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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...

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...