The Quicky

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 Women’s super league opener; Exciting news for Bluey fans,  Disney and BBC studios have given us a release date for the upcoming Bluey movie. 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 podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Production: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, who has dressed the top Hollywood stars for decades, has died aged 91; The colleagues of fallen police officer Senior Constable Vadim de Waart Hottart, who was shot in an alleged ambush in Porepunkah, will form a guard of honour today as he is farewelled by friends and family; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a phone call with President Donald Trump to discuss trade and critical minerals; The Princess of Wales has ended the speculation about her hair colour, stepping out with husband Prince William with her newly blonde locksTHE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy  Guest: Dr Lindsay Wu, University of NSW Laboratory of Ageing ResearchAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ban on social media accounts for under 16s in Australia; and Qantas is giving its staff uniform a major overhaul. 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 podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Sasha Tannock Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 they possibly know where he is hiding; Housing affordability has dropped to a 20-year low, but first-home buyers are still finding ways to get into the market; A woman branded as the "Ketamine Queen" has pleaded guilty to selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed the Friends star; North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin were among high-profile leaders in Beijing for a parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II; Authorities in Florida have announced that they are working to become the first US state to remove childhood vaccine mandates, a public health policy that has kept children safe from infectious diseases for decades; Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Hemming Willis has defended the family’s difficult decision to move Bruce into his own homeTHE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy  Guest: Josh Roose, Associate Professor of Politics at Deakin University. Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 allegations. 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 podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 And in headlines today, Anna Wintour’s replacement has been announced as the longtime American Vogue editor steps down after 37 years, 39 year old Chloe Malle, the daughter of actress Candice Bergen taking over; Businesses in the popular Alpine region, who should be gearing up for a bumper school holiday season, are instead grappling with the impact of a massive hunt for accused police killer Dezi Freeman; Thomas Sewell, the leader of an Australian Neo Nazi group who marched in protest of immigration on the weekend, has been charged over an attack on a First Nations camp after Sunday’s rally; A magnitude 5.5 earthquake has shaken southeastern Afghanistan, two days after a large quake in the same region killed more than 1400 people and injured thousands more; A US judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's mobilisation of the National Guard in California was illegal; Singer Justin Bieber has made a bride’s day even more memorable, taking photos with her and her girls in the lobby of the hotel where she was celebrating her nuptialsTHE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy  Guest: Raffaella Ciccarelli, News & Weekend Editor Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 pesticide; And this year's Venice Film Festival has seen a sweet fashion moment between two of Hollywood's biggest stars. 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 podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 country say they believe people know where he is; The GPS system of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's airplane was jammed while en route to Bulgaria, with Russian interference suspected; The women playing in this year’s cricket world cup will be getting four times their last tournament fee, more than the men’s pay from 2 years ago; Algerian Olympic champion Imane Khelif has appealed against a World Boxing decision barring her from upcoming events unless she undergoes genetic sex testing; Rapper Snoop Dogg has admitted he is "not perfect" after facing a backlash over his criticism of a same-sex couple in the animated movie Lightyear; Actress Emily Blunt says she is struggling with two things while filming the new Devil wears Prada sequel, wearing heels and being fed too much pasta by her brother-in-law Stanley TucciTHE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy  Guest: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Russian consulate in Sydney; A new book about the monarchy details an account given by Queen Camilla about an attack she experienced as a teenager. 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 podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hereAnd in headlines today, Racism and extremism at anti-immigration rallies across Australia has been condemned after a score of arrests following violent clashes with police on Sunday; Police are throwing everything at their bushland hunt for alleged gunman Dezi Freeman, who has been on the run for seven days after allegedly shooting dead two officers and injuring a third, Freeman’s wife also urging her husband to give himself up; Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg has again joined a flotilla of boats loaded with aid for Gaza, aiming to break Israel's naval blockade and deliver food to the shattered enclave; 28 years after her death, Princess Diana’s brother has posted photos of flowers he left at her gravesite on the private island where she is buried; Dutch runner Sifan Hassan was the first woman to cross the finish line of the Sydney marathon yesterday doing so in record time; It seems we have been duped, TMZ told Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson's relationship was nothing more than a PR stuntTHE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy  Guest: Jane Bunn, 7News Meteorologist Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.