The Quicky
The Quicky is a daily news podcast from Mamamia that cuts through the overwhelming news cycle. It provides a quick summary of top stories and then dives deep into one topic each episode. The show aims to make news accessible and enjoyable for listeners who find traditional news coverage tedious or confusing.
Episodes
HEADLINES: Notorious Paedophile Loses Appeal & ‘Off Campus’ Calls Out Fans
🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️ One of Australia’s worst paedophiles, Ashley Paul Griffith, has lost his appeal to reduce his sentence Iran's foreign ministry says no final decision has been made on a potential peace agreement with the United States One Nation says it’s officially proven its $2 million-plus anti-Labor fundraising drive is real Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton has passed aw
The Two Million Dollar Campaign to Oust Albo & Is Bridgerton Back Ahead of Schedule?
🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️ US President Donald Trump has called off future fire on Iran as a ceasefire extension likely State and territory disability ministers raise concerns over proposed NDIS changes Canada to introduce social media ban bill for teens under 16 Variety confirms 23 Jump Street film in the works, Jonah Hill & Channing Tatum in talks to return 📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news
HEADLINES: Harassment, Bullying In Australia's Largest Police Force & Kaley Cuoco’s Big Announcement
🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️ The US military says a new round of strikes against Iran have been 'completed' A wide ranging review has found a culture of sexual harassment in the NSW police force JBHIFI is refunding customers $250,000 dollars after they were found to be misleading in their advertising The world’s biggest whale graveyard has been found in Australian waters Actress Kaley Cuoco has a
Why Aussies Aren't Having Babies & The Logies Hosting Blunder
🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️ A state election pitch proposes for ADHD and autism assessments in schools in an Australia first Original architect of the NDIS warns re-assessing all participants will be costly and unnecessary Motorists will pay higher prices than before the war with Iran began, once the excise ends The ACT will abolish stamp duty for first-home buyers, urging other state leader
HEADLINES: Matthew Perry's Doctor Appeals Sentence & Robert Irwin’s New Role
🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️ The US has launched new strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down a helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz Naveed Akram has been hit with 19 additional charges over the Bondi Beach terror attack. Matthew Perry's doctor has appealed his 30-month prison sentence in connection with the actor's death Serena Williams made a winning return to competit
Will Tech Giants Blow Out Our Electricity Bills? & When Bad Bunny Met The Pope
🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️ Australians living with a disability have slammed proposed changes to the NDIS US President Donald Trump says he "must respond" after Iran shot down a military helicopter Aussie shoppers are paying more for online delivery shipping than in previous years Pope Leo and Bad Bunny link up as their Spanish tours overlap Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau make red carpet debut in
HEADLINES: Aussies Less Happy Than During COVID & Ariana Grande’s Latest Heartbreak
🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️ Aussies are less satisfied with life now than during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research shows The average profile of a domestic violence killer in NSW has been revealed Wildlife carers are closing in on a Tasmanian devil that escaped from a Gold Coast wildlife park one week ago US President Donald Trump was booed by fans at the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden Ariana Gra
One Nation's Popularity Rise, 'Ditch The Witch' Campaign Condemned & Serena Williams Bucks Pressure To Win
🗞️ HEADLINES A new poll shows One Nation has for the first time ever overtaken Labor in popularity A state funeral has been accepted for world-renowned pathologist Professor Richard Scolyer Iran and Israel have traded most intense fire since April ceasefire The Prime Minister, Victorian Premier and former PM Julia Gillard have all condemned 'Ditch The Witch' campaign targeting Jacinta
Australia’s $248 Million Scam Epidemic And The King’s Birthday Controversy
