
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

Arvo News Headlines + Your Weekly Debrief
HEADLINES: Two more Australians have been found safe following the catastrophic glacier collapse and floods in Nepal and Tibet. A new report shows almost 60 percent of Australians believe their politicians don't serve their interests. Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month ban from tennis after testing positive to cocaine, and has entered a treatment program. Hugh Jackman says he's keen to bu

Your AM Headlines + Ask Us Anything About Australian Politics
HEADLINES: Pioneering feminist ‌activist ‌and icon Gloria Steinem has died at the age โ92. Authorities and families hope that telecommunication data can help narrow down the locations of Australians missing following the catastrophic floods in Nepal. Smokers could find their pack of cigarettes costing $30 less under a Coalition government. An amazing EV achievement for Australia Pl

Arvo News Headlines
HEADLINES: The family of Molly Ticehurst, who was murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend at her home in 2024, has come face-to-face with her killer in a courtroom. Sydney has recorded its second suspected mistaken identity killing in 48 hours, with a feud between two rival crime networks now suspected to be behind both attacks. A three-year-old Victorian girl has died after contracting a rare

Your AM Headlines + The Cost Of Sport On Our Brains
HEADLINES: Four men have been interviewed by Victoria Police detectives this week as part of investigations into the sexual assault allegations linked to the Sydney Swans AFL club. Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in Sydney’s west in what detectives believe was a targeted daylight attack. Consent advocate Chanel Contos has told National Press Club that big tech

Arvo News Headlines
HEADLINES: The man accused of assassinating US conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk could face the death panalty. Five missing Australians have been located after last week’s horrific floods. In the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, Anthony Albanese has announced millions to fund the development of Pacific athletes to bolster their medal chances. Doctors have encour

Your AM Headlines + Are Election Promises Sending Us Broke?
HEADLINES: Among the tragic headlines from Nepal, one of the missing Australians has been found in Tibet. Pill testing will be rolled out at New South Wales music festivals from next month, following a year-long trial. A 16-year-old boy has told a Sydney court he planned to bomb the Sydney Opera House on the Sydney Marathon day in 2024, after being radicalised through extremist content on Tikto

Arvo News Headlines
HEADLINES: One of the biggest unsolved mysteries in music history has been closed, with a man found guilty of the murder of Tupac Shakur. The number of new homes being approved has fallen as property prices in almost all capital cities declined for the fifth month in a row. Artificial intelligence could be the ticket out of stunted economic growth while risking the future of increasingly high

Your AM Headlines + Are Australians Living Too Long?
HEADLINES: Australians may soon be able to force social media companies to destroy their personal information. The average annual total cost for a child to play in a community sport competition is growing. Australia is taking a first step towards better understanding motor neurone disease, in a move aimed at getting closer to a cure. A major push to tackle hundreds of thousands of potholes is

Arvo News Headlines
HEADLINES: The number of Australians unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding in Nepal has risen. Pressure is mounting on the Federal Government to strengthen consent education alongside bans on strangulation featured in pornography. E-bike and e-scooter riders could soon need a licence to hit the road Dolly Parton has been laid to rest. And finally, Billie Eilish has swapped the stage fo

Your AM Headlines + Should Australia Pay Its Surrogates?
HEADLINES: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared he “owes it to history” to defeat One Nation. After a spate of sexual assaults the Federal Government is funding a review into its current consent and respectful relationships programs. Hundreds are dead and thousands are still missing in Nepal. Australians may soon have a chance to opt out of social media algorithms.

Arvo News Headlines + Your Weekly Debrief
HEADLINES: The number of missing Australians in flood-hit Nepal has risen, with the federal government sending a specialised team to the disaster ravaged region. The Northern Territory has passed voluntary assisted dying laws, following a conscience vote in parliament late last night. Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have sought to persuade a US judge they were playing characte

Your AM Headlines + Why AI Music Just Got Banned
HEADLINES: More than 160 people have died and hundreds of tourists including dozens of Australians are missing after a glacial collapse triggered the catastrophic flash flood in Nepal and Tibet. If you've got gas at home, you could be paying more, sooner, because other people are switching to electricity. Frustrating news for coffee drinkers trying to make greener choices. Japanese artist Yayoi

