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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in London ahead of progressive leaders meeting; Experts warn urgent action is required as child vaccination rates drop; Lawyers for reality TV star Matt Wright are set to lodge appeals over a jury's finding that he tried to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash; A vote will be help to decide if Israeli broadcaster Kan will be expelled from next  year’s Eurovision song contest.  Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a spike in accidental ingestions, we look at the growing concern over the use of melatonin in children and what parents need to know about the rules and risks of giving this regulated medicine at bedtime. Plus, we explore how cost-of-living pressures are forcing more Gen Z adults to live at home, leading to an unexpected, and unsexy, side effect on their dating and intimate lives. And in headlines today, An Australian grandmother convicted of drug smuggling has lost her appeal in a Japanese court despite her arguing she was a victim of an elaborate romance scam; Sean Diddy Comb’s lawyer has urged a judge to set aside the jury’s verdict finding him guilty of prostitution charges; There are calls for migraine sufferers to receive more attention with one in three Australian women living with the condition; Animated TV show South Park has aired its first episode after Jimmy Kimmel was suspended for comments around the murder of right wing activist Charlie Kirk, slamming FCC Chairman Brendan CarrTHE END BITS 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 Danielle McMullen, President Australian Medical Association Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has distanced himself from US President Donald Trump's climate change claims during his first national address to the United Nations General Assembly; A woman has been accused of allegedly beating her daughter against a concrete wall for refusing to marry her cousin; Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound flotilla has allegedly been attacked by drones and blasted with ABBA music; Musicians Rhianna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed their third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers.  Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Ilaria Brophy Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's often said that "when America sneezes, the world catches a cold," and never has that felt more true than now. We explore why Australians and those around the world are so utterly obsessed with US politics and the actions of President Donald Trump, and whether we can ever truly tune out from the American-ness. And in headlines today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is spruiking Australia's world-first social media age ban during a jam-packed final day at the United Nations General Assembly; Australian opposition leader Sussan Ley has been accused of going rogue after it was revealed she had written to US Republicans vowing to reverse Labor’s pledge to support Palestinian statehood; The former CEO of the Wiggles has launched legal action against the company saying he believes he was dismissed without reasonable basis for complaining about blue Wiggle Anthony Field hiring his friends and family; Harry Potter and Little Women star Emma Watson has spoken publicly for the first time since she was banned from driving for 6 months for speedingTHE END BITS 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 LesterBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother Hakyung Lee, 42, found guilty of killing her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases; Australia's health minister rebukes the Trump government's worrying claims about paracetamol and autism; Westpac cuts 200 jobs; A man arrested for breaching Travis Kelce's private residence to serve Taylor Swift deposition papers. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Taylah StranoBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After US President Donald Trump and his Health Secretary RFJ Jnr announced that women shouldn't take Tylenol as it has been linked with increase in children being diagnosed with autism diagnosis, women all of a sudden had a new thing to be worried about. But when you look at the actual science these claims are made on, you'll feel much better, because the studies show that this in't the case. And in headlines today - The White House has confirmed that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington next month; In his speech at the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump has condemned moves by Western powers to recognise a Palestinian state; A meal and a drink at Sydney airport finally led to the arrest of the man known as the 'Night Stalker' or the 'Moore Park Rapist'; James Van Der Beek made a surprise virtual appearance at the Dawson's Creek reunion after having to drop out due to illness THE END BITS 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 Host: Claire Murphy  Guest:  Dr Scott White Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is unlikely to secure a one-on-one meeting with US President Donald Trump at the United Nations in New York this week; Australia’s top medical bodies are reassuring expectant mothers that paracetamol is safe; Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to television tonight, but his show won't be seen in dozens of US markets after a major broadcaster refused to air it; And if you’re heading to Hong Kong this week, you might need to rethink your plans. 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.

A dodgy firewall upgrade is reportedly behind an Optus outage that led to their customers across four states last week being unable to access the national emergency service triple-zero line. It's a story we're hearing more often - that an upgrade has taken out a major Telco or web service, leaving us stranded. But can you actually proof yourself in 2025? Plus find out why some think the world will end today as end-times event The Rapture is set to hit on 23rd September 2025. And in headlines today, Officials from the ABC in the US say they have reinstated Jimmy Kimmel and his late night show: the federal government has been accused of "failing Australians" by not implementing a Triple 0 custodian before the recent Optus outage; Investigators locked in a four-week manhunt for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman could soon face the prospect of having to "draw a line in the sand" as resource restraints and costs pile up; Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been dumped as patron from several children’s charities over an email she sent to Jeffrey EpsteinTHE END BITS 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: Claire Murphy  Guest Host: Ilaria Brophy Guest:  Trevor Long & Dr Anna Halafoff  Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optus will be held accountable after a serious triple-zero outage; A man has been charged with murder, seven months after the body of a mother of two was found in a river; Aid workers on the frontline of conflict will be afforded fresh protections following a declaration by Australia at the United Nations; Donald Trump has called right-wing activist Charlie Kirk a "martyr for American freedom" at a memorial service; James Van Der Beek says he won't be attending the Dawson's Creek reunion charity event. 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.

Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel made comments in his opening monologue about the death of right wing activist Charlie Kirk and days later, his show was pulled from broadcast. In a country so proud of its constitution and freedom of speech, this seems to fly in the face of all they hold patriotically dear, but this isn't the first time America has shone a political spotlight on its entertainers. Today we investigate the long history of US politics and Hollywood colliding.  And in headlines today, Australia, the UK and Canada have now formally recognised a Palestinian state, prompting a furious response from Israel; Israeli forces have blown up more residential buildings in Gaza City, killing at least 31 Palestinians and prompting many others to flee; As the fallout continues from the Optus outage - linked to four deaths - the telco's chief executive Stephen Rue offered a guarantee Optus would not let a similar thing happen again in the future; A memorial service for murdered right wing activist Charlie Kirk has been held in Phoenix today, with the US President Donald Trump expected to address the crowdTHE END BITS 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: Claire Murphy  Producer - Ilaria Brophy Guest: John Barron - co-host of the ABC's Planet AmericaAudio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.