🗞️ HEADLINES Professor Richard Scolyer, the Australian cancer researcher who turned his own brain cancer diagnosis into a groundbreaking medical trial, has died aged 59. Australians lost almost a quarter of a billion dollars to scams in just three months — but there are signs the crackdowns are starting to work. We've got the numbers, the tactics to watch out for, and what authorities are d
HEADLINES: Record-Breaking Cockroaches Bust & Hollywood Veteran Fatally Stabbed
🗞️ HEADLINES Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed al Ahmed has denied claims he assaulted his father Pauline Hanson has come to the defence of Barnaby Joyce after the One Nation candidate made a major policy mistake More than 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches have been seized in NSW Veteran actor James Handy has been stabbed to death at a home in Los Angeles Prince fans are getting a new gli
Bondi Hero Accused Of Assault & Why Lunchtime Boob Jobs Have Experts Worried
🗞️ HEADLINES Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister says she believes claims of Israeli sexual abuse from Gaza flotilla activists The High Court upholds prohibited hate group status of Neo-Nazi group White Australia Bondi Hero Ahmed Al Ahmed charged with assault Older Australians complain about a tool and algorithm used to determine aged care funding New research suggests alcoh
HEADLINES: Four Melbourne Boys Charged With Murder & A ‘Lifesaving’ Endo Drug Stripped From Shelves
🗞️ HEADLINES Three neo-Nazis who loudly booed during a Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service have been found guilty of offensive behaviour America is increasing tariffs on Australian goods from 10 percent to 12.5 percent A West Australian paediatrician has been charged with sexually assaulting a child at his work Four teenagers and a man have been charged with murder after a body was found near a Melb
The Neo-Nazi High Court Showdown & How To Hack The EOFY Sales
🗞️ HEADLINES The White Australia Party will today find out whether it can continue operating under hate laws passed in the wake of the Bondi massacre Children under the age of five will be removed from a state's residential care US President Donald Trump confirms a heated, expletive call with the Israeli leader, but says they're still friends A man convicted of booing at an ANZAC day Welcom
HEADLINES: Hughesy Slams Albo Over Tax Changes & Aussie Quicksand Saga
🗞️ HEADLINES Australia’s economic growth has hit the brakes, due to cost-of-living pressures, modest government spending as well as cyclone disruptions to mining and export activities. Lifelong Labor voter and comedian Dave Hughes has launched a fiery attack on the federal government over its sweeping changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing. Another Adelaide beachgoer h
The Minimum Wage Bump, Taylor Swift's Pixar Gig & The Deadly Women's Cancer You've Never Heard Of
🗞️ HEADLINES Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has urged Anthony Albanese to call an election, claiming he betrayed voters with tax changes Australia's population has risen to 28 million Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra will cut short her studies in Australia to be with her ill mother Carrie Bickmore has shared an update amidst her ongoing voice health battle That's Sir Idris Elba to you! Th
HEADLINES: One Nation Targets Abortion Rights & Australia Makes Ebola Border Restrictions Call
🗞️ HEADLINES One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce will headline an anti-abortion rally in Sydney tonight The federal Government will not impose border restrictions on travellers from Ebola-affected countries Survivors of sexual violence in the military can now freely share their stories at an upcoming inquiry without fear of being sued The Trump administration can temporarily stop transgender people from
Massive Catch In Latest Housing News & Euphoria Finale Twist
🗞️ HEADLINES Data indicates Australia's 30-year housing super cycle may be coming to an end The federal government will have to hand over ASIO funding documents as part of the Royal Commission Serena Williams will make her comeback to competitive tennis after retiring in 2022 Oxfam says the 20 richest Australians hold more wealth than the bottom 3 million households Euphoria wrapped up its series
HEADLINES: Labor Responds To Shock Poll & Kylie Minogue Calls Out Relationship Red Flag
🗞️ HEADLINES Labor has responded to a new shock poll revealing One Nation as Australia’s most popular party A three-year-old boy has died and his father left seriously injured during an early morning house fire tragedy in Melbourne's southwest Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement according to a new report Kylie Minogue has admitted she’s single and calls out relations
Pauline Hanson’s PM Ambitions & The Growing Intergenerational Wealth Gap
