The Quicky

The Reserve Bank has cut interest rates for the third time this year, but what does this actually mean for mortgage holders, renters and first home buyers trying to get into the market? Plus, alarming numbers of young people are heading to TikTok for birth control advice, with new research showing most of these videos are seriously misleading... And in headlines today Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resurfaced an idea - also enthusiastically floated by US President Donald Trump - that Palestinians should simply leave Gaza; More details have been revealed about the shot fired at Sydney airport yesterday, The bullet ending up lodged in the oven of a nearby cafe; Catherine the Princess of Wales has released another of her Mother Nature series of videos on her social media, narrating a story about how people, along with flowers blooming and fruit ripening, also have the potential for growth in the warmer months; US President Donald Trump has announced that country musician George Strait, action movie star Sylvester Stallone and rock band Kiss will be celebrated with the 2025 Kennedy Center honours, which he will host himself THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 3 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Survey hereT&Cs 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:Effie Zahos, Nine News Money EditorDr Caroline de Moel-Mandel, School of Psychology and Public Health La Trobe University.Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A gun was discharged this morning inside one of Australia’s busiest airports; The Australian Council of Trade Unions will call for a four day work week at next week’s economic summit; Four people arrested over a burglary, reportedly at Brad Pitt's Los Angeles mansion; Trump says homeless individuals could face jail time if they stay on Washington DC's streets.  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: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift has just announced her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl and sent the internet into chaos... but how did we get here, and did you catch all the Easter eggs she's been dropping? Plus, Australia's divorce rate has plummeted to its lowest point in 50 years, but before we celebrate stronger relationships, we explore whether the whole story includes some darker reasons why fewer people are legally ending their marriages. And in headlines today the foreign ministers of 24 countries including Australia have released a statement calling for unrestricted aid to be allowed into Gaza saying the humanitarian crisis has reached unimaginable levels; Madonna has urged the Pope to travel to Gaza before it's too late saying" As a mother, I cannot bear to watch their suffering"; Tech giants Apple and Google have been found to have engaged in anti-competitive conduct, paving the way for a payout that could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars; An increasing number of Britons believe Prince Andrew should be stripped of his titles THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Survey hereT&Cs 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: Tina Burke, Mamamia's Entertainment EditorAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift has confirmed she has another album on the way; The Reserve Bank cuts official interest rates; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese deflects criticism that recognition of Palestinian statehood will do little on the ground in Gaza; and Jennifer Aniston has made some rare comments about THAT love triangle back in 2005. 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 Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might still be early in Trump's second term, but he's already positioning himself as a dealmaker on the world stage; from brokering peace between nations to preparing for a historic summit with Putin in Alaska this week. But with Ukraine's leader notably absent from the Putin meeting, and tensions escalating in Gaza, we're asking whether Trump's legacy as a peacemaker is actually working or if some conflict resolutions remain out of reach. And in headlines today US President Donald Trump is deploying 800 National Guard troops to Washington DC, and putting the city's police department under federal control; Australia has been urged to go further than recognising a Palestinian state by following up with sanctions and an arms embargo on Israel; Prince Harry and Meghan have extended their partnership with Netflix with a multi-year, first-look deal including another series and Christmas special of With Love Meghan; Lifeblood are hoping a little bit of sibling rivalry will help increase their blood and plasma supplies, encouraging middle children to step out from the shadows of their over achieving older siblings and extroverted younger ones to roll up a sleeve THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Survey hereT&Cs 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.

Australia will recognise the state of Palestine in a historic move that will redefine the nation's foreign policy; Police hope new images of a man wanted for the brutal rape of his neighbour 50 years ago will finally bring him to justice; Australian workers face a "class ceiling" that leaves some with less chance for job progression; Halle Berry’s ex-husband David Justice has shared the reason for his divorce from the actress nearly three decades ago. 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: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent data shows more young children are reaching out to Kids Helpline about bullying, but two-thirds aren't telling their parents because they don't want to add to family stress. We explore what actually happens when a child calls for help, and how parents can create safe spaces for these crucial conversations without rushing to fix everything immediately. If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Parent Line on 1300 1300 52. And in headlines today Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has won diplomatic backing from Europe and NATO ahead of a US-Russia summit this week after fears Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump may try to dictate terms for ending the more than 3 year war without them; Australia looks to be gearing up to follow several major Western powers in recognising a Palestinian state at an upcoming UN meeting; The Tasmanian Liberal government has announced it will phase out greyhound racing by mid 2029 as it works to shore up support from independents to remain in power; Prince Harry is reportedly considering starting a new humanitarian charity after a highly publicised dispute saw him leave one he had set up to support the health and wellbeing of young people in Botswana and Lesotho THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Survey hereT&Cs 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 Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli  Guest: Leo Hede, National Manager Kids HelplineAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The estranged husband of convicted murderer Erin Patterson told a court he believed she tried to poison him four times before the fatal mushroom lunch that killed his parents and aunt; Former army major Graeme Davidson has been granted bail after being charged with murdering his wife, Jacqueline Davidson, during a 2020 kayak trip near Brisbane; France's largest wildfire in decades has been contained after burning over 160 square kilometres in the Aude region and killing one person; Kelly Clarkson is focusing on her kids after Brandon Blackstock died of cancer; Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade have reportedly split again. 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: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report has found Victorian police practices around family violence not only fall short, but are actually harming some of the people they're supposed to be protecting. Plus, we couldn't help but wonder... what legacy does And Just Like That leave as it's departure is confirmed after three seasons.   If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) — the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. And in headlines today, a $2 million compensation offer to Kathleen Folbigg, who spent 20 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of killing her children has been described as woefully inadequate; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told Fox News that Israel intends to take over Gaza but not keep it; Russian President Vladimir Putin says he hopes to meet next week with US President Donald Trump; According to his lawyer, Sean 'Diddy' Combs is aiming to headline Madison Square Garden for a return concert after being convicted on prostitution offences; Matilda's captain Steph Catley has been short-listed for the biggest individual honour in women's soccer, nominated among the game's top 30 players for the Ballon d'Or THE END BITSSupport 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: Tara Watson, Mamamia Senior Entertainment Writer  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine. Following last week’s downpours and flooding in parts of New South Wales, forecasters are predicting another very wet weekend. The New South Wales government is introducing new legislation to crack down on the creation and distribution of sexually explicit deepfakes. Sources close to disgraced rapper Sean Diddy Combs are disputing claims his legal team have sought a pardon for his crimes from US President Donald Trump. And In a significant move toward combating breast cancer, the National Breast Cancer Foundation has awarded a $25 million grant to researchers in Sydney. 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.