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: A sixteen-year-old girl's death on Sydney's Northern Beaches has reignited calls for wider education on respectful relationships. Dozens of Australians are missing after deadly flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet. The Prime Minister has softened a policy that would've forced new AI data centres to run on renewables rather than coal and gas. The man accused of masterminding the Se

Your AM Headlines + When 'Wine O'Clock' Goes Too Far
HEADLINES: A woman accused of killing her husband and dismembering his body has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, on the eve of her trial. Australians could be in for another rate rise, with new economic figures showing inflation isn’t cooling enough. The Trump administration has paused visa appointments for applicants worldwide, as part of its wider immigration crackdown. Meanwhile Donald

Remembering Dolly Parton + Arvo News Headlines
The world is mourning the loss of country music legend, actor, and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who has passed away in Nashville at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. In this special tribute episode of The Quicky, we celebrate the extraordinary life, sharp business acumen, and generous spirit of an icon who brought light to generations. In this episode, you'll learn: The surprising alternat

Breaking News: Dolly Parton Passes Away
We're waking today to a devestating statement from Dolly Parton's family. Tamsin Rose has the latest.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your AM Headlines + Should Influencers Play A Role In Politics?
HEADLINES: The Northern Territory is set for a heated parliamentary debate over assisted dying laws. The state with the country's highest prevalence of poker machines has unveiled a new set of gambling reforms, but harm minimisation groups say they still fall short. Convicted criminals in Western Australia will no longer be able to use good character references to reduce their sentences. The

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: Australia's music charts are about to get a lot harder for AI to crack. The three Scots boys at the centre of sexual assault allegation have faced court. Entertainment and AFL agent Ralph Carr has been sentenced to six years in prison The US has threatened to impose severe sanctions against any country or entity maintaining economic ties with Iran. Yellowstone creator Taylor Sherida

Your AM Headlines + Why Boys Will Be Boys Doesn't Cut It
HEADLINES: Five people believed to be union organisers have been arrested after police raided the CFMEU's Melbourne HQ, plus five other addresses. Nearly two in three young repeat offenders are reoffending while out on bail. A big new Australian study has basically confirmed what a lot of mums of kids with disabilities already know. Lily Hooper could have a law named after her. And a run

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: Sydney woman Leah Stewart has thanked generous strangers for their help after she was mauled by a shark in Coogee in June. The five Sydney Swans players suspended from playing for breaching the club’s behavioural standards just over a week ago have now also been banned from attending the AFL’s night of nights. A new report by Housing advocacy group Everybody's Home

Your AM Headlines + Meet The Senator Who Turned Her Worst Weeks Into a National Inquiry
HEADLINES: A record breaking crowd has shown up to watch the Swans AFLW team but hundreds walked out when the men's game started. Canada has ended trade negotiations with the United States and is expected to impose retaliatory tariffs. Eyes all over the country are on a high-stakes by-election in Western Australia. Australia has confirmed its first mammal death from Bird flu followi

SPECIAL EPISODE: The Lindsay Clancy Conversation
This is a heavy one, and an episode we wish we didn’t have to record. Today, we’re stepping away from our usual format to sit with a story that has broken hearts globally: the Lindsay Clancy trial currently taking place in the US. Mia Freedman is joined by The Quicky journalists, Tamsin Rose and Georgie Page, to unpack the details of this incredibly distressing case. We’ve k

Arvo News Update + Weekly Debrief
HEADLINES: A Brisbane man has been charged with allegedly raping a woman during her morning walk, before going to work and later driving back past the alleged crime scene. NSW Premier Chris Minns apologises to the family of hiker Lily Hooper after mistakenly telling parliament she had been found alive. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits he made an 'error' by appearing on the Bush Deep po

Your AM Headlines + What Europe's Fires Mean For The Australian Summer
HEADLINES: An investigation has been launched into the miscommunication that resulted in the parents of missing teenager Lily Hooper being were initially told their daughter had been found alive, before she was confirmed dead. Corruption and misconduct in Victoria's construction sector will be put in the spotlight in a royal commission after a report last year estimated taxpayers h

