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Anxious communities are hunkering down as Cyclone Alfred rapidly makes its way towards northern NSW, as the premier urges residents to stay put; US President Donald Trump has issued what he’s calling a "last warning" to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza; The economy's rate of growth picked up substantially at the end of 2024, after growing at the slowest pace since the 199...

Have you ever caught yourself dreaming of a big long holiday during the middle of a Wednesday morning work meeting? You're not alone.  Turns out more and more Aussies are making that dream a reality - hopping on  the great escape trend and setting off on a world adventure. But just how are these people extending their soujourns across the globe? And are they worried about returning to no...

Millions along the south Queensland and northern New South Wales coastline prepare for the arrival of cyclone Alfred; A second nurse has been charged over an allegedly Semitic  threatening video; Scientists aiming to bring back the woolly mammoth say their plan is on track, after creating a new species; Jay-Z has filed a defamation lawsuit against an anonymous woman who earlier accused him of...

Women's sport has found itself in the peak of the news cycle recently.   From radio host Marty Sheargold's dismissive comments about the Matilda's to not a single woman to be found on the list of the 100 highest paid athletes, one has to wonder just how exactly we view women's sport. The latest data from the office for women in sport and recreation might just have the answers.  THE...

Anthony Albanese has left the door open to Australian troops serving in peacekeeping operations in Ukraine while President Trump has halted military aid to the region; Hamas says Israel is trying to push things back to square one as their ceasefire ends; Billions of dollars in funding will be poured into state schools to ensure no child is left behind in a bid to reduce disadvantage; A rare Banksy...

In a move that's surprised political analysts worldwide, Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House this weekend, ending in what can only be described as a shouting match.  We're unpacking what this unexpected diplomatic engagement means for the ongoing conflict. Plus, Hollywood's biggest night has delivered its verdicts – from shocking upsets to emot...

Anora takes out Best Actress and Best Picture Oscars; Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, his 4th with Neurolink exec Shivon Zilis; Health execs apologise to victims of 'wicked' doctor who took footage and pics of them without their knowledge; Baby joy for former federal staffer Brittany Higgins as she welcomes a son with husband David Sharaz The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get...

A single golden statue is yet to be handed out at the 97th Academy Awards, but Hollywood's biggest night is already drowning in controversy. From AI-enhanced performances raising ethical questions to celebrities' problematic social media histories being unearthed, and heated debates about representation, this year's ceremony has divided the entertainment industry like never before. THE END BITS Su...

To some, he’s the mysterious voice behind their favourite true crime podcast (besides True Crime Conversations, of course). Others know him as ‘Casey.’ But who is Casefile's anonymous host, really? Today, we get a chance to find out a little more about him. In this chat, ‘Casey’ and Gemma talk about why he’s kept his identity a secret, how Casefile got started,...

Apple says it will introduce a way for parents to share a child's age with app developers without revealing sensitive information; Initial findings from preliminary autopsies performed on Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, show there was no external trauma to either individual; Domestic violence must be recognised as a workplace and university issue, with victim-survivor...

The White Lotus has returned for season three, and speculation is already building about this season's inevitable tragedy. So who dun it? We're discussing the most compelling theories about who might not survive this luxury vacation. And while we often celebrate Australia's world-class healthcare system, why does abortion care remain such a glaring exception? We're examining the troubling reality...

Lawyers for Lyle and Erik Menendez say California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered the state parole board to investigate whether the brothers would pose a risk to the public if they are released; A parcel containing a common date-rape drug has led police to 6.5 tonnes of the prohibited substance; Hamas has handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while it waits for hundreds of Palestinian...

We've been told time and time again about the physical (and side effects) of weigh loss drugs, but what about their impact on our relationships?  There's new concerns emerging about how these medications may be complicating intimate relationships. Plus, following family vlogger Ruby Franke's imprisonment for child abuse, her ex-husband Kevin has finally broken his silence on the disturbi...

Israel and Hamas have agreed to exchange the bodies of Israeli hostages for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, extending their ceasefire for now; Triple M radio host Marty Sheargold has apologised after backlash over derogatory comments about the Matildas; The Treasury Secretary has warned Australia should not impose retaliatory trade restrictions if the US enforces a tariff on stee...

The disappearance of Gabby Petito became TikTok's biggest true crime investigation of 2021, with amateur sleuths combing through her social media for clues. As Netflix revisits her case in a new documentary, we examine how social media both revolutionised and complicated the search for Gabby, and what this means for the future of missing persons investigations. Hear more about this case over on Tr...

A regional disability provider is facing criminal charges, accused of gross negligence over the death of a young Aboriginal woman; IVF patients' personal information may have been stolen in the cyber security breach; The Vatican says Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia; Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will perform at the 97th Academy Awards. The Quicky...

Believe it or not, it's been a whole 20 days since we last brought you a Trumpdate .  From new tariffs to Oval Office photo ops with Elon, it's time to to break down exactly what the President has been up to in the last few weeks.  Plus, if your group chat's gone suspiciously quiet about Friday night's plans, you might be dealing with one of the seven types of flaky friends - today we in...

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is back in court, this time accused of stealing a car; New polling data shows Labor is on track to lose the federal election; Violence against emergency doctors is reaching crisis levels; Billy Crystal says losing his LA mansion in the January wildfires was the "most difficult" experience of his life.  The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to g...

Last September, two-year-old Joe Massa was carried into Northern Beaches Hospital's emergency department at 7am - by 11am, he was gone. Today we investigate how a healthy toddler died from what should have been a treatable condition, and why multiple systemic failures at every level of the hospital led to this devastating outcome. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky...

Australia's spy chief says anti-Semitic attacks are the intelligence agency's number one priority for threats to life; An attempt to wind back penalty rates has been opposed by the federal government, in a bid to protect workers' wages and rights; Australia's largest industry superannuation provider has been fined $27 million for failing to notify members of their duplicate accounts; Australian so...

This season of Married At First Sight has taken an unexpected turn, with multiple contestants quitting the show before their storylines have even begun. Does this mass exodus represent contestants finally taking back control from reality TV producers, or if it's all just part of the drama? And what about the criticism reality tv producers cop? Is any of it warranted, or is it the contestants...

Female barristers still face a significant gender pay gap despite the number of legal briefs given to them rising; Doctors in Victoria will no longer be muzzled from initiating voluntary assisted dying conversations with terminally ill patients under long-called-for law changes; Australia's unemployment rate edged up to 4.1 per cent in January; Actor Channing Tatum has neither confirmed nor denied...

Netflix's new series "Apple Cider Vinegar" has reignited interest in one of Australia's most notorious wellness scams - the story of Belle Gibson; the wellness influencer who claimed she cured her terminal cancer through clean eating. And as outrageous as some of the storylines in the show may be, turns out there may be more truth to them than first expected.  Today we separate fact from fict...

The Prime Minister has broken his silence on the Islamophobic attack on two women at a suburban shopping centre, almost a week after the assaults; US President Donald Trump says he won't let Elon Musk take part in any space-related government decisions; Cabinet Ministers have batted away suggestions that a recent rate cut will lead to an early election; Rapper A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty...

Weight loss injections like Ozempic are here to stay, but with them requiring a prescription and sometimes a hefty price tag, people are wondering are the rise of gummies and patches proving to be a good alternative? Welcome to the  fauxzempic  revolution, a whole swathe of GLP-1 products have hit the market piquing the interest of many.  But are their claims as the holy grail alter...