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As the Federal Budget lands tonight with promised cost of living relief, we asked Australian women what they're actually going without - and their surprising answers reveal what's really happening in households across the country. Plus, Mamamia's Senior Entertainment Writer Tara Watson joins us to unpack why Snoop Dogg is suddenly involved in royal family drama, and the latest escalation in the Ki...

Australian public schools are now fully funded with Qld the last state to sign on to the increased govt funding deal; French actor Gerard Depardieu will face court today accused of sexual assault; A US law firm has revealed what concessions they had to make to Donald Trump in order to save their business from his executive order; Iggy Azalea reveals what happened in a business meeting with Kanye W...

A year-long inquiry into supermarket pricing has concluded in nearly two dozen recommendations, but what does it mean for your weekly food shop? Plus, we're unpacking the growing trend of sologamy, where people are choosing to tie the knot without a partner in sight. Also in today's news headlines Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces a $150 energy bill rebate ahead of tomorrow's budget; An Israel...

A man has been arrested for allegedly smuggling to man behind the explosives caravan out of the country; The ACCC finds Aussie supermarkets have little incentive to be competitive on pricing; A parliamentary enquiry into conduct at NSW daycare centres will be held after unsettling ABC report; A US judge has halted Elon Musks DoGE from accessing any more of American's social security data; Mariah C...

For the nearly one million Australians living with endometriosis, March brings more than just awareness, it delivers actual hope with two groundbreaking medications now on the PBS. Plus, is a new blood test about to revolutionise the painfully slow diagnostic journey for endo sufferers?  Sign up to the WELL. newsletter here  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Qu...

Australia has called for the suffering to end in Gaza after Israel resumed ground operations in the enclave; Psychiatric testing for a former police officer charged with the domestic violence murder of two people has been delayed; TikTok launches new social media campaign collaboration with anti-violence organisation Our Watch; Pope Francis is no longer using mechanical ventilation to help him bre...

Just months after a promising peace deal, Israel has launched new airstrikes across Gaza, ending the ceasefire that brought temporary relief to the region. So what happens now?  Plus, thinking about getting cosmetic injectables? There's a new screening question you'll need to answer first, and it's not about your medical history. To have your say in the Mamamia Votes survey click here THE END...

Coach's last moments before school murder revealed; Nurse wants alleged Israeli threat video tossed out; Splashdown: astronauts return after drawn-out mission; Ryan Reynolds requests to be dropped from Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit in wife Blake Lively’s legal battle The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your...

Netflix's new series  Adolescence is already being tipped as one the years biggest shows, but what real life events have lead to the creation of a show that draws on such intense themes of youth violence and online radicalisation? Plus, new details have emerged about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, shifting our understanding...

A coronial inquest into the murder of Lilie James has hear her killer rehearsed the attack; Scientists are seeking to understand why some people develop anxiety disorders and why certain medications work better than others in different people; The Israeli military has launched new strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza; Courtney Love says she is permanently relocating to the UK over fears about the impa...

In an Australian first, both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have sat down with the same podcast to make their case to women voters. With the election date looming and women's votes likely to be decisive, both leaders are making big promises on everything from childcare and housing to economic independence. LISTEN Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister: The Interview L...

The upcoming Federal Budget will focus on helping households with cost of living; The Trump administration deports more than 200 Venezuelans despite court order; More details emerge around the deadly nightclub fire that killed 59 people; Elton John admits he's struggling as his eyesight deteriorates The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s d...

A clip from The Imperfects podcast has sparked widespread conversation after host Hugh Van Cuylenberg shared his family's journey with autism, resonating with thousands of Australians.  Plus, with police investigations and serious allegations of misconduct including revenge porn claims, we're asking if Australia's biggest reality TV experiment Married At First Sight has finally crossed a line...

American hunting influencer Sam Jones has left Australia after facing backlash for grabbing a baby wombat; Matildas captain Sam Kerr is nearing a return after being named in Chelsea’s Champions League squad Sydney’s Northern Beaches Hospital will face parliamentary inquiry following death of two year old; UK Royal Mint to release a special coin collection marking John Lennon’s 85...

Behind the filtered facade of luxury mansions where young influencers live together and create content 24/7, lies a disturbing reality of exploitation and serious safety concerns. From the controversial BOP House to the #Momtok scandal, we're investigating how these modern-day content houses are pushing boundaries and raising questions about the protection of young creators and viewers.  THE...

New research suggests being married triples the risk of obesity in men; SpaceX has scrubbed the launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station; Weeks after her passing, police are now investigating the death of a Brisbane woman after initially ruling it as not suspicious; A woman, who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her as a teen, now says the rapper had no...

From hurry sickness to time blindness, our relationship with time is more complicated than we might think. We're exploring why some of us are constantly rushing even when there's no reason to hurry, while others lose track of time completely. Plus, Amelia Lester is back for another Trumpdate. This week we're looking at Andrew Tate's return to the US, disbanding the Department of Education and Mel...

Sunshine has broken through for the first time in days for those facing a mammoth cleanup after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred; More young people will be kept behind bars under the toughest bail laws in Australia after heavy pressure to act on crime; Australia's biggest retirement fund AustralianSuper is facing court action after families had to wait years to get their dead relatives' money; An Austra...

Behind the luxurious displays of London's most famous department store, hundreds of women say a disturbing pattern of abuse was unfolding under Mohammad Al Fayed's leadership. We're examining the allegations against the former Harrods owner, whose public image contrasts sharply with accounts from former employees who describe a calculated system of surveillance, isolation and exploitation during h...

Flood levels look to have exceeded the devastating 2022 disaster in one region after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred dumped hundreds of millimetres of rain; Domestic violence victim-survivors and other groups bore the brunt of Australia's COVID-19 pandemic response; Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has changed solicitors months before he's expected to stand trial accused of two counts of rap...

Ex tropical cyclone Alfred has left a trail of destruction across the Queensland and NSW coastline with it's impacts still being felt today, but while the wind and rain lashed the country, it also impacted Australia's upcoming election. How important are the optics of a politician during a natural disaster? As we've seen from PM's of the past, it can be make or break when it happens right before t...

Alfred Update: Opposition leader Peter Dutton dealing with flooding at his own property; Millions of Australians set for welfare payments boost; US talking to four different groups on sale of TikTok' Women lack confidence when it comes to retirement funds The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily pod...

A confronting new 648-page report from the Australian Law Reform Commission has revealed our justice system is failing victims of sexual violence, with survivors facing systemic barriers and often experiencing re-traumatisation when seeking justice. The Albanese government has responded with a $21.4 million package, including the nationwide expansion of specialist trauma-informed sexual assault le...

An anxious wait is almost over for millions of people after Tropical Cyclone Alfred packed a punch on a region bracing for days; Calls for an urgent review of security at Australian airports have emerged after a teenage boy allegedly forced his way onto a plane with a firearm; President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve; King Charles III has partner...

The federal government has just announced a major expansion to their Medicare urgent care clinics across the country so we asked the Health Minister what it'll mean for families across Australia.  Plus, are you one to crowdsource answers to some of the biggest (and smallest) decisions in your path? You might've tuned out your intuition.  We explore why many of us have lost touch with our...