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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...

Hundreds of adventure seekers are stranded in a blizzard on Mount Everest; Taylor Swift broke her record for most ‘first week’ sales in just one day; Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman has made an appearance at Paris Fashion Week alongside her two daughters; Police have charged a gunman who allegedly fired into a suburban street in Croydon Park; Man convicted in Gisèle Pelicot...

Daylight Saving is officially back across some parts of Australia - and so is the annual argument. While some love the long, sun-drenched nights, others rage over the confusing timezones and sleep disruption.  Now in the most evidence-based study yet, U.S. scientists have confirmed Daylight Saving is bad for our health. So is this finally vindication for Daylight Saving haters?  And in h...

The war in Gaza isn’t over yet, says U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who expects a potential hostage deal early this week; Reece Walsh starred in one of the all-time great grand final performances as the Broncos ended a 17-year title drought, beating Melbourne 26-22 in the 2025 NRL decider; Fire crews worked overnight to contain a bushfire on Queensland’s Moreton Island,...

Psychiatrists working in Australia's largest public health system will be given a temporary pay bump, following mass resignations; Three appeal judges have delivered a split decision in underworld figure Tony Mokbel’s fight to quash his drug convictions; Australians detained by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza could soon receive help from the federal government; The man shot de...

We asked you what news stories you wanted covered this week and from sunscreen SFP fails to Keith and Nicole's break up, Trump's new plan for Gaza and Nurses being able to prescribe our medications, there was one thing we still hadn't touched on. You asked us to cleanse the timeline. The news right now, has been a lot, and you were keen to hear something that held a little more hope. Today, we hea...

Erin Patterson set to launch appeal; Israeli navy intercepts pro-Palestinian flotilla headed to Gaza; Whistleblowers lift lid on international testing company as sunscreen scandal deepens; ADF joins search for missing 4yo near Yunta, SA; Tributes flow for beloved conservationist Jane Goodall. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli Audio Production: Tega...