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From diss tracks to Fortnite streams, politicians are trying everything to win over Gen Z voters this election - but are their attempts to be "down with the kids" actually working? Plus, Chinese manufacturers are going viral on TikTok by exposing how much luxury goods really cost to make... THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCH Share your s...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says security concerns won’t stop him from interacting with Australians; Two women have died in suspected domestic violence attacks in 24 hours; There’s bad news for caffeine addicts, chocoholics and red meat lovers, with new research finding the grocery items are making the planet sick; Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter is facing new sexual assault all...

Katy Perry and an all-female crew have made history in space, but their Blue Origin flight has sparked both celebration and controversy... and does this mean we all need to start saving for our next out-of-this-world (literally) holiday?  Plus, an IVF mix-up at a Brisbane fertility clinic has left two families grappling with an unthinkable situation, as we investigate just how common these er...

Five years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and jailed, the former movie mogul is returning to court for a new trial; A Labor majority is becoming increasingly likely as the Prime Minister declares he's in for the long haul; Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken to the witness stand on the first day of an trust trial; The Princess of Wales has described how she experiences a "very spiritu...

The major parties have a sudden interest in first home buyers, but are what they're promising all its cracked up to be? Plus we asked women what concerns they're taking the the polls this election, and the results are in... Check out our interviews with Peter Dutton & Anthony Albanese And in headlines today Treasurer Jim Chalmers & Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor went head to head in a debat...

Two people have been charged after a tragic shooting accident claimed the life of a nine-year-old boy near Goulburn, in southern New South Wales; Australia is facing a maths crisis, and it’s not just students feeling the pressure; The helicopter that crashed into New York’s Hudson River last week, killing all six people has been found to have had no flight recorders on board; Mickey Ro...

Behind Dubai's glittering facade of luxury and influencer lifestyles lies a dark reality for women who find themselves caught in dangerous situations at private parties. Plus, as Netflix announces the leads for a new Pride and Prejudice adaptation and filming continues for a reworked Wuthering Heights, we're asking if we really need more versions of the beloved classics. And in headlines today Lab...

We're back for another weekend edition of good news for your listening pleasure.  This week Claire Murphy and Taylah Strano share the smile-worth stories they couldn't stop thinking about; from nostalgia-fuelled scent research to a very unserious conversation about a certain coverboy's new ad campaign.  Listen to WELL. here   THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has supported Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock’s view that Australia is in a strong position to handle the impact of Donald Trump’s US tariffs; A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, killing all six people on board after it broke apart midair; Australia’s youngest convicted murderer is back in custody just weeks after being released under strict s...

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Bondi Junction stabbings, we remember the six lives lost on that devastating Saturday afternoon and the stories of those who were taken too soon. Plus, with a coronial inquest set to begin later this month, 7NEWS Anchor Angela Cox helps us understand how this event changed our community forever and what questions still need to be answered. And in news...

The Australian stock market experienced a significant boost after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on tariffs; Rural and regional Australia could share in billions of dollars to fill gaps in critical infrastructure, childcare and health services; Australians with a passion for trading cards, coins and collectables have built fortunes big and small; And Lady Gaga has annou...

If you're one of the 15 million people who sent their DNA to 23andMe, your genetic information could soon be up for sale as the company faces bankruptcy, we investigate what this means for your privacy. Plus, we're unpacking that wild White Lotus season three finale and looking ahead to what's in store for season four. And in news headlines today US President Donald Trump has paused some tariffs f...

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has confirmed his father suffered a heart attack before the first leaders’ debate of the election campaign; The Australian Securities Exchange is once again in freefall; Meghan Markle has released the first episode of her new podcast  Confessions of a Female Founder; American biotech company Colossal Biosciences says it has produced three once-extinct wolv...

With just three weeks until the federal election, both leaders are making major policy shifts while an unprecedented number of voters remain undecided. Plus, in an Australian first, we examine a landmark ruling that's changing how our legal system approaches domestic violence cases. If you or someone you know needs support, contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732. And in today's headlines the audienc...

Thousands of NSW public hospital doctors have begun a three-day strike, pleading for better pay and conditions; Australia's unemployment rate risks shooting up as an escalating trade war slams the brakes on the world economy; The Israeli military says an initial investigation into the killing of 15 emergency workers in the south of the Gaza Strip last month shows that the incident occurred "due to...

Last week US President Donald Trump announced "reciprocal" tariffs across the globe. While the world tries to understand what these new trade rules mean, we're already starting to see the impacts.  Plus, as Married At First Sight wraps up its most controversial season yet where does it leave the future of the show?  And in news headlines today Labor announces a $1 billion mental health c...

Voters are running out of time to enrol or update their details ahead of the May 3 federal election;  The inquest into the 2024 Bondi Junction mass stabbing has been widened to examine how the media reported the tragedy, after families of the six victims expressed "significant distress" over graphic and insensitive coverage; The United Nations is warning that cuts to foreign aid—led by...

Everything we thought we knew about women's fitness has been turned on its head, so how exactly should we be working up a sweat?  Plus, if you've been feeling 'meh' since January, April Theory suggests you're not alone. And in news headlines today Opposition leader Peter Dutton has dumped the push to end working from home for all public service workers and cutting 41,000 jobs; Aussies warned...

Taking a break from the usual news cycle chaos, we're bringing you a special weekend episode filled with the good news stories you might have missed. From heartwarming medical breakthroughs to unexpected acts of kindness, Claire Murphy joins Taylah Strano to share some smile-worthy headlines that prove there's still plenty of good happening in the world. THE END BITS Support independent women...

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has promised cheaper fuel as he campaigns in Sydney; Health practitioners with proven findings of sexual misconduct will now have this permanently listed on their public registration; A vehicle belonging to missing woman Tayla Spies has been found near where it was last seen before she disappeared; Underworld figure Tony Mokbel has been released from prison on $1mill...

We're all across the pros & cons of using drugs like Ozempic for weight loss, but what about the side effects? Turns out there's a recently discovered side effect that affects women way more than it does men.  Plus, from rizz to gigil , we're unpacking new additions to the Oxford English Dictionary. And in today's headlines two men have been arrested after they allegedly took loaded guns...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed a new round of blanket US tariffs on Australia as “totally unwarranted” and “not the act of a friend”; While Australia has ruled out reciprocal tariffs, the Albanese Government plans to provide $50 million dollars in support to affected sectors; North West New South Wales communities are bracing for up to 10 weeks in isolation as...

From empty cottage cheese shelves to viral TikTok protein bowls, why are we all so obsessed with protein right now?  Plus, meet the 'task-maskers': those dramatically busy colleagues who somehow never get anything done. And in headlines today the election campaign moved to Melbourne yesterday but Premier Jacinta Allen was not in attendance; The electoral commission is looking into content pos...

Anthony Albanese says Australia is prepared for the impact of looming tariffs imposed by Donald Trump; The prime minister says Labor will back a pay rise for minimum and award wage earners; New research reveals almost one in two Australian teens live with chronic diseases; Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing a new lawsuit in Florida. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news...

Netflix's confronting new series Adolescence has everyone talking about how young boys are being exposed to dangerous online ideologies and incel culture.  But beyond just highlighting the problem, what can actually be done to protect our kids from this digital rabbit hole? And in headlines today, the US Attorney General has ordered prosecutors to seek the death penalty in the Luigi Mangione...