🗞️ HEADLINES Pauline Hanson says she's up for the top job as a new poll sees One Nation's popularity surge Nationally consistent gun reform unlikely as states fail to see eye to eye Younger Aussies worse off than older generations according to new report Dentists to be trained in identifying first signs of domestic violence in their patients Jess Fox wins silver in first race back after kid
HEADLINES: Stars Lineup For John Farnham Tribute & Bad Bunny Joins Toy Story 5
🗞️ HEADLINES Man who planned an attack on a Taylor Swift concert has been sentenced to 15 years in prison The consumer watchdog is suing Amazon, alleging it failed to comply with mandatory safety warnings Hugh Jackman, Celine Dion, Keith Urban and Jimmy Barnes will appear at John Farnham tribute show Filmmaker Steven Spielberg says he’s “withholding his judgement on AI&rdquo
The Taylor Swift Terror Plot Conviction & Inside The Dezi Freeman Inquest
🗞️ HEADLINES Renewed search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont unsuccessful A man has been convicted by an Austrian court over failed Taylor Swift terror plot Young people being radicalised faster than ever thanks to online spaces The US & Iran await sign-off from President Trump after agreeing to a ceasefire extension Participants of MAFS Australia have made fresh claims about unsafe
HEADLINES: New Evidence On The ‘Baby Brain’ & Aussie Actress Welcomes First Child
🗞️ HEADLINES Melbourne woman charged with terrorism offences after she was allegedly involved with ISIS Labor hails controversial tax overhaul as 'for workers' while introducing the reforms to parliament America strikes Iran again, as President Donald Trump denies reports of a deal on restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz A new Australian study reveals one in five teenagers admit t
Matthew Perry's Assistant Sent To Prison & The Jobseeker Overhaul Explained
🗞️ HEADLINES A shakeup to the JobSeeker system designed to move people into employment has been slammed by advocates A woman linked to Islamic State who was barred from returning to Australia tried to board a plae home Mortgage holders could get a rate reprieve with as latest inflation figures drop A new medicine has been approved in Australia for early stage 1 diabetes Naomi Osaka ha
HEADLINES: Men Released Without Charge In Cop Killer Probe & Harry Styles Hits Back At Fan Fury
🗞️ HEADLINES Federal Government planning overhaul of employment services system Headline inflation falls sharper than expected in April Two men released without charge by police probing Desmond Filby's movements Westpac fined $26 million for grossly negligent conduct Harry Styles defends controversial staging for Together, Together tour 📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or
The Return Of More "ISIS Brides" & Anne Hathaway's Secret Health Battle
🗞️ HEADLINES Leaders say Closing The Gap report shows no progress as Reconciliation Week kicks off Second group of "ISIS Brides" have touched back down on Australian soil Power bills could become cheaper across some Australian states Two men have been arrested as part of investigations into cop killer Dezi Freeman Travel company AGV has gone into liquidation leaving holidaymakers in the lur
HEADLINES: Search Resumes For Missing Toddler Gus Lamont & BTS Wins Big At American Music Awards
🗞️ HEADLINES Detectives have returned to Oak Park Station in remote South Australia to search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, who disappeared from his family's property last September. A second group of seven women and twelve children linked to the terror group Islamic State are expected to face charges when they arrive back in Australia from a Syrian refugee camp. The United States military
Jacob Elordi's Brutal Euphoria Exit & The Real Reason Women are Penalised for Using AI
🗞️ HEADLINES Young people forming attitudes about relationships & sex younger than ever New program launched to help younger patients deal with bowel cancer as diagnosis rates rise Spy boss tells royal commission Jewish holy events attractive targets for terrorists Libby Trickett opens up about health scare that almost killed her, urging for more women's health research Women are facin
HEADLINES: Desmond Filby’s Words To Dying Cops & The Game Of Thrones Star Who Joined A Cult
🗞️ HEADLINES New details have emerged about why police were at the property where Desmond Filby shot and killed two officers last year Some teal independents are floating the idea of forming their own political party, but it's already dividing the group Australians detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have described brutal treatment, allegedly by Israeli forces, as they returned to ho
Australia's First National Menopause Campaign & What Will Taylor Swift's Wedding Look Like?