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: Three 17-year-old boys have been charged over the alleged rape of a teenage girl in Sydney's southwest at the weekend. The body of missing hiker Lily Hooper has been found after an eight-day search in the NSW Southern Highlands. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to move with their children back to Britain this month. Israel's ambassador to Australia says mistakes

Your AM Headlines + The Pros and Cons of the Data Centre Boom
HEADLINES: Almost one in three teenage boys believe gender equality has gone too far, and one in four think feminism should be resisted with violence, according to a new report. Australians have been warned not to grow complacent this spring, with increased bushfire risks across most states and territories. Close to a hundred Australian Defence Force members have joined the search for

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: The AFL is being urged to implement a no-fault stand-down policy, as leaders blast the Sydney Swans for "glossing over" sexual assault allegations. Another busy day in Federal Parliament with debate on gambling reform causing splinters. Charles Spencer, the brother of Britain's late Princess Diana, is set to publish a book about his sister's life, promising to ‌divulge the tru

Your AM Headlines + The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Everything You Need To Know
HEADLINES: Kids as young as five are waiting up to six months for help after experiencing domestic violence, with a new report warning Australia's support system is failing children altogether. Women using performance and image-enhancing drugs are being left in the dark about the risks, with new research finding clinical guidance is based almost entirely on studies of men. Our electricity su

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: The Sydney Swans football club is considering whether to stand down several players who are under investigation regarding an alleged sexual assault in Melbourne at the weekend. A big week in the Nation’s capital is unfolding on a variety of fronts, with the Government hoping to push three bills through the House of Representatives today. We unveil the latest. New detail

Your AM Headlines + Will A Gun Buyback Make Us Safer?
HEADLINES: NSW households could be shielded from rising power and water costs linked to the state's data centre boom, under a new government framework announced yesterday. A deepfake of Anthony Albanese has been used to dupe Australians out of seven point four million dollars in fake investment scams, ASIC is warning. Tributes are flowing for American actor Hayden Panattiere who died at the a

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving Sydney Swans players in Melbourne at the weekend. US actress Hayden Panettiere has died, aged 36. The debate about access to superannuation is being debated in Federal Parliament. The search for missing bushwalker Lily Hooper has entered its sixth day, with police still combing rugged bushland in the S

Your AM Headlines + The Rise Of Buying Sperm On Social Media
HEADLINES: Changes to the NDIS are expected to pass Federal Parliament this week with the government likely to strike a deal with the Coalition. NSW Premier Chris Minns has become the first - and potentially only - state or territory leader to sign up to the Federal Government's gun buyback. Tributes have flown for former Cambridge professor, Jason Arday, who died at the weekend and had b

Arvo News Update + Your Weekly Debrief
A quick note about today's episode - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that one story contains the name and image of an Indigenous person who has died after permission for the media to report her name from her family.HEADLINES: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says calls for Australia to become a monoculture would threaten national security Meta says it's removed over 750,000

Your AM Headlines + What This Week's Census Reveals About Our Mental Health
HEADLINES: Thousands of high school and university students walked out of class yesterday, joining rallies across the country against One Nation. Sexual assault survivors in one state are being forced to wait up to twelve hours for forensic examinations, a delay campaigners say is failing victims. Whistleblower David McBride is a free man after being granted parole Thousands of jobs at Aus

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg says low-income Aussies need to accept substandard housing Spotify to start labelling AI artists Crowds gather across Europe to watch rare total solar eclipse Scam warning for Aussies heading to Europe as digital travel authorisation requirement delayed Travis Kelce speaks out on Taylor Swift wedding for the first time GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news

Your AM Headlines + A Breakthrough Against Australia's Biggest Killer
HEADLINES: Thousands of students across the country are set to walk out of school and university today to protest the rise of Pauline Hanson and her political party, One Nation. Authorities are doing their best to quell serious concerns over the use of defibrillators in ambulances after a regulator paused sales of the device due to thousands of malfunctions in recent years. Federal pol

