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Australia will recognise the state of Palestine in a historic move that will redefine the nation's foreign policy; Police hope new images of a man wanted for the brutal rape of his neighbour 50 years ago will finally bring him to justice; Australian workers face a "class ceiling" that leaves some with less chance for job progression; Halle Berry’s ex-husband David Justice has shared the reas...

Recent data shows more young children are reaching out to Kids Helpline about bullying, but two-thirds aren't telling their parents because they don't want to add to family stress. We explore what actually happens when a child calls for help, and how parents can create safe spaces for these crucial conversations without rushing to fix everything immediately. If you or anyone you know needs to spea...

The estranged husband of convicted murderer Erin Patterson told a court he believed she tried to poison him four times before the fatal mushroom lunch that killed his parents and aunt; Former army major Graeme Davidson has been granted bail after being charged with murdering his wife, Jacqueline Davidson, during a 2020 kayak trip near Brisbane; France's largest wildfire in decades has be...

A new report has found Victorian police practices around family violence not only fall short, but are actually harming some of the people they're supposed to be protecting. Plus, we couldn't help but wonder... what legacy does And Just Like That leave as it's departure is confirmed after three seasons.   If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 7...

US President Donald Trump could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine. Following last week’s downpours and flooding in parts of New South Wales, forecasters are predicting another very wet weekend. The New South Wales government is introducing new legislation to crack down on the creation and distribution of sexually explicit...

There's been a surge of gambling influencers on social media, with young people streaming their pokies sessions and big-ticket bets to hundreds of thousands of followers... but should we be worried about the impact on young viewers who can't even legally enter a casino? Plus, we're unpacking the latest "tough love" parenting trend and whether letting kids face harsh consequences without support is...

Thousands of Queensland’s teachers are striking today; Anthony Albanese has discussed Palestinian statehood with France’s president ahead of a UN meeting in September; Jasveen Sangha will go to trial over the ketamine that killed Matthew Perry in September; 80 years ago today Hiroshima was the target of a nuclear bomb; Disgraced rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is seeking a pardon...

The conflict in Gaza has entered a volatile new chapter, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly ordering a full military occupation of the territory; but what does that actually mean? This comes as one of the largest pro-Palestinian rallies in Australian history brought Sydney to a standstill over the weekend, demanding action on the escalating crisis. And in headlines today, Ja...

Anthony Albanese has backed a two-state solution in a phone call with the Palestinian Authority leader; Consumer confidence is at its highest level in three years ahead of next week’s Reserve Bank interest rate decision; A new study has revealed one in three Australian women live with migraine; Sean Diddy Combs has lost a bid to be released from jail ahead of sentencing. The Quicky is the ea...

Has bedtime turned into a nightly battle for you and your child who just can’t go to sleep? So many parents and kids are waking up tired. We’re taking a look at how hard it is for so many households across Australia to get a good night’s rest. And in headlines today, new protest laws may be introduced, or repealed, following the pro-Palestine rally across the Sydney Harbour Bridg...

Anthony Albanese is seeking to press Benjamin Netanyahu about the devastation in Gaza as soon as possible; Parents and carers across NSW will benefit from a new tool to support them in raising concerns about their child’s condition if they feel it’s getting worse; Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen has defended her plan to legislate the right to work from home for at least two days a week...

It's National Missing Persons Week, a time when families, advocates and police come together to remember the Australians who are long-term missing and call for new information that could bring answers. Plus, Mamamia's cheating survey asked readers why, when and how infidelity happens; and the results reveal some surprising patterns about who cheats and the red flags we wish we weren't so good at s...

Two Australians say they were “brutalised psychologically in every way” while being detained in Israel after trying to deliver aid to Gaza by sea; Trump has signed a new executive order imposing tariffs on dozens of America’s trading partners; Mollie O’Callaghan has matched Ian Thorpe’s Australian record of 11 world championship gold medals; James Cameron says he&rsqu...

More nations have announced they'll recognise a Palestinian State in September - but only if Israel doesn't meet their conditions for peace first, raising questions about whether Australia will follow suit. Plus, are you always early or perpetually running late? We explore the science of "time personalities" and why your relationship with punctuality might actually be your secret superpower. Liste...

A Sydney man has been accused of producing child abuse materials of kids aged six and under of while working across suburban schools; Australia’s potential recognition of a Palestinian state is gaining momentum, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers indicating it’s a matter of “when, not if”; Victoria Police have commended  the brave actions of their officers following a critica...

YouTube has become the latest platform added to the list of banned social media for under 16s in Australia's world-first move. Plus, from Bend It Like Beckham to The Devil Wears Prada sequel, Hollywood can't seem to stop with the reboots and sequels; so is this creative bankruptcy or just smart business? And in headlines today A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka...

Man arrested over Melbourne Synagogue fire; 'Moral momentum' to recognise Palestine after UK move; 'Show about nothing': PM taunted over US tariffs; One-in-10 students need extra school support: NAPLAN; Officer who tasered great-gran spared jail again; Diddy seeks release on $US50m bond ahead of sentencing The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And...

There's a growing push from some politicians to scrap Australia's net zero targets, but what would that actually mean for our climate commitments and energy future? Plus, forget lifespan, we're exploring the science of "joyspan" and why maximising joy, purpose and connection might be the real secret to ageing well. And in headlines today a man who killed four people with an assault rifle at a Midt...

Jeweller Michael Hill has died aged 86; Australia could be hit with US tariffs of 15 to 20 per cent; 4 people killed in a Manhattan shooting; New research shows 10,000 steps a day may not be necessary; Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, is attempting to have her conviction for sex trafficking overturned. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the new...

In the last 72 hours, devastating images from Gaza have moved the world - babies with swollen bellies lacking vital nutrition and children reduced to skin and bone as Palestinians face starvation amid ongoing conflict. Israel has announced "tactical pauses" to allow small windows for aid, but experts say it's nowhere near enough, while political pressure builds in Australia to take stronger action...

Large-scale aid deliveries have reached a besieged and embattled Gaza for the first time in months; Israeli troops have boarded an aid ship carrying two Australians as it sailed towards Gaza; Australians will pay no more than $25 for selected medicines for the first time in more than 20 years; Outback Wrangler's Matt Wright has pleaded not guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice; Gwy...

School holidays are over and for some, that means the long journey home from a European summer along with all the brutal effects of jet lag that science says is genuinely worse when flying back to Australia. Plus, Netflix has just released its mid-year most-watched list, and we're unpacking the data with our entertainment editor, including why Harry and Meghan's multi-million dollar deal won't be...

Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche met this week with Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein; Children dying of hunger are overwhelming a Gaza emergency centre, where doctors say they’ve run out of basic treatments; Kristin Cabot, chief people officer at U.S. tech firm Astronomer, has resigned following a viral video showing her embracing the company’s CEO at...

From Qantas to Louis Vuitton to fertility clinics, major companies are falling victim to cyber attacks, exposing millions of Australians' personal data. So how worried should we actually be about these breaches? Plus, why do so many of us feel younger on the inside than our actual age? And in headlines today five Australian women allegedly forced to submit to invasive strip searches at Doha's Hama...

Australian cattle producers are feeling blindsided by the federal government's decision to lift a ban on US beef; US President Donald Trump is currently facing political backlash from his supporters after a report claimed his name appears in files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; New AI-powered satellites are revolutionising natural disaster monitoring, with the first images of A...