Treasury to release its Intergenerational Report Plus, we’re telling AI things we might not even tell our closest friends. New research has revealed just how many Australians are turning to chatbots for emotional support, advice and even friendship. But as AI becomes easier to confide in, are we starting to choose it over real human connection? GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only…

HEADLINES: Australia could be offered associate membership to the European Union Police have found a ninth woman's body as they investigate a series of killings A woman believed to be the mother of a newborn baby found dead in a bin has been charged Prince Harry has been seen in public for the first time since returning to the UK We've just learned the name of Lady Gaga's baby girl Plus, the Weekly Debrief: is AI about to end humanity as we know it? Just a small question. From a viral resignation at Anthropic to warnings from Bernie Sanders and even King Charles, we're breaking down the AI doom debate that's taken over the internet this week. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri,…

HEADLINES: The federal government is making big changes to Australia’s visa system Closure for the families of missing Australians in Nepal-Tibet could be months away Three unlikely politicians have teamed up A western Sydney man could be facing jail time after allegedly keeping a house full of exotic pets Scientists have found a crater on the moon bigger than the Colosseum Plus, we've swabbed our own nose, peed on a stick, or pricked a finger for a quick health check. Since the pandemic, testing ourselves at home has become second nature. Now those same instincts are being turned toward bigger issues like cancer and dementia. But doctors and pharmacists have a warning: don't try to do all the work yourself. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly…

HEADLINES: Immigration Minister Tony Burke's unveils key migration changes Single parents will soon be able to recover unpaid child support more quickly Two teens are alleged to have supplied a weapon and cleaned up for the killers of a wrongly targeted university student A crocodile habitat has been given the green light to host the 2032 Olympic rowing And King Charles has responded to new allegations from the brother of his first wife Diana GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You…

HEADLINES: The first person jailed in NSW for coercive control is out of jail despite reoffending Whoever wins Victoria's November election, police will be able to wand anyone in public for knives At least three people have died after a news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles Kim Kardashian has been awarded exactly what she asked for from a Paris court over that terrifying 2016 robbery - one symbolic euro. Plus, the world of start-ups is not for the faint-hearted - long hours of hustling and often a massive financial risk. But if you're a female founder, it's even harder to secure funding and convince investors you're capable of delivering something worthwhile. Today, we speak with tech founder Lucy Wark about what the industry is doing to course-correct. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early…

HEADLINES: US progressives and conservatives unite over concerns about the pace and unregulated nature of artificial intelligence NSW One Nation leader has walked back a call for a ban on abortions Ed Sheeran says dropping American rapper Macklemore from his US concert tour was ‌not his decision but that of the tour's promoter Charges for domestic violence-related offences in New South Wales have reached all-time highs. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS…

HEADLINES: Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis will be released after a review upheld a South Australian parole board decision. Karl Stefanovic has denied conduct oppressing his business partner after their relationship soured and has agreed to buy her out of their controversial podcast company. A former Playschool presenter, turned Labor staffer has been sacked for vile sexist and racist tweets. It might be time to start prepping for your summer holiday, with our update on airfare prices. And a young boy with an ambitious target greeted with a hug and life changing news Did you know the average salary for an Australian university Vice Chancellor is over $1 million? That's almost double the Prime Minister's salary. Today we're looking at Australian universities. And it's a particularly timely topic, because One Nation just released their plans to slash student visa. We'll unpack how and why universities went from being educational institutions with a public-service mindset, to big businesses running on a…

HEADLINES: Australia’s university peak body is warning campuses would shut down under One Nation’s migration plan. The Australian Defence Force has reached its biggest size in 25 years. The deputy prime minister has quashed hopes of a fuel excise cut, despite petrol prices continuing to rise. Seatbelt fines in one state have jumped by more than 2,300 per cent in a year. The children of Prince Harry and Meghan switching schools after just two days. And all the 2026 Emmy Awards winners. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you…

HEADLINES: Pauline Hanson has been condemned yet again for an offensive comment made on another podcast. The man widely acknowledged as the Godfather of AI is concerned artificial intelligence could escape human control. New research shows almost every Australian on non-pension income support is struggling to afford groceries. A betting company ad featuring Sydney Sweeney has sparked backlash from dozens of female athletes, who say it sexualises women's sport. If you’re looking for a summer holiday – the camping season is underway and the best campsites have just been crowned. AI is making scams faster, more convincing, and harder to detect - and it can happen to anyone. Charlotte Mortlock talks to cybercrime expert Richard Mallam, founder and CEO of identity technology company VO and former head of payments and identity at Google, about how scammers are using deepfakes and cloned voices (built from as little as three to seven seconds of audio) to impersonate your bank, your bank, or your family, and why the…

