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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here, but many eligible women are still skipping their breast screens, whether that be they're putting off their own health checks or they're kinda...scared.  So today, we take you inside a screening appointment to demystify the process and share expert tips on how to perform essential self-exams at home. And in headlines today, President Vladimir Putin says R...

The United Nations' top legal body, International Court of Justice, has given an advisory opinion saying that Israel is under the obligation to ensure the basic needs of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip are met; South Australia’s Ikara-Flinders Ranges is the only Australian spot to be named on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel guide for 2026; Thousands of Australians are counting...

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has gone viral after using a "Your Mom" joke to dress down a journalist. So is this a fireable offence? Probably not, but it does speak to the current mood in media-politics relations in the US. Plus, the origin of yo mama jokes cuts deeper than we realise. And in headlines today, Telstra has tested phones in the wake of customers in another network out...

Survivors of domestic violence in NSW can now end a lease without notifying other tenants, under new law; Australian regional airline REX has been bought by US company AIR T; A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 13-year-old Arthur Haines, who died after a house fire more than 27 years ago; A man has been arrested and around $9,000 worth of rare Labubu dolls seized after a police raid; T...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump finally met face-to-face at the White House, with Australia securing a key rare earths deal. We look at what was achieved, the update on the AUKUS pact, and unpack the moment Trump unexpectedly tore down a familiar face. And in headlines today, The Paris prosecutor says crown jewels stolen in a dramatic weekend Louvre heist are worth an...

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has called for Australian ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd to be sacked after an awkward moment at the Trump and Albanese meeting at the White House today; U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if they breach the Gaza truce deal with Israel; Australian researchers reveal giving birth and breastfeeding can reduce the long-term risk of an aggre...

Prince Andrew has renounced his remaining royal titles amid a new police probe into alleged attempts to smear his sexual assault accuser, Virginia Giuffre. We look at what the latest scandal means for the royal family and the King's brother. Plus, we explore "chatfishing," the new dating dilemma with Ai doing the heavy lifting.  And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met...

Police will use an abundance of CCTV and body-worn camera footage to identify those responsible for violent Melbourne protests that put two officers in hospital; The Israeli military says a ceasefire in Gaza has resumed after an attack killed two of its soldiers, prompting a wave of airstrikes killing 26 people; French authorities are investigating after thieves hit the Louvre Museum in Paris, ste...

As the end of the year looms, many of us are hit by the "October Slump," an period of low energy, mood, and increased irritability. We look at why this phenomenon is hitting Australians despite the warmer weather and how to stop everything from a clicking pen to poorly folded tea towels from making you quit your job. And in headlines today, Nationals leader David Littleproud is confident other MPs...

The ADF is in talks with the US about possibly joining an international force for Gaza peace efforts; Former Trump adviser John Bolton has been indicted for allegedly mishandling classified documents; A diabetic camper missing for nine days in remote Victoria has been found alive after lighting a fire; In Melbourne, shocking footage of a stabbing has reignited debate over CBD safety...

In a week filled with stories from war torn Gaza and Israeli hostage families joy and grief, The Quicky team is bringing you a dose of lighter news today to help the transition into the weekend, Today we find out why the latest Kardashian venture wil have you wonfering if lal that laser hair removal was worth it, and we find out why one man's hope for his mising dog, has led to a reunion a decade...

Australian Olympic champion Ariane Titmus is retiring; Unemployment rate hits four-year high; NSW to introduce tougher sentences for intimate partner murders; Gaza gets aid deliveries as Hamas returns more hostage bodies; Jennifer Lopez’s candid revelations about her past relationships. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli Audio Production...

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has seen all 20 remaining living Israeli hostages freed, with families in Hostages Square erupting in tears of joy. But as the bodies of the dead are slowly returned, we speak to an activist who tragically lost his cousin and niece in the October 7 attacks about the despair of the families who won't get a reunion. And in headlines today, Israeli authorities s...

Hamas has handed over the bodies of four deceased hostages amid escalating international pressure; New South Wales has marked a grim milestone, recording the highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody for a single state in one year; Controversial US right-wing commentator Candace Owens has lost her final bid to enter Australia after the High Court dismissed her appeal; And Australia’s be...

Following their historic loss at the last federal election, it became apparent the Liberal party had a glaring issue... women. So, now with a newly minted leader in Sussan Ley, just how do the opposition fix their women problem? And rebuild from a political washout? And who is Sussan Ley, the history-making first female leader of the Liberals?  And in headlines today, Israel has delayed aid i...

Australia has hailed US President Donald Trump’s "incredible achievement" in ending Israel's war on Gaza; The private phone numbers of some of Australia’s most high-profile leaders, including Anthony Albanese, have been leaked online; Investigators are scouring bushland in a renewed search for Lucinda Miller, three years after her mysterious disappearance; A new study has found even a...

Cautious optimism surrounds the Gaza conflict as Israel and Hamas agree to and begin implementing phase one of US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan; including the release of Israeli hostages. We look at what the progress signals for the end of the war and hear the heartbreaking account of a Palestinian journalist living in Gaza, documenting life on the ground.  And in headlines tod...

President Donald Trump has declared an end to the war in Gaza; One in seven Australians poverty-stricken; There's a major city-country divide in miscarriage support in Australia; Katy Perry kissed Justin Trudeau – and liked it. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Taylah Strano  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia....

New research reveals an unexpected reality beneath Australia's sunny surface, ranking the nations most anxious city. We look at what's driving unprecedented levels of anxiety in regional and commuter hubs, with doctors reporting that mental health is a top factor in patient visits. And in headlines today, The deal to release the final remaining hostages held in Gaza is set to unfold today as the 2...

We’re one step closer to seeing the end of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as the Israeli government approves the ceasefire and hostage deal brokered by the United States; Australians detained by Israel for trying to sail aid into Gaza have vowed to do it again, despite alleging human rights abuses while in captivity; Sam Kerr is back in the Matildas squad for the first time since late 2023, ah...

Welcome to your feel-good weekly news wrap.  From prayers to promising words from country icon Dolly Parton to a Nobel Prize close to home and the Aussie woman smashing a Guinness World Record, there's so much good news to share in this week.  And in headlines today, a French appeals court has increased Husamettin Dogan’s sentence to 10 years for raping Gisele Pelicot while she was...

Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of peace plan; NSW’s top court blocks Sydney Opera House Pro-Palestine protest; Hackers threaten to release Qantas customers' data; Man shot dead in Sydney identified as UFC fighter; Explicit Taylor Swift song has whole world talking.  Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli  Audio Produ...

The Afghan Women's Refugee Team, made up of players forced to flee their homes after the Taliban took back power in 2021, is preparing for their first international match in almost four years.  We speak to one of the Australian-based players about their powerful journey back to the pitch. Plus, new research confirms Gen Z is turning Australia's long-standing drinking culture on its head. And...

The federal government was left in the dark about last month's deadly Optus triple 0 outage because the telco sent the notification email to the wrong address; A stark new report shows Australia's rental crisis is deepening, with soaring prices forcing people further away from their jobs and communities; A legendary rite of passage for generations of young Australians is coming to an end, with the...

What exactly happened when Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla? If you ask the families of the Australians on board, they've reported alleged abuse and torture. Plus, we break down the luteal phase; why this final stretch of the menstrual cycle has become short-hand for feeling low, and what's actually happening in your body. And in headlines today, Australian activists in Israeli detenti...