🗞️ HEADLINES A second block of hearings will begin today for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion The federal government will today launch the first ever national Menopause and Perimenopause campaign Independents look at ways to curb One Nation's rise in popularity Inquests into the deaths of Dezi Freeman and the two officer he fatally shot begin today A summit to end
Pauline Hanson Caught On Hot Mic, Au Revoir Emily In Paris & The Weekly Debrief
🗞️ HEADLINES The federal government has launched the next phase of its plan to end domestic violence against women and children A second group of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State has left a Syrian refugee camp and is heading home Eleven Australian activists detained in Israel after trying to deliver aid in Gaza have been deported to Turkey Pauline Hanson and her staff w
Fresh Details In Case Of Alleged Teen Plane Hijacking & Harry Styles' Secret Christmas Wedding
🗞️ HEADLINES A Neo-Nazi organisation is attempting to have its hate group status overturned New details have emerged about a teen who allegedly attempted to hijack a Jetstar flight Israel has confirmed the Australians onboard a Gaza aid flotilla are safe and unharmed Millions in funding announced to help combat one of Australia's worst diphtheria outbreaks There's a new divorce
HEADLINES: Laser Hair Scare & Musk's X Fined For Breaking Australian Child Safety Law
🗞️ HEADLINES Former Prime Minister and Treasurer Paul Keating has come to the defence of tax changes in the federal budget Elon Musk's X Corp fined $650K over child abuse notice failure Penny Wong has joined the global condemnation of an Israeli minister who taunted activists Laser hair removal device triggers airport evacuation A photographer has been charged after allegedly stealing camera equi
Extortion Threat For Bondi Terror Attack Hero & The Disco-Ball Icon That Broke Our Brains
🗞️ HEADLINES Bondi terror attack hero allegedly being extorted by own family One Australian capital has topped a global list of most liveable cities NRL community in shock as young player forced to retire following motor neurone disease diagnosis New research shows large amount of food waste comes from incorrect customer orders There's a new parenting trend dubbed the antidote to perfect pa
HEADLINES: PM Rules Out Help For ISIS Brides & Kylie Minogue’s Secret Cancer Battle
🗞️ HEADLINES Anthony Albanese rules out help for the second 'ISIS bride' group eSafety Commission cracks down on AI-powered 'nudifying' service Queensland expected to deliver less than a quarter of the hotel rooms needed for the 2032 Olympics, new analysis shows Scientists identify two humpback whales that made record-breaking journeys between Australia and Brazil Kylie Minogue reveals second s
Accused Triple Murderer Planned For Months & Why Your Job Could Be Ruining Your Skin
🗞️ HEADLINES Police say a man accused of killing his wife and two children was planning it for months Images of Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis can now be published as a 25 year old suppression order is lifted A slump in vaccination rates to blame for Australian diphtheria outbreak Experts warn curbing migration won't solve Australia's housing crisis A former doctor has been charged
HEADLINES: Sydney Man Charged with Triple Murder as PM Dismisses Royal Commission Calls
🗞️ HEADLINES A 47-year-old man has been charged with three counts of murder after police found the bodies of his wife and two children inside a Campbelltown home in Sydney’s south west. US President Donald Trump says he’s holding off on a planned military attack on Iran while efforts continue to reach a peace deal. Unsuspecting Australians could be drinking cont
Cheaper Flights Could Be On The Way & Iconic TV Couple Hit Their Silver Anniversary
🗞️ HEADLINES Australia has been ranked first on national action to address sexual violence against children Treasurer continues to defend budget as two new polls show voters largely unhappy Elon Musk has lost a court battle against ChatGPT parent company OpenAI A proposed new airline could make domestic flights cheaper across Australia New research shows games like Roblox could be warping kids c
HEADLINES: Hundreds of Charges Laid in DV Crackdown & New Hope For First-Home Buyers