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: Explosive reports, electronic device analysis and new witness statements have formed part of an expanding brief of evidence against the surviving Bondi Beach massacre gunman. The coalition wants the AFP to investigate the leaking of a diplomatic note from Japan, following comments the prime minister made about a gift of melons. A 27-year-old woman under a domestic-violence protectio

Your AM Headlines + Why The Man Who Led The World Through Covid Could Be Headed To Jail
HEADLINES: One Nation senators turned their backs during the Acknowledgement of Country in Parliament. The life-saving devices on every NSW ambulance have just been pulled from sale, and paramedics are demanding answers. A reality TV contestant accused of beheading her partner has pleaded not guilty to murder, flagging a mental health defence. Meta, Google, Tiktok and Snapchat to face 3000 law

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: RBA has held interest rates today. Experts are warning WA Police's new facial recognition trial could be less accurate for women and people of colour. Recruitment of air traffic controllers is tracking well despite union warnings of widespread shortages, the head of Australia's aviation services says. Take-home assessments could be banned in one state, in a radical overhaul of AI in th

Your AM Headlines + Teachers Petition To Ban Screens In Schools
HEADLINES: Tonight is Census Night, we detail why you need to do it and what new questions you can expect. Victorian teachers could be in line for a two thousand dollar bonus, as the state government tries to avoid a statewide strike planned for next Wednesday. Mortgage applications have dropped 20 per cent since May's federal budget, and it could be good news for first home buyers. The latest

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: Fallout for Albanese over "melons" comments about Japanese PM. Police have confirmed the remains found inside a suitcase on a NSW roadside are NOT human. Free GP visits are on the rise. Take-home assessments could be banned in one state, in a radical overhaul of AI in the classroom. The government confirms your data is safe ahead of Census Night. Today marked a new chapter for Ky

Your AM Headlines + How Smart Glasses Are Targeting Women
HEADLINES: An investigation has been launched after two aircraft came within metres of a collision at Sydney Airport. A $5 million national anti-bullying campaign has been launched. The Albanese Government will be forced to defend their draft legislation as Parliament resumes following the winter break. Western Australia makes a $20 million bid to snag the 2028 NRL Grand Final from Sydney

Arvo News Update + Your Weekly Debrief
HEADLINES: Meta fined $567 million in largest child safety ruling against social media giant US Senate committee panel votes to hold former COVID adviser Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions about the pandemic One Nation defends use of party funds for European trip New Victorian premier pushes on with work-from-home laws Tom and Zendaya reportedly celebrat

Your AM Headlines, The Great E-Bike Clampdown & James Packer Weds Again
HEADLINES: There is a new nationwide crackdown on high-speed e-bikes after years of rising accidents and injuries. A toddler has been rescued unharmed after a siege in outback Queensland left two adults dead. Your drivers licence photo could soon be shared with a national facial recognition database, under new laws introduced to NSW Parliament. Amazon says its new AI-powered Alexa has been specia

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: Victim-survivors of DV could now be able to use secret recordings to seek safety, after a major High Court decision Over nine in 10 new parents say they've driven while excessively tired, new research says Astronomers have captured the highest-resolution images ever taken of the sun's visible surface Perez Hilton's family says he's receiving medical care after authorities responded to

Your AM Headlines + So, Why Did Australia Just Fail Its Latest Womenโs Health Check?
HEADLINES: The New South Wales government has accepted most of the recommendations from the inquest into last year's Bondi Junction stabbing attack. Australians may soon be able to piggyback off a different mobile network if their own provider has left them without service. A parliamentary inquiry has uncovered some shocking reports about one of the country's leading cancer hospitals. A la

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: Jetstar to charge new fees for overhead carry-on baggage. An armed man has been arrested at Trump’s golf club in LA. This year's NAPLAN results are in - and one in three Australian students isn't meeting basic literacy and numeracy expectations. A Tasmanian woman who burnt down her own home rather than hand it to her daughter-in-law has avoided jail. Princess Eugenie has welc

Your AM Headlines + Inside The Gambling Ad Crackdown
HEADLINES: The corporate watchdog has issued its strongest warning yet about a $25-billion-a-month betting industry that is looking to expand into Australia. If you've bought free-range eggs lately, we have something something worth knowing. A diarrhoea outbreak in the US has now spread to forty-five of the fifty states, and it's all been linked back to one contaminated food supplier. Aria

