The Quicky

Recently Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv demanding their government stop the military expansion in Gaza and bring the hostages home; signalling a major turning point from within the country. Plus, happy Equal Pay Day... the day that marks when women have finally earned what men already took home by June 30. And in headlines today, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump have expressed hope their White House meeting could lead to trilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to Moscow's war on Ukraine; Hamas has accepted the latest proposal for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel that includes the return of half the hostages the group holds in Gaza and Israel's release of some Palestinian prisoners; Israel's foreign affairs minister says the visas of Australia's representatives to the Palestinian Authority have been revoked over Australia's recognition of a Palestinian state and for refusing entry to Israeli figures; The son of Norway's crown princess has been charged with rape, domestic violence, assault and other crimes following a year-long police investigation; A lioness rescued from Ukraine is thriving and has fallen in love, a year after being evacuated to the UK THE END BITS Click here to get 20% off your Mamamia subscription and we'll match it with a 20% donation to RizeUp, our charity partner supporting women and families affected by domestic violence. Offer ends August 24.  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 Jess Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's largest airline has been ordered to pay a landmark penalty of 90 million dollars; Donald Trump is urging Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy to come to a negotiated settlement in the 3.5-year-old conflict with Russia; A new poll shows the percentage of voters happy with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's performance outnumbers those dissatisfied for the first time in two years; Australia's workplace ombudsman will be asked to support the right to work from home; Women working in STEM sectors are being encouraged to apply for a world-first prize for emerging researchers. 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.

With recent teacher strikes and classrooms under pressure, more parents are making a radical choice for their kids... homeschooling. We explore why families from all walks of life are bringing the classroom home, the challenges they face, and what this boom means for Australia's education system. And in headlines today, US envoy Steve Witkoff has offered some of the first details of what was discussed at the weekend's summit in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin including Putin agreeing to Article 5-like protection for Ukraine by the US; It’s Vietnam veterans day today, marking 50 years since the end of the Vietnam war, and still more than 2000 Aussies who fought in the conflict are waiting for recognition of their service; Terence Stamp who played the iconic trans character Bernadette Bassenger in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, has died aged 87 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: 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.

New changes will see Working With Children checks under a national system; More Aussie than ever before are taking certain illicit drugs; The Prime Minister has defended Australia’s move to recognise a Palestinian state amid criticism from the US; There’s been a recent push to revise Victoria’s burial laws to allow owners to be laid to rest with their pets; Skydance confirms Top Gun 3 film will remain on track following Paramount acquisition. 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: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In case you missed it, Taylor Swift has new music on the way.  In true Taylor fashion there are lots of moving parts with this announcement, so we've condensed them all in one place for you.  Plus, are we moving to a four-day working week? New leaked Treasury documents reveal the government's real priorities ahead of next week's productivity roundtable.  And in headlines today, U.S. President Donald Trump says he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin may be ready to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine; Celebrated Australian film critic David Stratton has died aged 85; Humanoid robots danced, played instruments and showed off martial arts at the opening of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing; Priscilla Presley is being sued by former business partners who accuse her of pulling daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s life support to gain control of the family name; Former Australian cycling star Matthew Richardson has become the fastest cyclist ever.  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 & Tahli Blackman  Guest: Tina Burke, Mamamia Entertainment EditorAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has warned political opponents and the media against “Hamas propaganda” after the designated terrorist group reportedly praised the government’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state; US President Donald Trump has issued a starknew warning to Russian leader Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine…ahead of their meeting in Alaska; Australians’s are being urged to protect themselves online after a new report revealed nearly half of the nation’s internet users experienced some form of cybercrime in the last year; And Australia’s beloved Bindi Irwin has shared a positive health update following emergency surgery in the United States earlier 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 Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.