🗞️ HEADLINES NSW Police arrest nearly 1,000 people during domestic violence blitz Federal government announces $2 billion deal with Queensland state government to build 50,000 homes Kylie Minogue wants fans to see she's 'not invincible' in new documentary, Kylie Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper expecting first child with husband Matt Kaplan. 📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedbac
Delta's Eurovision Triumph & Adam Driver Addresses Lena Dunham's Famesick Claims
🗞️ HEADLINES Delta Goodrem has thanked fans after placing 4th at Eurovision An extension to the fuel excise cut is being weighed up The World Health Organisation has declared an ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern Concerns tobacco giants could use illicit cigarette trade as tool to drive down price of legal smokes Albanese government continues to cop criticism
HEADLINES: Hantavirus Passengers Touch Down In Perth & Australia Makes Eurovision Final
🗞️ HEADLINES Passengers from a cruise ship afflicted by hantavirus have touched down in Australia An inquest has been told police could have left 95-year-old Clare Nowland alone to calm down, rather than using a taser while she was holding a knife The coalition's budget reply has been accused of copying One Nation and "dog whistling" A Sydney doctor has been charged over the alleged assault of fo
Angus Taylor’s Budget Blitz, Sam Kerr’s Chelsea Exit & The Bridgerton News To Make You Swoon
🗞️ HEADLINES Welfare & immigration cuts outlined in Angus Taylor's budget reply speech New laws set to be introduced to help cut costs, stamp out fraud in NDIS today Bridgerton to make its quickest return to our screens with season 5 slated for release in 2027 Sam Kerr has announced her departure from Chelsea Women's Football Club Madonna to join BTS & Shakira in FIFA World
HEADLINES: Great-Grandmother Taser Death Inquest & Karl Stefanovic Teases New Move
🗞️ HEADLINES An inquest into the taser death of 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland heard only one police force from around the country has taken up an offer to train officers to deal with patients with dementia A court has ruled Coles misled Aussie shoppers with fake discounts on everyday grocery items A young woman has been arrested and charged in Sydney over an alleged plot to murder a
Jail For Counsellor Who Gave Friends Star Ketamine & Delta On Australia’s Eurovision Shot
It’s that time of year again when sequins, smoke machines and yelling “douze points!” at your TV somehow counts as a sport. Eurovision is officially back. In 2026 we are heading to Vienna, Austria and yes Australia is back in the mix. This year Delta Goodrem is flying the flag, set to perform in Semi Final 2 tomorrow. 🗞️ HEADLINES President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing f
HEADLINES: Health Alert For Thousands Of Dental Patients & Trump’s Late-Night Obsession
🗞️ HEADLINES Negative gearing will be limited to new properties from 2027, but the PM insists younger generations can still use the measure to get ahead. Health authorities are urging thousands of patients of former Sydney dentist William Tam to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV Australian anti-doping officials have issued fresh warnings about peptides ahead of the inaugural En
The 2026 Budget For Basic B*tches
Reporting from Parliament House in Canberra, The Quicky's Taylah Strano is bringing you 2026–27 Budget For Basic B*tches. Last night the Federal Budget officially dropped and Treasurer Jim Chalmers says it is Australia's most important and ambitious budget in decades. But if the mention of capital gains tax makes you want to stare blankly at a cube cheese platter, don't worry, we’ve tr
HEADLINES: ADF Parachuting Death at Jervis Bay and Tonight’s Major Budget Tax Shake-up
🗞️ HEADLINES An Australian soldier has died, and another is injured, following a parachuting accident at Jervis Bay Airfield on the New South Wales Coast. In tonight’s Federal Budget, Young Aussies are being promised they’ll be given a ‘level playing field’ when trying to buy their first home. Aussie star and commentator Abbie Chatfield has issued a public apology after he
One Nation’s Power Play: Is Australia Done With Major Parties?