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: Doctors at some of Melbourne's biggest public hospitals will walk off the job for the first time in twenty years next week. New figures show more than 34,000 Australians who bought their first home with a five per cent deposit could end up owing more on their mortgage than their home is worth. New Victorian premier Ben Carroll has just named his first cabinet, and one change is tu

Your AM Headlines + Fixing the Childcare Crisis
HEADLINES: The leading entertainment figure who raped a younger woman in his own home can now be named. Tanya Plibersek says there has "never been a better time" to be a first-home buyer in Australia. Gambling reform advocates have told a Senate inquiry that betting companies have used lavish inducements to keep high-spending customers gambling. Authorities have warned of a "long, difficul

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: We detail the claims made on day one of what’s expected to be a months-long trial for Alan Jones. One Nation has refused to allow ABC and The Guardian journalists into a press conference in Victoria. Daniel Morcombe's parents are pushing for a public child sex offender registry to be rolled out nationwide, Drivers in the world's most tolled city, are getting some relief on

Your AM Headlines + The Dopamine Trap Costing Aussies Billions
HEADLINES: Former Broadcaster Alan Jones' assault trial begins today. 60,000 migrants have crossed into Spain, sparking one of Europe's biggest migrant crises. The PM is under pressure to stand down Labor MP Luke Gosling over assault charge. Dozens of birds killed in first bird flu mass mortality event. The 2026 Census has landed in mailboxes across the country. GET IN

Arvo News Update + Your Weekly News Debrief
HEADLINES: Federal Attorney-General pushes for tougher nationwide child safety rules to stop offenders exploiting gaps between states Australia is sending firefighter teams to support efforts in France as wildfires surge Environment Minister Murray Watt says it's 'reasonable' to expect to see more bird flu cases, as the egg industry prepares US President Donald Trump says talks between medi

Your AM Headlines + Why More Of Us Are Losing Trust In Each Other
HEADLINES: Confirming an Alzheimer's diagnosis could soon be as simple as a blood test. Australia's second-largest telco is facing legal action over a major network failure that caused a widespread triple-zero outage. Australia’s online watchdog - launches legal action against a popular messaging app for failing to remove terror related content. Bird flu cases have been detected in a

Arvo News Update
HEADLINES: Australia performing poorly when it comes to Closing The Gap. The United States has carried out fresh strikes in Iran. Wildfires continue to ravage parts of Europe The Daily mail wants Prince Harry to pay their multimillion dollar legal costs. Neil The Seal's big bill. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at theq

Your AM Headlines + Why Shingles is Spiking in Younger Women
HEADLINES: Some Australian mortgage holders have been significantly overcharged. Migration levels way down. Concerns are being raised around the safety and privacy of vulnerable patients of doctors using AI. Drivers will lose their fuel discount from Monday. Pop star Ariana Grande is taking on two alleged hackers in court. GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dile

HEADLINES: Australia's First Data On Pregnancy Loss Revealed & Our Favourite Fruit Is About To Get More Expensive
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ More bird flu cases detected as scientists test to see if it's spread locally The Commonwealth has settled a workplace lawsuit brought by former Liberal staffer Fiona Brown American and Saudi forces have struck sites used by Iran-backed militias in Iraq Australia's first national data on pregnancy loss has been released Shoppers are being warned they could be paying more at

Thereโs Been Another Leadership Spill - Hereโs What It Means & Iconic Aussie Movie Is Back
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Reserve Bank ready to hike interest rates further. A parliamentary inquiry into last summer's devastating Victorian bushfires has handed down 80 recommendations for change. CFA volunteer numbers have dropped by more than a quarter in a decade. Meta has told a national inquiry it 'doesn't believe' it employs any Indigenous content moderators. Divorce is on the rise. Thirty ye

HEADLINES: New Premier For Vic & More Women Being Turned Away From Shelters
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Ben Carroll has been sworn in as Victoria's 50th premier. More women are being turned away from shelters. Huge numbers of Aussies have been caught up in the Origin Energy data breach. Wholesale power prices have almost halved but not all households are experiencing the drop. US television presenter Savannah Guthrie has made another emotional plea to her mother Nancy's abductors.

