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After many, many questions on just how Australia's word-first social media ban for under-16s will work, the Albanese Government has released new guidelines for how tech companies will need to comply. Plus, from birth charts to Etsy witches for hire, have we all gone a little woo woo? Or is this how we're now dealing with everything 2025 has to throw at us?  And in headlines today, Prime Minis...

The parent company of Rebel Sport and Supercheap Auto, Super Retail Group, has fired its chief executive Anthony Heraghty over a workplace relationship; New figures from the state's crime bureau reveal a staggering spike in alcohol theft across New South Wales, with incidents more than doubling in a decade; Top officials in the Trump administration are vowing a major crackdown on left-leaning grou...

The assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk has intensified fears of political violence in the US, but it's not the only major story out of Trump's America. We look at the latest legal battles facing the administration, including the ongoing fight over immigration, a new Supreme Court challenge to same-sex marriage, and whether the courts are the last line of defence in a deeply divid...

ANZ Bank has agreed to pay a $240 million penalty to settle four investigations into years of widespread unconscionable conduct; Australians have been warned of skyrocketing heat-related deaths and plummeting property values from global warming; The town at the centre of Australia's biggest manhunt is preparing to return to a sense of normalcy, as police lift movement restrictions around the area;...

As Australia's social media ban for teens approaches, we reveal how online predators continue to find vulnerable children on other apps and platforms. We speak to an expert from the Australian Federal Police to go inside their strategies to catch offenders and share the key warning signs every parent needs to know to keep their kids safe. And in headlines today, parents are being urged to talk to...

Footage and images of a suspected gunman have been released in relation to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk; Healthcare professionals are calling for nationwide rules that would allow GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD to help avoid high costs and delays for patients and families; In a big win for players, Netball Australia and the player’s association have locked in a three-year collective pl...

When we talk about menopause, we often leave out the stories of women in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing it prematurely. We speak to a young woman whose breast cancer treatment triggered early menopause and unpack why this medical anomaly is so difficult to navigate. Plus, your favourite matcha latte could be messing with your health... WATCH: WellFemme's Premature Ovarian Insufficiency web...

US President Donald Trump has described the shooting death of Charlie Kirk as 'A dark moment for America'; 18 year old Brisbane man faces court charged with terrorism offences; Energy companies will have to warn customers if they’re paying too much from next year; The Communications Watchdog has found Marty Sheargold's radio show breached decency rules; Australian women urged to do at-h...

Israel has carried out a strike in Doha, targeting a building it claims housed Hamas' political leadership, but the move is being condemned as a violation of international law by multiple world leaders. We break down the fallout of this shocking escalation, its impact on stalled ceasefire talks, and what it means for the future of the Gaza conflict. And in headlines today US right-wing activist an...

The United States Supreme court has granted a hearing about Donald Trump’s tariff agenda; Australian banks continue to cut hundreds of jobs, with NAB ending 410 roles; A breakthrough in a Koala STD vaccine could offer new hope for a human version; A Ukrainian refugee was killed on a late-night train after fleeing her wartorn country; Police release images of the campsite where Tom Phillips h...

Big Brother is returning to its original Dreamworld house and live format, but as the social experiment gears up for its latest season, we're asking whether it's possible to protect contestants while still delivering on the drama. Plus, we break down what "forever chemicals" are, where they're hiding in your home, and the new Australian breakthrough that could finally help get rid of them. And in...

ANZ has announced it will lay off thousands of employees as part of a significant restructure; The New South Wales government is introducing new tenancy laws to help domestic violence victims escape abusive living situations; Greta Thunberg’s Gaza Flotilla has reportedly been "firebombed" off the coast of North Africa; The decades-long saga over the Murdoch media empire has concluded, with R...

New crime data shows more than 40,000 victim-survivors of sexual assault were reported in the past year, the highest rate in over two decades. We break down what these alarming numbers mean for Australia, and why experts say this is just the tip of the iceberg. And in headlines today The three missing children of a fugitive in New Zealand, have been found after their father was shot and killed by...

Convicted mushroom killer Erin Patterson was handed her sentence today after being found guilty of murdering three of her ex's relatives and the attempted murder of another; A "super rare" fatal shark attack at a major metropolitan beach has added to questions around the efficacy of shark nets; A company that lets users create nude images of Australian kids could be fined millions of dollars if it...

The sentencing of convicted mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is being broadcast live across the country. But it's not the first time TV cameras have been allowed in the courtroom. So how did Justice Beale arrive at this decision?  And in headlines today The community in Melbourne’s outer northwest remains in fear with multiple perpetrators still on the run after the fatal knife attack o...

Neo-Nazi group leader Thomas Sewell has been refused bail after allegedly attacking an Aboriginal protest site; The Israeli Army says it now controls 40 per cent of Gaza City; US President Donald Trump plans to rename Department of Defence to Department of War; Matilda’s skipper Sam Kerr will make her long awaited comeback to women’s football, named in the Chelsea side ahead of their W...

After Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping were caught on mic musing about immortality and living to 150, we look at the science of longevity and ask what's truly possible. Plus, we break down the subtle signs that your "fun friend" might be a psychopath and how to protect yourself from their manipulations. And in headlines today, Iconic fashion designer Giorgio Armani, wh...

Robodebt victims will share in the largest class action settlement in Australian history after appealing their case; The number of sexual assaults in Australia is at its highest rate in more than 20 years; Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are demanding the release of all unclassified records held by the Trump Administration; Tech giants have been put on notice over the upcoming ba...

Following anti-immigration protests across the country, we’re looking at what’s driving the rise of extremist groups, and whether they're a growing threat to our communities. Plus, bad news for our hayfever friends out there... the season is back, and depending where you live, worse than ever. And in headlines today, Police believe accused gunman Dezi Freeman is still alive and that th...

A US committee has released 33,000 pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files; A female rideshare driver was stabbed multiple times outside of Westfield Coomera; More than half of federal politicians own investment properties or multiple homes; A woman who accelerated through a school fence and killed 11-year-old Jack Davey will walk free; Rapper Cardi B has been unanimously cleared of civil assault alleg...

A growing number of teenagers are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, but a new investigation reveals the dangerous risks. We look at the chilling stories and the urgent calls for regulation as more young people log their deepest fears with artificial intelligence. Listen to Mamamia's WELL podcast here If this episode stirred up any feelings for you, help is available. You can contac...

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has labelled neo-Nazis as "goons" after a self-described neo-Nazi and his associate crashed her press conference in Melbourne; The International Association of Genocide Scholars has passed a resolution stating that Israel's actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide; A recent surge in berry consumption in Australia has prompted a review of a popular pesti...

Ahead of the teen social media ban, a new landmark report on age verification has given the tech the green light... sort of.  Plus, where's the President? After days of public absence and wild health speculation, Donald Trump has finally been spotted, but concerns over his health remain.  And in headlines today, Police searching for alleged gunman Dezi Freeman in the Victorian high count...

Hundreds of people are feared dead following a magnitude 6 earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan; Far-right demonstrators have been condemned and could face punishment, after storming an Aboriginal protest site in Melbourne; South Australia has banned fish-shaped soy sauce dispensers from today; A man has been arrested and a police officer injured after a car ploughed through the gates of the...

Penalty rates are finally protected for millions of Aussie workers but not everyone is happy about it. Plus, spring might be on the calendar but where the bloody hell is it? With never-ending cold snaps and frosty mornings, we're investigating the idea of "false spring" and when the warmer weather will actually stick around. Check out our women's health podcast WELL here And in headlines today, Ra...