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Public hospitals are under mounting pressure as demand for mental health care surges; The newly elected Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani has appointed an all-women transition team to guide his move into City Hall; Nick Kyrgios is eyeing a shock return to the Australian Open in January; Tom Brady has revealed that his pit bull, Junie, is actually a clone of his family’s previous dog. Su...

Chanté Joseph's viral Vogue article has sparked a global debate: why are women obscuring their partners online, sharing only a hand or a blurred face? We unpack the shifting script where public partnership can feel cringe, and how the new flex is independence. And in headlines today, The Victorian Supreme Court has released the documents relating to Erin Patterson’s murder conviction...

At least three people have died and eleven have been injured after a large cargo plane crashed and exploded during takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky; Israel has received the body of a hostage recovered in Gaza, which was transferred by Hamas via the Red Cross for identification; A major new study has found that children vaccinated against COVID-19 have half the risk of developing rare heart complica...

Millions of Australians are set to receive hours of free solar electricity each day even without rooftop panels. Allow us to explain. Plus, we explore "Rose Jail," the new dating app hack being used to re-train app algorithms for better matches, and check in on a colleague's week-long experiment. And in headlines today, Arise, Sir David Beckham. King Charles officially knighted Beckham overnight f...

Pregnant teenager Bella Culley has been released from jail; Viswashkumar Ramesh is struggling in the wake of the Air India plane crash; One million dollar reward announced to solve a two-decades-old murder case; Skipping breakfast or another meal while fasting does not slow down thinking skills, medical researchers say. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Cassandra...

We all know millions of people are using Ai like ChatGPT for mental health concerns... but is it equipped to deal with, and spot, potentially severe cases of mental health episodes?  According to OpenAi, their new upgrade should do the trick, but experts aren't convinced. Plus, Black Friday sales have blown out to an entire month of sales so how do we know if we're getting a good deal? We sha...

Under-fire Optus executives have copped a parliamentary bashing for their response to a triple-zero outage linked to the deaths of three people; New research has found Australian women are working more and with better pay and job security than ever, but uneven sector pay and domestic workload remain stubborn barriers to equality; Support for the opposition has plummeted to a record low, as voter b...

King Charles has officially stripped his brother of his birthright title and kicked him out of the Royal Lodge.  We look at how the posthumously released memoir by his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, forced the Palace's hand and what this almost-unprecedented move signals for the future of the Royal Family. And in headlines today, Former prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is due to be stripped of...

King Charles has stripped his younger brother Andrew of his title of prince and forced him out of his home by Windsor Castle; Queensland has passed a law honouring Sunshine Coast teenager Daniel Morcombe allowing parents to track predators on a public child sex offender register; New figures show more people are dying from flu than COVID-19 in Australia; Dictionary.com has revealed its word of the...

On Halloween, as the veil between worlds thins, so we're go full Ghostbusters to investigate the lore behind Mamamia's office ghost, "Sally". Why so many of us are drawn to things that go bump in the night? We bring in the big guns to find out. And in headlines today, Donald Trump’s call to resume US nuclear testing has sparked global concern, with Russia warning it will “act according...

Teenage cricketer dies in training accident; Australia's four major banks cast doubt on rate cut; Deaths confirmed after record-breaking hurricane; Prince Harry takes aim at social media giants; Lily Allen shares dating truths after album launch.  Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli / Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu Hill  Become...

Just weeks after a peace plan was agreed upon, Israel has launched new strikes on Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire. So does the signal the end of the ceasefire? Plus, we dive into the exhausting question of finding the "perfect" moment to start a family, exploring all the financial, career, and emotional factors at play. And in headlines today, The war in Ukraine will stop within a...

Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica after making landfall as a category five storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded; online gangs of young men are "hunting" vulnerable young girls and coercing them into committing "twisted" acts of violence; a 42-year-old woman has faced court after allegedly sabotaging gas supplies at two Sydney hospitals, as it emerged a 72-year-old m...

US President Donald Trump has again hinted at the idea of serving a third term, but what would it take to secure his spot in the oval for another term? Plus, Lily Allen's new album is causing an internet meltdown. Entertainment Editor Tina Burke has all the details.  And in headlines today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given orders to the military for immediate "powerful" str...

Gmail users on high alert after millions of credentials stolen; Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde barred from entering Australia to play in a volleyball championship, Jamaica is preparing to face Hurricane Melissa; Another deceased hostage's body handed to Israel's military; Matildas forward Sam Kerr is officially back from injury. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Hos...

The Bureau of Meteorology's new website has caused an uproar, with users calling it confusing and complaining that crucial data is now hard to find or missing. We unpack the backlash that hit just as severe weather was sweeping the nation. Plus, we look at the new "Tired Girl Eyes" trend teaching us to ditch the concealer.  And in headlines today, King dedicates UK's first memorial to LGBTQI...

Australian women will have access to another affordable contraception option, as a vaginal ring is added to the government's medication subsidy scheme for the first time; French officials say two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris' Louvre museum; Major reforms to Australia's environment laws will not be split up despite demands from the opposition,...

New research reveals the secret to stronger social connections is knowing your social sweet spot; a must-know tip as the holiday party season begins. Plus, with Australia's social media ban for under-16s just over a month away, we look at how internet-famous family vloggers are scrambling to prepare for a major shake-up to their lives and livelihoods. And in headlines today, The United States has...

Three men accused of being part of a "kill crew" have been charged after Thi Kim Tran was brutally kidnapped and murdered; A new task force has been assembled to lead the search for fugitive accused police killer Dezi Freeman, as authorities consolidate resources; Thousands of Samsung mobile phone users risk being out of pocket to replace devices that can't connect to triple-zero; Just weeks after...

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...