State Leadership Challenge Looms & How To Protect Boys From The Manosphere
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ The Victorian Labor Party looks likely to change leaders. Pauline Hanson has failed in her bid to overturn a court finding that she made a racist remark online, while Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has ruled out any coalition between the Liberal Party and One Nation ahead of the next election. The federal government has declared yesterday's nationwide AusAlert test a success.

HEADLINES: Leadership Challenge To Victorian Premier & Magda's Cheery Return
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan staves off challenge to her leadership Opposition Leader Angus Taylor rules out suggestions of coalition with One Nation Coogee shark attack hero breaks world record in gruelling 52km paddleboard race Magda Szubanksi's shares her 'cheery' return to public life ๐ฉ GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note

Aussie Travellers Warned As Europe Burns & What Today's National Emergency Alarm Means For You
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Australian travellers in parts of Europe are being warned to be on alert - as wildfires ravage Spain and France. More pain at the petrol pump as motorists are being warned it’s unlikely the fuel excise relief will be extended. There are concerns that thousands of Australian babies could be forgoing life-saving treatment due to misinformation online. The Prime Minister ha

HEADLINES:ย Petrol Pain Ahead & Oasis Heads To The Big Screen
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Queensland man charged over allegedly using AI to superimpose women's faces on explicit imagery and sharing it publicly US imposes 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian exports Petrol prices could push back above $2 a litre Gambling reform set to be locked into Labor's policy platform Bird flu reaches Queenland's coastline for the first time in a dead petrel Hollywood Walk of Fame re

Inside Rebelโs Big Win, The Great AI Escape & Do You Live In Australia's 'Luckiest' State?
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games officially kicks off today, and the countdown to Brisbane is on. Australia wants a say in how artificial intelligence gets built - not just how it gets used. The government is expanding its paid placement scheme to ten new professions, with students eligible for payments of up to $338 a week. And one Australian state has been named the lucki

HEADLINES: Thousands Of Teachers Walk Off The Job & Employment Rate Rise Shocks Experts
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Federal Government to introduce workplace court to fast-track employment disputes Australia's unemployment rate has held steady but is expected to rise Thousands of Victorian teachers strike over pay and conditions New portrait of Prince George unveiled to mark his 13th birthday And Julie Andrews biopic in the works ๐ฉ GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback o

Pauline Hanson's Domestic Violence Comments Spark Fury & The Rise Of Hygiene Poverty
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has been blasted for calling domestic violence a "two-way street" and suggesting women could simply leave places where they were unsafe. Millions of Australians may have had their data accessed by hackers after Origin Energy confirmed it is investigating a cybersecurity incident. Hollywood A-lister Rebel Wilson has been found not to have defamed

HEADLINES: Financial Cost Of Leaving Domestic Violence & Concerns Grow Over National Emergency System
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Concerns continue for Australian emergency warning system Financial cost of leaving domestic violence increases above rate of inflation. 16 year old boy changed with murdering his mother as sister runs for help France follows Australia banning children from social media Big news for 'Suddenly 30' fans ๐ฉ GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send

Controversy Over Lunchbox Staple & All The Ways A Little Girl Was Failed
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ A review into the circumstances leading up to the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby has found serious departmental failures over how her case was managed. Victorian public school teachers are set to walk off the job for a second time this year, after voting down the state government's revised pay offer. A new report says the system meant to help unemployed Australians find work is

HEADLINES: Pauline Hanson Denies Support Of White Australia Policy & New Risks Identified For PMOS Sufferers
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Pauline Hanson has declared she is ready to be prime minister Manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are fighting extradition to the UK Women with PMOS have a four times higher risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to a major new study A US judge has temporarily blocked Paramount Skydance’s massive A$157 billion buyout of Warner Bros Discovery Anne Hathaway s