One Nation has just made history by securing its first-ever federal lower house seat. With Pauline Hanson eyeing the Lodge, the message to Canberra is loud and clear: Australians are fed up. But is this a genuine endorsement of hard-right policies, or a protest against the cost-of-living crisis and housing stress? Today, we’re joined by The New Daily’s Political Editor Amy Remeikis to
HEADLINES: Australian Cruise Passengers Head Home & Netflix’s Adolescence Makes History
🗞️ HEADLINES Five Australians stranded aboard a cruise ship hit by hantavirus are set to be evacuated One Nation says it's setting its sights on Western Sydney The PM has admitted not enough has been done to help young Australians break into the housing market since Labor was re-elected Reality TV star Matt Wright has been released from jail after serving five months for attempting to pervert the
Hantavirus Explained & Taylor And Travis Plan Second Wedding Celebration
A cruise ship, a rare virus, and three dead passengers. It is the headline that has put us all on edge, but how worried should we be about hantavirus? In this episode of The Quicky, we speak with CSIRO Principal Research Scientist Professor Glenn Marsh to find out how this rodent-borne illness spreads, why a specific South American strain has experts concerned and whether Australia is prepare
HEADLINES: What Happens Next With Australia’s ISIS Brides? & One Nation Eyes A Weekend Win
🗞️ HEADLINES Recently returned 'ISIS Brides' to apply for bail Witnesses provide real-life impact statements at Antisemitism Royal Commission New research shows Australia's food and grocery sector is strained amid rising costs Richard Lewer named winner of the 2026 Archibald Prize Julie Bishop resigns as Chancellor from ANU One Nation eyes a win in Farrer byelection Bonnie Tyler placed in
Hantavirus Cruise Ship Tracing Operation & A Milestone Birthday Celebration
Sir David Attenborough turns 100 today, marking a century of a life dedicated to the natural world. From his early days at the BBC in the 1950s to becoming the most recognisable voice in documentary history, we look back at the landmark career of a man who brought the wild into our living rooms. 🗞️ HEADLINES A woman who returned to Australia after spending years in a Syrian refugee camp has been
HEADLINES: Epstein Alleged Suicide Note & Jane Fonda Pays Tribute To Ex-Husband
🗞️ HEADLINES A federal judge has unsealed an alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein, marking the first time the document has been made public. Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten remain locked in a legal dispute over costs from Bruce Lehrmann’s failed defamation case. A national watchdog could soon be established to oversee Australia’s childcare sector, in a bid to strengthen s
Vigil Tonight For Alice Springs Lost Little Girl & Can We Talk Our Way Out Of The Manosphere?
