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As we approach 11 years since William Tyrrell's disappearance, new evidence has emerged that could help end one of Australia's most complex missing persons cases. Plus, why do some people get 'the ick' more than others? A new study reveals the psychology behind that sudden loss of attraction. And in headlines today Three people have been confirmed dead and another remains missing as record-breaking floods continue to devastate the NSW Mid North Coast; Two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead late Wednesday night in Washington, D.C.; Rapper Kid Cudi has taken the stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial in New York; At least 82 people, including a newborn and women, died in overnight Israeli strikes; Liberal and Nationals MPs are close to reuniting their Coalition but have delayed naming their shadow cabinet to work out details. Listen to Dan Box, host of Witness: William Tyrrell on True Crime Conversations here 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 & Tahli Blackman Guest: Nina Young, Journalist and Producer of Witness: William Tyrrell Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Liberal and National Party members are urgently working to rebuild the Coalition before shadow cabinet positions are announced; A major investigation is underway as a 17 year old girl hasn’t been seen May 15; NSW Premier Chris Minns says around 50,000 people have been told to prepare for evacuation, with nearly 10,000 homes at risk as major floods hit the Mid North Coast; A new drug that slows the early stages of Alzheimer’s has just been approved for use in Australia; Mariah Carey is returning to Australia after more than ten years, headlining Fridayz Live. 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 BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza reaches a critical point, global leaders threaten "concrete actions" against Israel.  Plus, we investigate the psychology behind the Flying Monkey Theory. And in headlines today Nationals and Liberals are fighting over the real reason for the coalition split and whether shadow cabinet solidarity played a role; Jelena Dokic's father Damir has passed away, Dokic saying it has sparked a lot of complex and conflicting emotions; Hundreds have been rescued with tens of thousands cut off by flood water in the NSW Hunter and Mid North Coastal regions; Singer Chris Brown has been granted bail by a UK court due to appear before a judge on June 20 charged with grievous bodily harm 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 Guest:  Dr. Jess Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University  Ailish Delaney, Mamamia News Writer  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is well placed to avoid a recession; A woman accused of murdering her two young grandsons has faced court after being released from a mental health facility; The consideration of good character references for accused rapists will be restricted under major Queensland court reforms; Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey says it's "nice to be back" at an awards ceremony on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival. 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: Nicole Madigan Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial continues in New York, new legal challenges emerge as his son Christian faces serious allegations of his own. Plus, why are adults suddenly obsessed with collecting toothy little monsters called Labubus? And in headlines today a disagreement over crossing the floor is reportedly behind the Coalition split as the break up reshapes parliament; Sean Diddy Combs former assistant says he would regularly deliver drugs to his boss' hotel rooms; Harvey Weinstein accuser Jessica Mann confronts the disgraced media mogul at his New York retrial; Singer Chris Brown will reapply for bail in the UK where he is being held over a serious assault allegation 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 Guest: Chelsea Hui, Mamamia staff writer  Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nationals have abandoned their traditional political relationship with the Liberals; Households are hoping for a cut in their mortgages when the Reserve Bank hands down its latest interest rates decision; A young mother's husband and brother-in-law will remain behind bars after being accused of her murder; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has travelled to Vatican City to privately meet with Pope Leo XIV; Michelle Williams has paid tribute to her former partner Heath Ledger as "so special". 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: Nicole Madigan Audio Production: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The thought of a celebrity falling in love with you seems pretty implausible to most of us. But why do so many people keep falling for celeb romance scams? Plus, six months after two Melbourne teenagers died from methanol poisoning in Laos, their mothers are still fighting for justice. And in headlines today singer Dawn Richard says she feared for her life after allegedly witnessing Sean Combs assault Cassie Ventura; Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson's phone pinged towers near known death cap mushroom sites; Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says they will control all of Gaza while retrieving hostages and eliminating Hamas; Joe Exotic has called on help from Donald Trump after his husband was deported to Mexico  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 Guest: Carly Dober, Psychologist & Policy Coordinator for Australian Association of Psychologists  Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that more Australian tanks are “on their way” to support Ukraine’s fight against Russia; In the latest updates from the Erin Patterson trial, the focus has shifted to telecommunications evidence; A fisherman was bitten by a dingo while fishing in knee-deep water at K'gari, formerly Fraser Island, on Friday morning. 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: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are we so obsessed with celebrity age gap relationships? Recently another couple has drawn headlines attention for their 49 year age gap, but why do we, as the onlookers, care so much? Plus, Netflix has finally confirmed what's next for the ton... we've got all the details about Bridgerton season 4. And in headlines today AFL team the West Coast Eagles pay tribute to Adam Selwood who has died just three months after his identical twin Troy; There are calls for utility companies to better protect domestic violence victim survivors; Israel has announced extensive new ground operations in northern and southern Gaza; A power failure may have caused a Mexican tall ship to crash into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York; A British man is set to break the record for running across the entire width of Australia today 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 Guest:  Elisabeth Shaw, CEO Relationships Australia  Tina Burke, Mamamia's Entertainment Editor  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has lost his appeal over a ruling that found he likely committed war crimes in Afghanistan; Singer Chris Brown has been arrested and charged in the UK, accused of hitting a man with a bottle at a London nightclub in 2023; The future of the Coalition’s nuclear policy is still undecided, as new Opposition Leader Sussan Ley begins talks with the Nationals; Australia’s 2025 Eurovision contestant, Go-Jo, has been eliminated in the semi-finals. 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 BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.