HEADLINES: Pauline Hanson has promised to slash temporary visas by seven hundred and fifty thousand over three years if One Nation gains power. Indonesian police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a fifty-six-year-old Australian man and his two young children were found dead in a Kuta bungalow on Sunday. Molly Ticehurst's parents have become the face of a national reckoning on domestic violence. Meghan has shared her first look at the Sussexes' new life back in Britain, posting a home video of Harry, Archie and Lilibet enjoying the English countryside. And the Emmys are on tonight, with medical drama The Pitt leading the field on twenty-five nominations. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get…

HEADLINES: An Australian woman has died in Bali after falling from a cliff at one of the island's most popular spots Pauline Hanson in hot water over comments she made about PM Anthony Albanese's late mother The NSW Government is capping screen time at just 15 minutes a day for some students Victoria is set to become the first state in Australia with a dedicated Women's Pain Standard GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Host: Georgie Page and Charlotte…

HEADLINES: Australia marks 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. Molly Ticehurst's ex-boyfriend will spend at least 20 years in jail for her murder. A study on the death rate among welfare recipients has highlighted 'profound' inequalities in health. The head of a Brisbane cathedral has announced he’ll retire after the church became embroiled in controversy over an OnlyFans reality series filmed inside it. New research is shedding light on the former life of Tasmanian devils on mainland Australia. And Princess Diana's famous 'revenge dress' is going under the hammer. Today in the Weekly Debrief, we'll break down what the Lindsay Clancy jurors have come out and said since and what happens now. Plus now the federal government has finally unveiled its long-awaited digital duty of care laws - we'll unpack what it means for you and your algorithm, plus what one online safety expert made of it all. Seeing the Lindsay Clancy Trial everywhere online? Theres a reason why this case…

HEADLINES: A new poll suggests most Australians don't think the federal government's response to a string of recent gender-based violence stories has been good enough. The federal government has softened a plan designed to keep more Australian gas at home and ease power bills. Australians are buying electric cars faster than the country can build places to charge them. Toxic "forever chemicals" have turned up in Australian rainwater for the first time, but researchers say there's no cause for alarm. Some good tech news today - turns out AI might create more entry-level jobs for young Australians, not fewer. And if Prince Harry needed further proof he's well and truly out of the royal fold, Uganda just delivered it. PLUS Why Australia is lagging on forever chemical regulation. Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an…

HEADLINES: Australia’s under-16s social media ban is set to face tougher enforcement, with the Senate backing Labor’s changes to the Online Safety Act. Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has called Pauline Hanson a “bloody coward”. US President Trump has promised every American a 5,000 US dollar "dividend" if Republicans retain control of Congress in November. Business owners selling illegal tobacco products will face tougher laws, with cheap prices now potentially used as evidence of illicit trading. Australia has made major progress keeping young children safe around water, but new figures show our parents and grandparents are increasingly at risk. And the Spice Girls have issued a cryptic call-out for fans... GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly…

HEADLINES: Blanche d'Alpuget, author and widow to former prime minister Bob Hawke has died aged 82. The world has their first glimpse of what happened behind closed doors during deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial. A diplomatic row has erupted after President Donald Trump released a controversial stars and stripes map. We could soon see a return to the humble flip phone. And this week is Women's Health Week. PLUS Why Australia is lagging on forever chemical regulation. Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59.25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available…

HEADLINES: Australia has recorded its worst ever reading and maths results in an international test. The release of draft legislation attempting to restrict social media giants' algorithms has been met with a stern warning from Donald Trump. The Federal Labor Government is being accused of pork barreling – that’s the term used to describe politicians using government funds to pay for projects likely to win votes rather than spending money where it’s needed most. Three men charged with murder in the 2024 killings of two Australian brothers and an American friend have faced trial in Mexico's Baja California state. And an experienced skydiver will be buying a lotto ticket after surviving plunging 10,000ft unconscious and without a parachute. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening,…

HEADLINES: Food prices could climb further this year as an intense El Niño event drives up costs for growers. Mortgage holders are cutting back spending as fears grow of another Reserve Bank rate rise. France's wine production is set to hit a 30-year low after a hot, dry summer damaged vines. A skydiver survived a 10,000ft fall with no parachute after being kicked unconscious mid-air. Prince George is following his father and uncle's footsteps. PLUS What the federal government's new social media reform plan means for you. Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59.25 world-leading…

HEADLINES: Big changes could be coming to social media in Australia. Nepal has observed a national day of mourning to remember those killed in the August 26 floods. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes there's a narrow window for peace talks. Italy has just had its hottest summer since records began in 1950. King Charles has made a statement about Prince Harry and Meghan. Gary Oldman claims the next James Bond has already been chosen. GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today.…