If you've noticed the men in your life repeating talking points from Andrew Tate or Joe Rogan, you're likely seeing the real-world impact of the ‘manosphere’. Research suggests these digital echo chambers are doing genuine damage to the lives of boys and men, but how do we combat an algorithm? Today, we are joined by Australia’s first-ever Special Envoy for Men’s Health, Da
HEADLINES: Kate’s First Trip Since Illness & Disgraced Author Pulled From Curriculum
🗞️ HEADLINES Citizens linked to Islamic State to return to Australia National fuel reserve to be built in $10b security plan Princess Kate to make first overseas trip since cancer Australian author Craig Silvey's books permanently pulled from WA public schools Dolly Parton shares update on her health 📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or em
Pauline Hanson's Plan To Become PM & The Met Gala News You Might've Missed
The first Monday in May has arrived, and with it, the most exclusive red carpet in the world. This year, the Met Gala’s Costume Art theme pushed the world’s biggest stars to move beyond pretty gowns and turn themselves into literal living sculptures. While some celebrities like Emma Chamberlain and Heidi Klum fully embraced the assignment, others found themselves under the watchful, di
HEADLINES: Craig Silvey Enters Child Exploitation Plea & Blake Lively Settles Legal Drama
🗞️ HEADLINES The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent. Jefferson Lewis, the man accused of the tragic murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, was excused from his first court appearance in Darwin today. Award-winning Australian Author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing and distributing child expl
As Australia Mourns Kumanjayi Little Baby, Big Questions Have Been Raised
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised this episode contains descriptions of an Indigenous person who has died. It's the story that has rocked Australia. A five-year-old girl disappeared from a town camp, sparking a desperate five-day search that ended in heartbreak. As her family enters a period of deep sorry business in Central Australia, the nation is left grappling with th
HEADLINES: Calls For Calm In Alice Springs & Trump Moves On Hormuz
🗞️ HEADLINES The family of an allegedly murdered five-year-old girl is calling for calm and urging leaders not to politicise her death Donald Trump says the US will launch a mission to guide stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz Former NYC mayor and Trump's former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised in "critical but stable condition", his spokesman says Olivia Wilde has respond
Everything Met Gala: The Boycott, The Guest List & How 'Fashion Is Art' Will Look On The Red Carpet
It is fashion’s biggest night of the year, but the Met Gala is much more than just a parade of celebrities on a red carpet. As we prepare for the 2026 event, we explore why this exclusive party is actually a vital fundraiser that bankrolls fashion as an art form. We dive into this year’s conceptual theme, and the dress code that's expected to ditch 'pretty dresses' for sculptural, gall
HEADLINES: Search For Missing Aussie Hiker & Britney Spears Charged
🗞️ HEADLINES Northern Territory's top cop calls for calm after violence erupted over the arrest of an alleged child murderer Police have raided the property of the partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk The Deb's local producer is set to give evidence in Rebel Wilson's court battle A search is underway in Canada for missing Australian hiker Denise Ann Williams Britney Spears
Alice Springs In Chaos After Arrest & All The Behind The Scenes From The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada is back on our big screens 20 years after the original movie became a global hit, with the press tour revealing a lot of original film lore and a new interview revealing what was real and what wasn't. So what will this new storyline tell us? Which Aussie is starring this time around and have we learned form the previous problematic issues around work toxicity and body shaming
HEADLINES: Search For Missing Girl Ends In Tragedy & Latham To Pay For Offensive Tweet
A WARNING to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners this story contains the name of a person who has died 🗞️ HEADLINES The search for missing five-year-old girl Kumanjayi Little Baby has ended in tragedy after police located a body near Alice Springs. A royal commission set up after the 2025 Bondi terror attack has made 14 interim recommendations Former federal Labor leader Mark Latham
Selfie Released Of Alleged Trump Assassin & Why Is Rebel Wilson In Court This Week?
