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Tensions are escalating between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan after a series of retaliatory strikes, raising concerns about potential conflict in the region. Plus, as jury selection begins in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial, some surprising celebrity names have been drawn into the proceedings. And in headlines today The judge overseeing the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case has slammed a lawyer who described the defence team as a 6 pack of white women; Doctors giving evidence at the mushroom murder trial explain how police managed to secure a sample of the meal from the bin and how Erin Patterson left hospital just 5 minutes after arriving complaining of gastro symptoms; NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has decided to step down; The Papal Conclave has officially begun to elect a new Pope; Media in the US have requested the documents in the Murdoch family succession feud case be unsealed THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck 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 Guests:  Dr Leoni Connah, Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University Raffaella Ciccarelli, Mamamia's News & Weekend Editor  Executive Producer: Taylah StranoBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thirteen seats remain on a knife’s edge and are too close to call, as ballot counting continues following Labor’s landslide victory in the 2025 Federal Election; A candlelight vigil has been planned for two young brothers found dead in a Coonabarabran home on Monday night; David Attenborough is set to release a new documentary in a bid to protect the ocean, coinciding with his 99th birthday; And despite cost-of-living pressures, Australians are set to splurge up to $1 billion to treat mum on Mother's Day gifts this year. 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 Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rihanna used the 2025 Met Gala as an opportunity to debut her baby bump, announcing the conception of her third child with partner ASAP Rocky; Greens leader Adam Bandt is in danger of losing his seat to Labor challenger Sarah Witty, but he remains confident; Donald Trump has announced a new 100 per cent tariff on movies 'produced in foreign lands', which could hit Australia's film industry hard; Victims of crime will be given the chance to receive notifications about their offenders progress through the custodial system, in a tweak backed by prominent advocates. 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 Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Australia reels from the murder of Audrey Griffin, we examine how Clare's Law could help protect women from offenders with violent histories. Plus, it's the first Monday in May (in the US) and the Met Gala is making history... We unpack everything you need to know about one of fashion's biggest nights. And in headlines today Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson described as a true crime super sleuth by fellow facebook group members; All the cardinals have arrived in Rome ahead of tomorrow's papal conclave to select a new pope; The Trump administration is offering illegal immigrants $1000 for voluntarily returning to their home countries; The royal family have taken to the balcony of Buckingham Palace as they celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII; LeBron James has pulled out of attending the Met Gala just hours before the start of the red carpet Content warning: This episode contains discussion of violence against women and mentions of deceased persons. THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck out The Quicky Instagram hereGET 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 Guests:  Cass Green, Mamamia's Morning Editor Chelsea Hui, Mamamia's Entertainment Writer  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he’s had a “warm and positive” phone call with US President Donald Trump after Labor’s federal election victory; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his first major act after swearing in a new frontbench will be to introduce legislation cutting student debt by 20 per cent; Israel will intensify its military operations in Gaza after US President Donald Trump’s visit next week; David and Victoria Beckham have a strained relationship with their eldest son, Brooklyn, who was absent from David's 50th birthday celebration.  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 Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor's landslide victory has secured Anthony Albanese another three years as Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Peter Dutton not only failed to win government but lost his own seat of Dickson to Labor's Ali France, leaving the Liberal Party scrambling for new leadership. So how did we get here? And what happens now in the race to lead the Liberals? It's your 2025 federal election debrief. And in headlines today The coalition could slump to lowest percentage of seats in parliament since the Liberal party creation in the 1940's; Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce diagnosed with prostate cancer; Brazilian police say they intercepted a plot to set off bombs at Gaga's concert in Rio de Janeiro; Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling for allies to put more pressure on Russia to agree to a 30 day ceasefire; Aussie cosplay champion Clare Beaton has taken out the global title in Chicago Read more about Ali France here THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck out The Quicky Instagram hereGET 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 Guests:  Jenna Clarke, Associate Editor at The Australian Jess Wang, Federal Politics Reporter for Newswire Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you head to the polling booth today, hear the final pitch from four candidates across the political spectrum on why they deserve your vote. With more than one in five women still undecided, Liberal, Labor, Greens and Independent candidates make their last case to voters. Want more on the election? Listen to these:We Asked Four Candidates About Your Top Election ConcernsAnthony Albanese, Prime Minister: The InterviewPeter Dutton: The InterviewThe 2025 Budget For Basic B*tchesFirst Home Buyer Policies Explained & What's Really Deciding Women's VotesPoliticians Try To Go ViralThree Weeks That Could Change AustraliaWhy Gen Z Could Decide This Election THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck out The Quicky Instagram hereGET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Taylah Strano Guests:  Elizabeth Watson-Brown, Greens Member for Ryan The Hon. Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, Women, Public Service & Government Services Ro Knox, Liberal candidate for Wentworth Kate Hullett, Independent candidate for Fremantle  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has returned to where it all began — Peter Dutton’s seat of Dickson in Queensland; The oldest person alive, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, has died just weeks before her 117th birthday; An air force pilot accused of murdering his wife and staging her death as a lawnmower accident has been granted bail; Good news, music lovers — Spilt Milk is back for 2025 after taking a break last year, and the line-up is massive. 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 Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Grammy nominations to a prison cell; we break down how Sean "Diddy" Combs became the centre of one of entertainment's biggest criminal cases. As he prepares to face court next week we investigate how a single lawsuit opened the floodgates to more than 50 alleged victims coming forward...  And in headlines today Simon Patterson broke down in court recalling seeing his parents in hospital after allegedly being poisoned by mushrooms served to them by his estranged wife; Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are on a marginal seat blitz with just one full day left to convince Australians to back them at tomorrow's election; Mike Waltz, the US National Security Adviser who accidentally added a journalist to a classified group chat, is reportedly being forced out of the job; Russell Brand will face court in London today, accused of sexually abusing 4 women Listen to Kate Langbroek's No Filter conversation with Anthony Albanese hereAnd Peter Dutton here THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck out The Quicky Instagram hereGET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy Guests: Tara Watson, Mamamia's Senior Entertainment Writer  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the sudden death of Virginia Giuffre questions about what this means for Prince Andrew have started to surface.  We look into Guiffre's lasting impact for victim-survivors and what happens now.  Plus, a storm has erupted in the Australian food blogging community, with RecipeTin making serious allegations about recipe plagiarism against TikTok baker Brooki. And in headlines today a terrorism specialist will give evidence at the inquest into the Bondi stabbing attack today; Australian house prices continue to rise despite the economic uncertainty caused by Trumps trade tariffs; The woman accused of killing her in-laws with a deadly mushroom lunch has been accused of lying to police; Donald Trump believes the man his government wrongly deported to El Salvador had a gang tattoo on his knuckles despite being told the picture he was shown was photoshopped; Democracy sausages have expanded beyond Australia for the election this Saturday, with Aussie ex pats in New York and scientists in Antartica also enjoying the treat. 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 or contact Lifeline (13 11 14). If you are in immediate danger, call 000. THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck out The Quicky Instagram hereGET 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 Guests: Cass Green, Mamamia Morning EditorAilish Delaney, Mamamia News Writer  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.