The Fight To Bring Murdered Mum's Kids Home & What We're All Getting Wrong About Vaping
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ The family of an Australian woman allegedly murdered by her husband in the US have begun a legal fight to bring her two young sons back home. Director Christopher Nolan's ‘The Odyssey’ has just had the biggest opening of his career. US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have announced the birth of their fourth child. Same-sex couples in Queensland are

HEADLINES: Spainโs World Cup Glory & MAFSโ Golden Couple Splits
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Spain makes World Cup history and FIFA's star-studded half-time show Pauline Hanson is fending off criticism from political rivals over her recent Europe trip The United States has launched another round of airstrikes on Iran Married At First Sight 2026 couple Stella and Filip appear to have called it quits, just eight months after getting engaged ๐ฉ GET IN TOUCH Got a story

Andrew Tate Arrested & Sick Again? Here's Why This Winter Is So Brutal
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Andrew & Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US as British authorities seek their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges. Federal Government announces its national response to Islamophobia Senator Pauline Hanson wraps up her UK and Europe trip with a speech to a major right-wing political conference Officials say not enough evidence to charge anyone over

Your Most Urgent Perimenopause Questions, Answered By 25 Leading Experts
You hot? Same. Grab a fan, because Very Peri is officially here. Created by Mamamia, we’ve sorted through the noise to answer your most urgent perimenopause questions.There is no shortage of perimenopause information out there. In fact, there is too much and most of it is unregulated, incomplete or contradictory. Consider Very peri your single trusted source, built purely around your needs.G

HEADLINES: Families Devastated By Methanol Charges & Remembering Kardashian-Jenner Matriarch MJ
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Penny Wong says Australia ‘bitterly disappointed’ in Laos poisoning charges as ambassador called in to help. One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has railed against Muslims, migrants and COVID-19 vaccines in a controversial podcast with a British far-right activist. Meta says it will alert parents if teen AI chats suggest suicide risk. If you or someone you know needs supp

Inside The Odyssey Film Backlash & Where Are Taylor Swift's Wedding Pics?
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Father backs breakthrough laser test to detect methanol in sealed bottles Rights groups urge universities to protect free speech and peaceful protest Calls grow for Pauline Hanson to sack Malcolm Roberts over past remarks George Lucas says AI is the future of filmmaking ๐ฉ GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at thequi

HEADLINES: JD Vance Admits Epstein Mistake & Unheard David Bowie Songs Set For Release
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Clothing clue appeal in widespread childcare abuse case across Sydney Domestic violence advocates warn AusAlert system could put regional women at increased risk US Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration "absolutely" mishandled the communications surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. New David Bowie album will feature 10 unreleased songs ๐ฉ GET IN TOUCH Got a

Can The Government Tame The AI Beast?
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ So-called "ISIS Bride" refused bail for a second time UK to introduce social media curfew in addition to banning platforms for under-16s Former St Kilda player Nicky Winmar removed from the AFL Hall of Fame following assault conviction New Zealand confirms first case of deadly bird flu CB "Sully" Sullenberger reveals early-stage Alzheimer's disease diagnosis ๐ฉ

HEADLINES: PM Unveils New AI Plan & Meghan Markle Earns Award Nomination
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined Labor’s AI plan in a major speech at the University of Sydney today A man has been shot dead in Sydney’s northwest while sitting in a car, in what police believe was a targeted attack. A landmark study of thousands of Gen Z Aussies has revealed their lack of faith in politics, the media and religion Today host Sarah Abo has

The Dangerous New Wellness Trend Leaving Australians with โPeptide Faceโ
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ Origin Energy customers to receive refunds after probe into misleading plans Police are pledging to hunt down organised crime members who masterminded the kidnapping of an elderly man Qantas has been crowned the world's most punctual airline for June Christopher Nolan has defended his new film The Odyssey against backlash ๐ฉ GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off,

HEADLINES: Karl Stefanovic Breaks Silence On Controversial Interview & Natalie Imbruglia Announces Aussie Return
๐๏ธ HEADLINES ๐๏ธ US forces launched a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says he criticises One Nation with a "heavy heart" Karl Stefanovic has hit back at his critics during an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored Australia’s online safety watchdog has slammed major social media apps for having gaps in their response to online "sextortion" Four
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