If you’ve seen Rebel Wilson’s name back in the headlines and felt confused about her latest legal fight, you’re not alone. What started with an Instagram story has snowballed into a blockbuster legal battle in the NSW Supreme Court. At the heart of the case is a dispute between the Hollywood star and the lead actress, Charlotte MacInnes, in her directorial debut The Deb; over all
HEADLINES: Police Believe Missing 5yo Is Still Alive & Sam Neill Is Cancer Free
🗞️ HEADLINES Australia’s annual inflation rose to 4.6% in March, its highest in two-and-a-half years An outback community is "holding its breath" and praying for the safe return of a five-year-old girl Thousands of parents will need new childcare after G8 Education announced it will close 40 centres, about 10% of its network, affecting families across its 395 locations. On the second day
King Charles and Queen Camilla Take America & The Styles-Kravitz Engagement Unpacked
Are we seeing happily ever after or taxi cab theory happening right before our eyes? The news that Harry Styles had popped the question to Zoe Kravitz took the world by surprise this week, we unpack the celeb coupling with our Pop Culture and Social Editor Tina Burke, about why this is all happening so fast and whether the theory from Sex And The City, that a man is only willing to settle down onc
HEADLINES: Search For Missing NT Girl & Trump Names Next Ambassador To Australia
🗞️ HEADLINES US President Donald Trump has officially nominated former Republican congressman Dave Brat to be the next American ambassador to Australia. A massive outback search for a missing five-year-old girl has entered its third day near Alice Springs, with the search area now expanded to twenty square kilometres. Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has arrived at the Federal Court in Sydn
BREAKING: Harry Styles Officially Engaged & Inside Trump’s Third Alleged Assassination Plot
White House 🗞️ HEADLINES Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz are engaged Julia Gillard is back in Australia speaking at a gender equality event in Melbourne Today marks the 30 year anniversary of the Pt Arthur massacre King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in the US today The Washington Correspondents dinner alleged gunman faced court charged with attempted assassination 📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a
HEADLINES: Trump Likely ‘Target' Of Shooting & Lisa Kudrow Calls Out 'Mean' Behaviour On Friends
🗞️ HEADLINES The alleged gunman who opened fire outside the entrance of the White House Correspondents' dinner was likely targeting Trump and other members of the administration, according to US authorities Trump has told Iran to call him directly when they’re ready to talk peace after the US President cancelled a visit to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner One Nation L
LISTEN: Adulthood Anxiety & How To Cope When Everything Feels Like A Lot
Ever get anxious about “simple” adult tasks, like booking appointments, answering calls, or deciding what to cook, because being a grown-up feels way harder than expected? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis unpacks "adulthood anxiety" and how to build real confidence AND competence in everyday life. You'll also learn: What age we actually
HEADLINES: Kyle Tells ARN “Put Me Back On Radio” & Russell Brand's 'Exploitative' Admission
🗞️ HEADLINES There's growing pressure on the states and territories to get behind the NDIS changes Kyle Sandilands says his former station should get him back on air to boost flagging share prices Ben Roberts-Smith has confirmed he will be attending Anzac Day services Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by three weeks Russell Brand has admitted he had 'con
The Real Problem With Looksmaxxing
Have you hear of Clavicular? Well, he's the posterboy for "Looksmaxxing" What started as a niche corner of the internet has exploded into a mainstream movement, where young men are obsessed with 'maximising' their physical attractiveness at any cost. But while it might look like a simple 'glow up' on the surface, its origins in incel forums and its link to extreme cosmetic surgery and steroids hav
HEADLINES: Aussie Fuel Stocks Update & Cause Of Death For Teen Found In Singer’s Tesla Revealed
🗞️ HEADLINES PM confirms Australia currently holds 46 days' worth of fuel stocks, remaining a Level 2 The PM also announced a landmark $25 billion investment in Australia’s AI industry Beloved ABC Radio Sydney presenter and musician James Valentine has died aged 64 After months of delays, a medical examiner has ruled the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez a homicide Khloé K
NDIS Overhaul Explained & New Kylie Minogue Doco Announced
The National Disability Insurance Scheme was designed as a lifetime guarantee, ensuring eligible Australians receive the individualised support needed to live an ordinary life. In a major shift ahead of the May Budget, the government is moving to tighten spending, including a plan to remove 160,000 people from the NDIS. But for the families who rely on this funding for therapy and essential
HEADLINES: Trump Extends Ceasefire & Harry Styles Rumoured To Be Engaged
🗞️ HEADLINES US President Donald Trump extends ceasefire until Iran's proposal submitted Anthony Albanese says Australia has secured an extra 200 million litres of diesel The Gates Foundation has launched an external review into its past engagement with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Harry Styles has fuelled engagement speculation with Zoë Kravitz 📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a
The Secret Group Chats Where Men Plot To Drug & Rape Their Wives
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